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Old Sep 17, 2019 | 07:11 PM
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Anyone put wild 1 518s on a road king special? Pics if you have please. Trying to figure out what I’ll need to get these on. Wild one suggests 6” over brake and clutch lines. They were unsure if wiring would need extending. I have zero technical knowledge so I’ll be paying to have these installed, but I’d like to know what I’ll need before I write that check. Thanks in advance.
 
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I had them on my 2011 RK and loved them. Had to extend the wires for both controls. I didn't change the brake or clutch cable. Your clutch may or may not reach.

Full lock the controls just clear the tank with the way I had my bars turned down.

 
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It looks uncomfortable. For me.
 
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Looks great. Thanks
 
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I just don’t see how I’d need to extend lines.
 
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I put them on my 2017 road king special.They were the black 518s & I didnt have to change wiring or cables.I did have a problem with the turn signals.I had to make up a special bracket.I f you look look at the road king special thread you will be able to locate my pictures.Good luck. Update sorry I put the 508 B on mine,but according to wild 1 website the 508 has 16 inches of pullback & the 518 has 14.25 inches of pullback .So it shouldnt be a problem.
 

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I put them on my 2017 road king special.They were the black 518s & I didnt have to change wiring or cables.I did have a problem with the turn signals.I had to make up a special bracket.I f you look look at the road king special thread you will be able to locate my pictures.Good luck/
That’s what I figured. Thank you!
 
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Bars look great! What was the issue with the turn signals?
 
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