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I recently purchased a 2003 Road King. Im trying to find out what max height handlebars I can do without having to change any of the cables. They sit way too low for me. Any advice would be great. Thank you
I recently purchased a 2003 Road King. Im trying to find out what max height handlebars I can do without having to change any of the cables. They sit way too low for me. Any advice would be great. Thank you
Forget about trying to change bars without lengthening wires. Much better to change bars to fit you. Bite the bullet and get the bars you really want and lengthen wires / cables to suit.
I recently purchased a 2003 Road King. I’m trying to find out what max height handlebars I can do without having to change any of the cables. They sit way too low for me. Any advice would be great. Thank you
If the OEM bars "sit way too low" for you, I doubt you will like a replacement bar that would fit with the OEM cables... which is about 10" as a couple have mentioned.....
I've read numerous posts where people regret going to a size that they later felt was just a little too short. There have been many, "I went 10/12 in., but should have gone 12/14in." posts..
My advice would be to, "Do it right, do it once"....
Enjoy the new bike...
Last edited by hattitude; Jan 27, 2022 at 09:40 AM.
I installed 12s on my Electra glide. I bought the LA Choppers clutch cable and throttle cables and they were all too long so I am in the process of replacing them. It looks like +4-+6 on the clutch and +4 on the throttle/idle will fit nicely with stock routing. The wiring fit without any issues, no extensions needed.
I must be the exception because I got 12s and think I would have been happier with 10s. It seems like my hands are a little too high so I have to drop them to get the blood flow back after a while. Otherwise they are very comfortable and look good. Im 58.
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2003 Road King
