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Old Jun 10, 2016 | 09:31 AM
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Default Black 16'' apes without riser?

Hi guys

Quick question:

Do the original 16'' black ape handlebars fit on a 2014 Road King FLPH (Police)??

I get different answers and opinions that you cannot fit those handlebars without the riser that comes with it, regardless whether it is a police model or civilian.

Any opinions and/or previous experience are welcome

Cheers.

(apologies if above question was maybe asked in the past again in the forum)
 
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Old Jun 10, 2016 | 11:15 AM
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What are original 16" black ape handlebars?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2016 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ndnguyd
What are original 16" black ape handlebars?
Click on the link and it will open the HD bar he's talking about.
Before you take the leap to an HD bar, I would price the Wild1's equivalent in black, I betcha they are the same bar at a significantly reduced price. Then you could call the guys at Wild1's and they could tell you the skinny on the fit.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2016 | 05:25 PM
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Check Amazon for best pricing on Wild 1 apes, Couple different cycle parts warehouses sell them on Amazon. I think I paid $180.00 for my Wild 1 18 apes.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2016 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Limassoul
Hi guys

Quick question:

Do the original 16'' black ape handlebars fit on a 2014 Road King FLPH (Police)??

I get different answers and opinions that you cannot fit those handlebars without the riser that comes with it, regardless whether it is a police model or civilian.

Any opinions and/or previous experience are welcome

Cheers.

(apologies if above question was maybe asked in the past again in the forum)
Not sure what diameter bars come stock on a road king police. The bars you are looking at are 1 1/4" bars, my guess is the socks bars on your king are 1". If that is the case, you will need the risers to accommodate the fatter bars.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2016 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by steelerdude1
Not sure what diameter bars come stock on a road king police. The bars you are looking at are 1 1/4" bars, my guess is the socks bars on your king are 1". If that is the case, you will need the risers to accommodate the fatter bars.
Most 1 1/4" bars have stepped down centre sections and grip areas.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2016 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by BigUglyMan
Most 1 1/4" bars have stepped down centre sections and grip areas.
From the pic on th HD website doesn't look like they are tapered to 1" at the mounting point. Much like the bars on the new road glides.


 
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Old Jun 12, 2016 | 08:40 AM
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That is a pain in the *****.
 
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