Hi, my name is Pikey and im new to this site.

I have recently bought my 1st Harley 07 softail custom.

Ive sussed out new bars for my bike and am going to get Berlei T bars 1 1/2 inch, but im unsure whether to go 6" or 8" coz of the reach factor and look. im 5 9" in height, ive read all the older posts on the site, it seems to be a common question, but mixed opinions about this, wondering if anyone has any pics or opinions on what bars what be best suited to me and my bike.

i think the 6" look alot better but am just worried about the reach and comfort when riding. Hoping someone has recently put similar bars on same bike and maybe has a bit more info and sugestions for me.

Cheers

Pikey

Welcome Pikey hope you enjoy the forums and congrats on getting your first Harley.About the bars go to a dealer and ask if you can grab a set of both and put them where you want them and see if they feel good in that position.I have done the same thing when i wanted apes i took a set of 14 inch and 10 inch and put them roughly where i wanted them and that did the trick.Good luck Pikey with the bars.

 G'day Pikey,

Welcome

Gidday ta you pikey and yeah, what Etch says on the bars. Have you considered risers? They'll make a hellova difference to ya reach. Where are you? I dropped inta Burleigh Bars one day and explained what bars I was after (beach or westerns). Dave said ta bring the bike down and he'd place a couple in situ ta see what I preferred.

Burleighs cost a motza so choose well!

G'day Pikey, as Etch and Isaac suggested will be your best bet, do your homework and ride safe.