The All things ROAD KING SPECIAL THREAD
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,272
Likes: 48
From: London, England
Me three!
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 116
Likes: 15
From: Milwaukee
Hi guys. Ive ordered my new bars. Decided on Wild1 Dresser bars (0504). Also got their Roser Adapters (0806) on their rec. will post pics if install and finish product. Wondering if any of you who have replaced your bars could answer a few questions I have.
1. Not sure if this bar requires extensions for wires. Have a call in to Wild1 for that answer.
2. Terminal pin disconnect tool. I read some folks just use a thick paper clip to disconnect the connectors from the wires. Any idea which connector tool is necessary?
3. I read on another thread they recommended replacing the stock rubber riser bushings with polyurethane ones. I have no idea if the RKS has rubber. If so, any opinions on if they should be changed - Ive read you get a better feel of the road with polyurethane.
4. How did you guys attach your feeder wire or chain to the wires to pull through the bar? I only know to tape them together. Ideas?
5. Anyone try graphite powder as a lubricant for the wire pull through? Someone said rubbing alcohol works well.
6. Anyone know of a video for handlebar replacement for our bike? I know of the Chattanooga guy but it skips through it and is done in 15 mins. I have seen both in Road6 Custosn site but they are for Glides and Dynas as I recall.
Thanks for any and all suggestions guys. Pics forthcoming!
1. Not sure if this bar requires extensions for wires. Have a call in to Wild1 for that answer.
2. Terminal pin disconnect tool. I read some folks just use a thick paper clip to disconnect the connectors from the wires. Any idea which connector tool is necessary?
3. I read on another thread they recommended replacing the stock rubber riser bushings with polyurethane ones. I have no idea if the RKS has rubber. If so, any opinions on if they should be changed - Ive read you get a better feel of the road with polyurethane.
4. How did you guys attach your feeder wire or chain to the wires to pull through the bar? I only know to tape them together. Ideas?
5. Anyone try graphite powder as a lubricant for the wire pull through? Someone said rubbing alcohol works well.
6. Anyone know of a video for handlebar replacement for our bike? I know of the Chattanooga guy but it skips through it and is done in 15 mins. I have seen both in Road6 Custosn site but they are for Glides and Dynas as I recall.
Thanks for any and all suggestions guys. Pics forthcoming!
Club Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,559
Likes: 1,936
From: NE Florida
That's the beauty of personal preference! You don't have to like it, just like I don't have to like fairings. Isn't that part of what being a Harley owner is all about, making the bike your own? I think the orange on the bags and side covers looks pretty unique and badass!
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 116
Likes: 15
From: Milwaukee
Hi guys. Ive ordered my new bars. Decided on Wild1 Dresser bars (0504). Also got their Roser Adapters (0806) on their rec. will post pics if install and finish product. Wondering if any of you who have replaced your bars could answer a few questions I have.
1. Not sure if this bar requires extensions for wires. Have a call in to Wild1 for that answer.
2. Terminal pin disconnect tool. I read some folks just use a thick paper clip to disconnect the connectors from the wires. Any idea which connector tool is necessary?
3. I read on another thread they recommended replacing the stock rubber riser bushings with polyurethane ones. I have no idea if the RKS has rubber. If so, any opinions on if they should be changed - Ive read you get a better feel of the road with polyurethane.
4. How did you guys attach your feeder wire or chain to the wires to pull through the bar? I only know to tape them together. Ideas?
5. Anyone try graphite powder as a lubricant for the wire pull through? Someone said rubbing alcohol works well.
6. Anyone know of a video for handlebar replacement for our bike? I know of the Chattanooga guy but it skips through it and is done in 15 mins. I have seen both in Road6 Custosn site but they are for Glides and Dynas as I recall.
Thanks for any and all suggestions guys. Pics forthcoming!
1. Not sure if this bar requires extensions for wires. Have a call in to Wild1 for that answer.
2. Terminal pin disconnect tool. I read some folks just use a thick paper clip to disconnect the connectors from the wires. Any idea which connector tool is necessary?
3. I read on another thread they recommended replacing the stock rubber riser bushings with polyurethane ones. I have no idea if the RKS has rubber. If so, any opinions on if they should be changed - Ive read you get a better feel of the road with polyurethane.
4. How did you guys attach your feeder wire or chain to the wires to pull through the bar? I only know to tape them together. Ideas?
5. Anyone try graphite powder as a lubricant for the wire pull through? Someone said rubbing alcohol works well.
6. Anyone know of a video for handlebar replacement for our bike? I know of the Chattanooga guy but it skips through it and is done in 15 mins. I have seen both in Road6 Custosn site but they are for Glides and Dynas as I recall.
Thanks for any and all suggestions guys. Pics forthcoming!
and i guess i'm going to try the paper clip to disconnect the pins in the TBW
would love to hear back about the riser bushings if anyone has an opinion.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 176
Likes: 55
From: Merryland
Hi guys. Ive ordered my new bars. Decided on Wild1 Dresser bars (0504). Also got their Roser Adapters (0806) on their rec. will post pics if install and finish product. Wondering if any of you who have replaced your bars could answer a few questions I have.
1. Not sure if this bar requires extensions for wires. Have a call in to Wild1 for that answer.
2. Terminal pin disconnect tool. I read some folks just use a thick paper clip to disconnect the connectors from the wires. Any idea which connector tool is necessary?
3. I read on another thread they recommended replacing the stock rubber riser bushings with polyurethane ones. I have no idea if the RKS has rubber. If so, any opinions on if they should be changed - Ive read you get a better feel of the road with polyurethane.
4. How did you guys attach your feeder wire or chain to the wires to pull through the bar? I only know to tape them together. Ideas?
5. Anyone try graphite powder as a lubricant for the wire pull through? Someone said rubbing alcohol works well.
6. Anyone know of a video for handlebar replacement for our bike? I know of the Chattanooga guy but it skips through it and is done in 15 mins. I have seen both in Road6 Custosn site but they are for Glides and Dynas as I recall.
Thanks for any and all suggestions guys. Pics forthcoming!
1. Not sure if this bar requires extensions for wires. Have a call in to Wild1 for that answer.
2. Terminal pin disconnect tool. I read some folks just use a thick paper clip to disconnect the connectors from the wires. Any idea which connector tool is necessary?
3. I read on another thread they recommended replacing the stock rubber riser bushings with polyurethane ones. I have no idea if the RKS has rubber. If so, any opinions on if they should be changed - Ive read you get a better feel of the road with polyurethane.
4. How did you guys attach your feeder wire or chain to the wires to pull through the bar? I only know to tape them together. Ideas?
5. Anyone try graphite powder as a lubricant for the wire pull through? Someone said rubbing alcohol works well.
6. Anyone know of a video for handlebar replacement for our bike? I know of the Chattanooga guy but it skips through it and is done in 15 mins. I have seen both in Road6 Custosn site but they are for Glides and Dynas as I recall.
Thanks for any and all suggestions guys. Pics forthcoming!
Install wasnt too bad. There was plenty of spare wiring harness, so I dont think youll have any trouble. I was able to fish all the harnesses through, except one of the turn signals. (Cant remember which side, now.) That one, I tried to take apart and ended up cutting and soldering. But all the others could be wriggled through with their connectors in place.
I lubed up the inside of the bars with silicone spray. It was messy but it worked. The only other issues I had were the turn signals and repositioning the brake and clutch fitting to not hit the tank. I ended up replacing the bar-mounted turn signals with the fork mounted ones.
I installed wiid one road king bars,I didnt need any extensions.I taped the wires to tie wire & pulled thru.I left the stock risers,seemed ok to me but its personal preferance.Overall happy with install.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 193
Likes: 38
From: SoCali
I did upgrade the bushing to Poly to prevent bars from moving when pulling myself up out of the seat on big bumps. Although, i do have a 14 meat hook, slightly higher. Long story short, worth the investment! have fun
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Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 27
Likes: 28
From: Florida
New Seat, Happy Bum
Got this two-up Sport Tour seat from C&C and couldn't be happier. I think it's comfortable, wife is happy, and I love their craftsmanship as well as their delivery time (5 days ahead of quoted time). Yes, it did drop me a little and back slightly (roughly 3/4 inch each way), but I wanted that. Took it out for about 220 miles and had no issues like I did with the stocker.
I know we all have different preferences, so this is a happy/bragging moment and not a question on "what we all prefer."
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