The All things ROAD KING SPECIAL THREAD
Road Master
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From: Tampa Bay, Florida
I apologize if this has been talked about a million times, but I am trying to figure out if we can add pull back risers for our bikes. I have a '18 special and I am short with shorter arms.... even with the bars pulled back I still have trouble with a comfortable reach. I didn't really want to put bigger bars on it because I like the stock ones, but I just need that extra bit of pull back to get that comfortable spot. Anyone have any advice for this?
Road Captain
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From: Gouda
I apologize if this has been talked about a million times, but I am trying to figure out if we can add pull back risers for our bikes. I have a '18 special and I am short with shorter arms.... even with the bars pulled back I still have trouble with a comfortable reach. I didn't really want to put bigger bars on it because I like the stock ones, but I just need that extra bit of pull back to get that comfortable spot. Anyone have any advice for this?
Kraus has awesome pullback risers, but they're pricey. I'm sure there are cheaper versions available.
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From: Tampa Bay, Florida
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Its a Native Baggers fat tire kit. Its a rear tire 180mm on front. Rides like a dream. Had to change legs, cans, wheel and fender. Comes in a nice kit.
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From: Indiana
Not one where I am actually riding. Was going to try and do some measuring this weekend while there is snow on the ground here to see how much more I need for a comfortable ride. Right now I just slightly have to slouch forward to reach bars which isn't terrible for short rides, but long distance and interstate rides are a bit rough especially without a windshield.
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From: Tampa Bay, Florida
Not one where I am actually riding. Was going to try and do some measuring this weekend while there is snow on the ground here to see how much more I need for a comfortable ride. Right now I just slightly have to slouch forward to reach bars which isn't terrible for short rides, but long distance and interstate rides are a bit rough especially without a windshield.
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From: Indiana
Yea I may have to bite the bullet and go with the bigger bars. Seems like the price would probably be the same either way. What size are those? and did you have to extend cables and wires?
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Tampa Bay, Florida
Looks like the stock bars have no pullback or wrist angle. My bars are 16". I am 5'10" with a 30" inseam.
I have a low profile seat, so I can firmply plant my feet, and my arms are straight out.
I did need new cables, but well worth it for my comfort.
I have a low profile seat, so I can firmply plant my feet, and my arms are straight out.
I did need new cables, but well worth it for my comfort.
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From: Indiana
I will have to pull some measurements when I get home. Definitely have to get this done this winter so I can get some better long distance riding in. I am 5'8" maybe 5'9" but my arms are short. My seat is still stock, but I can plant my feet perfectly at the moment. The hardest thing for me to do is use both highway pegs while riding. I can do one on one off and reach fine but with both on I am fully stretched out to hold onto the bars.