Heritage Bars On RKC
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Heritage Bars On RKC
Yeah I know this looks like the same old thread but what I wanna know is who has had the dealer change their bars and if the dealer said they needed new cables and extra parts.You guys have convinced me that this is the way to go for my achin back BUT I cant get a straight answer from my dealer or the local INDY on whether cables will need changed. The INDY said the price goes up a bunch if cables need changed. I know all you mechanic types say do it yourself but I can usually cost myself at least 2x the cost by doin it myself .Im not rich but I do figure my time is worth $20 per hour on my days off, And Im pretty sure I'll lose sumpthin.My idea of a precision tool is a pair of 430 channel locks and a #4 hammer.So any one who had their dealer do this help me out. Any changes besides the bars?
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Fredericksburg, VA
RE: Heritage Bars On RKC
I just swapped them out this past weekend on my 07 RK. It was pretty easy as long as you have the service manual. It requires the removal of the headlight nacile to get the bar cover off the riser. I was able to use my stock cables and wires. The only tricky part (and it's not that bad) was bending the break line slightly. I also went ahead and swaped out my stock grips for some diamond plate ones since I had it apart anway.
Good luck.
Brent
07 RK
Good luck.
Brent
07 RK
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From: San Ramon, Ca
RE: Heritage Bars On RKC
I've seen that done allot lately. RK's & RG's. Why do those bars work/look so good on these models but not on the Heritage? The higher seat height on the touring models makes them a better fit for comfort.
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From: Currently the pig country of Arkansas
RE: Heritage Bars On RKC
I also swapped to a Heritage bar on my RK Classic. Stock everything worked as far as cables, etc. Much better hand position for me and more comfortable for long rides.
I now need to tweak the bar clamps tighter. That means 30 minutes of taking crap off just to do 30 seconds of tightening! Softails are eaiser at times...
Edmo
I now need to tweak the bar clamps tighter. That means 30 minutes of taking crap off just to do 30 seconds of tightening! Softails are eaiser at times...
Edmo
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Tourer
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From: Riverview, FL
RE: Heritage Bars On RKC
FLSTC bars on my FLHRC...best money spent...I would never run a road king with stock bars!
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From: Pittsburgh
RE: Heritage Bars On RKC
Ive been looking for new bars on my RKC as well. I was thinking 16 ape hangers. But...the more I see them I just dont think that is the look that I want.
How high are the Heritage bars?
How high are the Heritage bars?