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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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If any one has the measurements for the stock RKC 08 bars. Please post them.
I need the measurements without the hand grips, or the stock part#
I measured my bars as close as I could. I am not sure what the tip to tip is.
I still have the hand grips on, and it is hard to get exact measurements with a tape.
It seems like 1" could make a big difference in comfort, and I want to get the right bars the 1st time.

I have an 08 RKC I am going to change the handlebars. I looked at Softail Hertiage bars #56902-08.

The parts book shows the measurements for Heritage as.
tip to tip 31.25 base width 11.50 rise 8.50 pull back 5.00 rise tip to base 12.00

My bars measured
tip to tip 32.50 base width 13.50 rise 7.50 pull back 10.00 rise tip to base 10.00

Thanks in advance to all that reply.
 
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This link may help:
http://www.sideroadcycles.com/import...ckBarsOne.html

It has all of the stock measurements.

Good luck.

JJ
 
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