Road King Classic Handlebars uncomfortable
Road Captain
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RE: Road King Classic Handlebars uncomfortable
When I had my 05 RKC I had pain between the shoulder blades (I even went to a Chiropractor!) until I swapped the bars. I put in the Extended reach and put the cables inside. No more pain and a nice look
Road Master
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From: NWFL
RE: Road King Classic Handlebars uncomfortable
I put the reach bars on my 06 UC. Much better!! Requires cable changes and can get expensive (about 600 altogether), but well worth the investment to me.
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RE: Road King Classic Handlebars uncomfortable
I think HD figured this out because their website touts new "more comfortable" handlebars for the '08. I hope so, because I'm 5'8 and looking at an '08 (haven't tried it yet) and you can't swap bars (yet) on the '08 due to the electronic throttle.
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RE: Road King Classic Handlebars uncomfortable
ORIGINAL: Whiskers
Take a look at the Wild 1 Chubby's...probably the 508's for your size.
Take a look at the Wild 1 Chubby's...probably the 508's for your size.
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RE: Road King Classic Handlebars uncomfortable
ORIGINAL: robbinson
I think HD figured this out because their website touts new "more comfortable" handlebars for the '08. I hope so, because I'm 5'8 and looking at an '08 (haven't tried it yet) and you can't swap bars (yet) on the '08 due to the electronic throttle.
I think HD figured this out because their website touts new "more comfortable" handlebars for the '08. I hope so, because I'm 5'8 and looking at an '08 (haven't tried it yet) and you can't swap bars (yet) on the '08 due to the electronic throttle.
Road Captain
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RE: Road King Classic Handlebars uncomfortable
What about the RK Fat Bar kit? How does that compare to these others? I ride a RK Custom, I'm only 27, but I'm 6'4", that's why I have the big bike. Let's face it, if the bars don't look good too, it doesn't matter how comfortable they are, I won't use them. If I just wanted to be comfortable, I'd drive my truck.
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RE: Road King Classic Handlebars uncomfortable
I have a rk custom, and the stock beach bars gave me a burn in the back. I went ape. Got 18", and have not had a problem since. What works for some, may not work for you, unfortunately. I would suggest hitting up a bike night or a good weekend crowd at the dealers. Ask rider to sit on their bikes, most will not mind. Just tell them you are looking for a set of bars. Lots of people ask to sit on mine, and I gladly agree. Anything to help a fellow rider save some coin.
Cruiser
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From: Slidell, LA
RE: Road King Classic Handlebars uncomfortable
If you get a chance, check out a Police Road King and see if you like the bars on it. I'm pretty sure they use the Heritage bars on the police version.