Performance baggers
@DynaKid94 I think you're going to be extremely happy with the RWD once you get them dialed in. It doesn't take long, it was a few rides for me. That's what I'm running and I love them. I totally agree with you about hiding them. They're a good looking shock to be hidden. Since I'm going with gold accents I added gold washers from IMZZ and black ARP bolts. It really cleans it up. Even though they're hidden it still looks good when the bags are off.
Thinking block, or someone mentioned that they make an extended kickstand for bikes that sit taller - had the block on my low rider and it did the job. I had just a tad of rubbing when the shocks were fully extended when I was putting them on. On the ground seems to be just fine. I think the actual full thunderheader system would probably clear them better - mine is just the stock head pipe with a slip on and crossover plug.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Michigan
@DynaKid94 I think you're going to be extremely happy with the RWD once you get them dialed in. It doesn't take long, it was a few rides for me. That's what I'm running and I love them. I totally agree with you about hiding them. They're a good looking shock to be hidden. Since I'm going with gold accents I added gold washers from IMZZ and black ARP bolts. It really cleans it up. Even though they're hidden it still looks good when the bags are off.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 1,078
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From: New England
The ARP bolt heads will rust due to the fact that you will marr the finish during installation with a socket or wrench.
Best thing to do is preventative maintenance. After I wash my bike, I just take a few extra minutes to spray a very small amount of metal protector on my bolt heads.
Best thing to do is preventative maintenance. After I wash my bike, I just take a few extra minutes to spray a very small amount of metal protector on my bolt heads.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 949
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From: San Angelo,TX
Well, ordered and received the Lucky 13 bars.....no go. They just dont feel right.
Im going to do some research this weekend and hopefully get something ordered. May end up doing a bar/riser combo. I prefer something pretty narrow and around 16. Now just need to decide on one........
Im going to do some research this weekend and hopefully get something ordered. May end up doing a bar/riser combo. I prefer something pretty narrow and around 16. Now just need to decide on one........
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 132
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From: AZ
Well, ordered and received the Lucky 13 bars.....no go. They just dont feel right.
Im going to do some research this weekend and hopefully get something ordered. May end up doing a bar/riser combo. I prefer something pretty narrow and around 16. Now just need to decide on one........
Im going to do some research this weekend and hopefully get something ordered. May end up doing a bar/riser combo. I prefer something pretty narrow and around 16. Now just need to decide on one........
Well, ordered and received the Lucky 13 bars.....no go. They just dont feel right.
Im going to do some research this weekend and hopefully get something ordered. May end up doing a bar/riser combo. I prefer something pretty narrow and around 16. Now just need to decide on one........
Im going to do some research this weekend and hopefully get something ordered. May end up doing a bar/riser combo. I prefer something pretty narrow and around 16. Now just need to decide on one........
I went with the 14" San Diego bars without the pullback and I've been really happy with them FWIW. Only reason I didn't go up to 16's was because I didn't feel like dealing with changing the brake/clutch lines. I have the OG West Coast Tbars on my dyna that are 26" wide, personally I think they would be too narrow on the RK but that's just me.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 949
Likes: 160
From: San Angelo,TX
Ill be internally wiring these bars so cutting an inch off is out of the question.
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Road Master
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 949
Likes: 160
From: San Angelo,TX
I sat on an identical RKS before I bought mine that had the lucky 13's and I didn't like the pullback, felt too close to me, though I am a bigger guy...
I went with the 14" San Diego bars without the pullback and I've been really happy with them FWIW. Only reason I didn't go up to 16's was because I didn't feel like dealing with changing the brake/clutch lines. I have the OG West Coast Tbars on my dyna that are 26" wide, personally I think they would be too narrow on the RK but that's just me.
I went with the 14" San Diego bars without the pullback and I've been really happy with them FWIW. Only reason I didn't go up to 16's was because I didn't feel like dealing with changing the brake/clutch lines. I have the OG West Coast Tbars on my dyna that are 26" wide, personally I think they would be too narrow on the RK but that's just me.
Puglia, any luck on that brake line?? Might be in the same boat on my front brakes. Im really hoping it doesnt require a visit to the dealer.
Last edited by Nitrochicken; Jan 16, 2021 at 06:41 AM.