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Old Jun 16, 2018 | 12:30 PM
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A couple of months ago, I replaced the stock bars on my 2014 FLHTK with Khrome Werks 2+2 Narrow Sweepers. Fast forward to today. I was at a local HD dealership this morning and sat on a 2018 FLHTK with stock bars. I couldn't believe how uncomfortable the stock bars were compared to the Khrome Werks. If you're considering swapping out your stock bars, do it. I think regardless of what bars you go with, you won't be disappointed. But the Khrome Werks 2+2 are really nice, and comfortable.
 
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Seat and bars. Those are the first two things to change.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2018 | 01:22 PM
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Same feeling here. I rode the first 2 years with stock bars, and changed them out this winter. Wish i had done this a lot sooner. I can't believe how comfortable the new bars are
 
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Old Jun 16, 2018 | 03:59 PM
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I bought my 2014 SG new and finally changed my bars about a month ago. I wish I would have done it right away. I was fine with the height of the stock bars but wanted more pullback so I just went with the Khromewerks +2 narrow sweepers. I absolutely love them!!
 
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Old Jun 16, 2018 | 04:03 PM
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I'm very happy with my stock bars both for control and for comfort. After 35,000 miles they feel right to me.....
 
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Old Jun 16, 2018 | 06:20 PM
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Stock bars on my Road King Police, just seem so natural. I don't think about other bars for this ride...
 
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Old Jun 17, 2018 | 02:07 PM
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Will the kromewerks 2+2 handlebars work with H-D heated hand grips ? ?

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Will the kromewerks 2+2 handlebars work with H-D heated hand grips ? ?

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Yes no problem on my 15 FLHTK
 
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Old Jun 18, 2018 | 10:01 AM
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yea ..... first thing is seat and bars,....
 

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