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I originally put on some KST Spearhead 10" on my 2020 RKS but could never get the adjustment where I was comfortable. So I went with some 12" Straight Jackets and just had to get the electrical extensions. If you contact KST they'll answer any questions on what you need. If I went to 14's I'd also have to get the Clutch and Brake lines longer as well. I'm 6'1" and also installed the Lepera Maverick Daddy Long Legs which really made the positioning better since coming from a Roadglide Special the RKS felt a bit cramped. I should've done the Straight Jackets right off but I'm very happy with them.
With the feedback I may have to knock my ego down and go with 12. Im 59 and still using the stock seat. I dont want to be above shoulder level. Level with shoulder at max. Thanks for all the feedback and your experience.
I would suggest going with 14". I'm 6'1" and road with 12" bars for nearly a year, but just never got fully comfortable with them. The 14" bars, HD Fused, were perfect and I confirmed this recently when I picked a new to me 2015 Breakout with 14" bars already on it. Naturally, your height will play a big factor in your choice. I'm longer in the legs than body and narrow across the chest (42) so I've always gone for narrow bars that are between 31-33" wide. I had 12" Apes on my 07 Road King that were 36" wide and trying to do a tight turn with them bars was always a task! Another factor to consider is your seat, if you're planning on changing your seat or have any seat work in the near future then you do that first because changing your seat will affect your ride stance. I've learned this the hard way, but it was with choosing a windshield, I got a windshield then later had my seat re-worked that dropped me by an inch and that screwed up my view with the windshield. Handlebars are the same when it comes to picking some out. Another thing you could do is get some type of flexible tubular material and mock up the handlebars you want and test "fit" them to your bike to get a better idea of how they might feel. When I worked in communications tower repair I would get a piece of flexible waveguide and make mock handlebars for my Street Glide and later for my RKS. There's a lot of variables that go into changing out your handlebars and it's good that you're getting on the forum to explore what to consider. I mean when all said and done you're looking easily spending $400-$700 swapping out handlebars so you certainly want to make sure you get it right the first time around! My RKS with 12" bars
Looking for this group help to put a decision to rest.
I have narrowed down my handlebar upgrade to KST straight jacket or renegade. Debating between those. They seem to have same pullback so hand position should be the same.
my question is more about height. Im looking for something about 3 higher than the RKS stock. I cant seem to find accurate specs on the stock.
Any suggestion? Thinking either 12 or 14 as max.
for what its worth Im considering renegade but always like the classical look of the straight jacket.
I just bought the 12 renegades and returning them before even installing. Did dry fit next to existing stock bars and they are the same height, slightly different arm angle. Get the 14s. Thats what Im going to do. Renegades run small from what Ive heard and now seen.
Another thing to consider along with pullback is drop down. Renegades have a 2" drop down if I'm not mistaken, where as straight jackets have no drop down. If you are looking to go 3" higher than stock then you would want 14" in renegades and 12" in straight jackets. Hope this helped. Either way you will only have to extend electricals.
Looking for this group help to put a decision to rest.
I have narrowed down my handlebar upgrade to KST straight jacket or renegade. Debating between those. They seem to have same pullback so hand position should be the same.
my question is more about height. Im looking for something about 3 higher than the RKS stock. I cant seem to find accurate specs on the stock.
Any suggestion? Thinking either 12 or 14 as max.
for what its worth Im considering renegade but always like the classical look of the straight jacket.
I tried 12 KST Straight Jackets first with the bar angles it only came out to about 1.5 taller than stock. Not nearly enough difference for me. Swapped for 14 and they did what I needed i suggest the 14 for the Straight Jacket. The classic style looks very stock aside from increased height. Very comfy too. Suits the RKS well. I have a post with pics a few pages up.
I am starting to feel the same way. Ended up ordering the 12s straight jacket. Did the dry fit and not as high as I expected. They are slightly higher but about 2 at best higher where handles are, assuming I angle it. Too expensive to ship back to KST from Canada so will see if I can list it locally for sale and order the 14s. I will end up having to extend the clutch cables on 21 RKS from what I understand. Extra $100 but worth it to get it right.
Alright yall. I think Im sick of my windsplitter. It actually functions well for me. Im just tired of the look. Ive been wanting to try a road warrior fairing, just havent pulled the trigger. Ive kinda been hoping a used one pops up, but no such luck. (Btw, if youre holding and ready to get rid of it, lmk.)
Ive been through this thread a ton. Fully. I cant recall everyones fairing with their bars. Im looking to change my bars out as well eventually. Can a few of yall show me your bars with that fairing? Ideally 14-16 apes. Maybe some t-bars. Love to see your blinker setups with the fairing as well. I having passing lamps now and will probably need to be ditching them.
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