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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 12:11 PM
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When I had my Fatboy, I installed 4-1 risers which helped some. Now with my RK, it feels like I'm having to reach more than normal. I'd sure like to find some risers that had about 3" of pull back. So far I haven't located any. I thought that maybe someone on the forum has ran across an item that would work. Input ?
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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 12:17 PM
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Might want to look at some pulled back bars - The RK has a cover over the risers and its kind of ugly without it there. Just my opinion!

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When I had my Fatboy, I installed 4-1 risers which helped some. Now with my RK, it feels like I'm having to reach more than normal. I'd sure like to find some risers that had about 3" of pull back. So far I haven't located any. I thought that maybe someone on the forum has ran across an item that would work. Input ?
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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by TN_Biker
Might want to look at some pulled back bars - The RK has a cover over the risers and its kind of ugly without it there. Just my opinion!
Hummm, I never gave that a thought, I think your right ! The '08 models have the Heritage bars, which from what I'm told, are an improvement over the old ones. Maybe I should just let well enough alone and learn tyo live with it. Thanks for the input !
 
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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 01:30 PM
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I have Wild 1's on both my bikes, a 2001 RKC and a 2012 RGU. They have many options.

http://wild1inc.com/handlebars101

http://wild1inc.com/FIT_ROADKING.html

Lots of heights, widths, pullbacks and angles. And lots of info on configurations. Not cheap but really well made.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2018 | 01:47 PM
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Have the same issue with my 2013 RK and will be installing Wild 1 518's once it cools off enough in Las Vegas for me to spend a few hours in the garage!
 
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