Paul Yaffe Handlebar

Paul Yaffe Handlebars: Where Custom Bagger Culture Begins

When it comes to motorcycle handlebars built specifically for Harley-Davidson touring and bagger riders, few names carry as much weight as Paul Yaffe Originals. Paul Yaffe is an elite, highly-honored custom motorcycle designer with over 30 years in the industry — a two-time “Builder of the Year” and record three-time “Trendsetter of the Year,” inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2014. His handlebars are not a side product — they are a cornerstone of the brand's identity and the reason countless bagger riders seek out the Bagger Nation name.

The Original Monkey Bars: A Design That Changed the Game

Bagger Nation’s Original Monkey Bars changed the style of custom baggers forever when they hit the streets in 2005 — often imitated but never duplicated, this incredible design not only changes the look of your bagger, it changes the ride. That distinction matters in a market flooded with copies. The bars were designed by a rider for a rider, and that philosophy is evident in every bend and sweep of the tube.

These high-style bars are hand-crafted to fit Touring models and deliver tons of attitude and comfort with a natural hand position. Paul Yaffe’s signature handlebar line offers ergonomic improvements and distinct designs for baggers and touring models, known for their “pullback” style that provides enhanced control and comfort on longer rides.

A Full Lineup Built for Every Bagger Builder

Paul Yaffe’s handlebar catalog goes well beyond a single style. The lineup includes multiple series to suit different riders, builds, and fitments:

• Monkey Bagger Bars (MBB): The MBB bars fit all touring models with batwing fairings from 2006 to present.
• OEM Monkey Bars: Available for 2013 and earlier Road Glides as well as most other non-fairing HD models, offered in 10", 12", 14", and 16" sizes in brilliant chrome or gloss black powder coat finish.
• Mini Monkey Bars: A more compact profile that brings the iconic Monkey Bar aesthetic to riders who prefer a lower-rise option, available in multiple heights and finishes for current and previous-generation Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycles.
• Pre-Wired Monkey Bars: A standout innovation in the lineup — these bars feature internal wiring routed at the factory, dramatically simplifying installation and delivering a clean, wire-free look on the finished bike.
• Classic Bagger Apes: Available in configurations for Harley-Davidson Touring and Trike motorcycles, the Classic Bagger Apes deliver a more traditional ape-hanger silhouette with Paul Yaffe’s signature quality and fitment precision.
• Monkey Sport Bars: Engineered for Road Glide and Road King platforms, offering a sportier riding position without sacrificing the brand’s hallmark style.

Engineering and Fitment You Can Trust

The bars are engineered to be a direct bolt-on replacement — and Paul Yaffe also offers a complete line of cables, bushings, Super Clamps, wiring, and complete installation instructions to back up every purchase. Paul Yaffe’s mission at Bagger Nation is to provide riders with the products needed to transform an average touring bike into a head-turning custom, while making parts that set new standards for the industry.

Today, Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation has over 3,000 parts that are mostly Made in the U.S.A., sold worldwide through their website and a dealer network. With 56 handlebar options spanning multiple heights, diameters, finishes, and model-year fitments, this is one of the most comprehensive bagger handlebar collections available from a single designer. Whether you’re building a show bike or simply want to transform your daily rider, Paul Yaffe handlebars are the upgrade that defines the bagger look.