CONTROLS - Jersey Harley-Davidson

538 CONTROLS
COMFORT, STYLE OR BOTH?
Every person is unique. Your overall height, arm reach, upper
body length, and riding style all dictate your relationship to
the bike’s controls. Add in the desire for a unique, custom
look and your handlebar options multiply exponentially.*
FRONT VIEW
Knurl
Center
to
Center
Rise
Pull
Back
SIDE VIEW
CHOOSING YOUR HANDLEBAR
RISE is the vertical distance between a handlebar’s tip and its base. Adding risers to
bars that sit too low can help put hand grips into your sweet spot.
PULL BACK is the distance the handlebar tips come back toward the rider. Greater
pull back can eliminate the long reach to the bar for a shorter rider.
WIDTH is measured from tip-to-tip. Make sure the bar isn’t too wide so it pulls
your hands off the grips when turning.
KNURL CENTER is the distance between the centerline of the bar’s knurling. The
measurement should match the riser dimension to maximize clamping pressure.
Base
Width
Tip to Tip
TOP VIEW
Pull
Back
STRENGTH & QUALITY
Harley-Davidson ®
accessory bars
undergo the same
rigorous testing as
our factory handlebars,
ensuring durability
and control that others
can’t match.
YOUR RIDING POSITION
DRAG HANDLEBAR
Narrow, flat and more aggressive, drag bars provide
a straight elbow and neutral hand and wrist position.
For maximum comfort, drag bars can be positioned
with curved or straight risers to minimize stretch to
the controls.
APE HANGER & TALLBOY ® BARS
Tall and wide, ape hanger and Tallboy ® handlebars
provide a classic “fists-in-the-wind” look, and can add
long-haul comfort for riders with long arms. Because
handlebar height is regulated in many areas, check
local laws before installing a tall handlebar.
WIDE BEACH BAR
Low and wide, a beach bar spreads your arms and
gives you room to breathe. Ideal for the rider with long
arms, beach bars can be a little too wide for many
riders. While selecting a bar, make sure you can reach
the hand controls when the handlebar is fully turned.
FIT SHOP TIPS
Your Dealer can help you with this simple
experiment, and recommend a handlebar that
matches your ideal riding position. For more
information, visit www.harley-davidson.eu/
mydreamharley.
To get an idea how well your bike fits you, you can try this simple test. Block
your bike so that it is level and stable, sit on the bike in your normal riding
position, and let your hands and arms hang down at your side. Now, close your
eyes, and reach out to where you think your ideal handlebar should be. With
your hands grasping an imaginary handlebar, place them where they feel the
best… that is, rotate your wrists to a natural position, and spread your hands to
a width that feels comfortable. Now open your eyes. This is where your bike’s
hand grips should be.
* NOTE: Installation of some handlebars and risers may require a change in clutch and/or throttle cable and brake hose for some models.