Reduced Reach?
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From: Joppa
Reduced Reach?
With the chance of asking a dumb question, I'm going to give it shot anyway? What does the term "Reduced Reach" actually mean? I have a 2012 Road King and the reduced reach handlebars shown in the catalog (56166-08) has a pull back of 5.5". The stock bars have a pull back of 7". The catalog states reduced reach has a 2" greater pull back from the stock bars. Does the rise make a difference in the equation? I have been on a 2014 Road King and like the comfort the closer bars have. I would like to sit more upright.
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Welcome from NC.
I think the pull back numbers for the reduced reach bars are compared with the RK OEM bars for the pre-Rushmore bikes. Your '14 RK has the 'Heritage-Style' bars, or at least the same dimensions as with the 56902-08 bars. This bar already has a 3" pull back from the 08-13 RK bikes. If you need more pull back with your existing bars, you can roll it back to gain an extra couple inches.
I think the pull back numbers for the reduced reach bars are compared with the RK OEM bars for the pre-Rushmore bikes. Your '14 RK has the 'Heritage-Style' bars, or at least the same dimensions as with the 56902-08 bars. This bar already has a 3" pull back from the 08-13 RK bikes. If you need more pull back with your existing bars, you can roll it back to gain an extra couple inches.
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Ahhh. Misread your post. Thought you had a '14 RK.
Yes, the 56902-08 bars will get you more pull back and is the same as on the '14 RK. Just roll it back to get it closer to you.
I have a 'chubby' version of the 56902-08 bars (I wanted internal wiring and fatter bars). I have it rolled back a bit and I sit upright and more relaxed.
Yes, the 56902-08 bars will get you more pull back and is the same as on the '14 RK. Just roll it back to get it closer to you.
I have a 'chubby' version of the 56902-08 bars (I wanted internal wiring and fatter bars). I have it rolled back a bit and I sit upright and more relaxed.
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I have an 09 Heritage Deluxe and I'm very short 5'4". I want the reduced reach bars for my girl, but I'm worried I have to replace all the cables and lines. Any suggestions?
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