Pull Back Risers on a Road King?
Stage III
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 3
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Road King Reach Solution
You might want to try this for Road King reach problem. I have a 2008 RK Classic with electronic throttle.
Im 59 with a little longer than average arms for that height. Put on 56902-08 FLHR Heritage bars but wanted even more pullback.
Found there are conflicts in bar measurements due to different measurement methods used with the biggest disparity being the degree of pullback.
I recommend using the measuring method shown on the J&P cycle site. Go to: http://community.jpcycles.com/articles/tech-articles/pages/how-to-measure-for-the-right-handlebars.aspx
Considered getting different bars with more pullback but was worried measurements shown for bars might be a problem. Also wanted to maximize pullback without cable changes.
Decided to give the Street Slammer handlebar cover a try. Got it from Latus, Product ID: 55854-07 for $30. Very nice chrome, thick and heavy.
Purchased pullback risers with plain riser clamp from J&P Cycles, 4.5 tall with 1.5 pullback. Note the length is at an angle adding even more pullback.
JP Cycle riser kit: Part #5000090. Go to: http://www.jpcycles.com/product/5000090 Really nice chrome and beefy. $50.
Setup looks great and as nice as original. Did not need to change any cables. Clutch cable a little tight but solved that by releasing it from the left fork cable guide.
I can now sit well back in a much more comfortable position. Any future changes will be easy by just removing the riser clamp cover.
Heritage bars, slammer cover, and riser/clamp kit about $200 with shipping. Installation not too bad. No special tools needed. Im a 67 year old artistnot a mechanic.
Note: While youre inside the nacelle replace the fork lube zerk with an elbow zerk for easier access. Get one at any auto parts store.
Thanks to all forum contributorsvery helpful. A pox on Harley for making rider comfort adjustments unnecessarily difficult.
Im 59 with a little longer than average arms for that height. Put on 56902-08 FLHR Heritage bars but wanted even more pullback.
Found there are conflicts in bar measurements due to different measurement methods used with the biggest disparity being the degree of pullback.
I recommend using the measuring method shown on the J&P cycle site. Go to: http://community.jpcycles.com/articles/tech-articles/pages/how-to-measure-for-the-right-handlebars.aspx
Considered getting different bars with more pullback but was worried measurements shown for bars might be a problem. Also wanted to maximize pullback without cable changes.
Decided to give the Street Slammer handlebar cover a try. Got it from Latus, Product ID: 55854-07 for $30. Very nice chrome, thick and heavy.
Purchased pullback risers with plain riser clamp from J&P Cycles, 4.5 tall with 1.5 pullback. Note the length is at an angle adding even more pullback.
JP Cycle riser kit: Part #5000090. Go to: http://www.jpcycles.com/product/5000090 Really nice chrome and beefy. $50.
Setup looks great and as nice as original. Did not need to change any cables. Clutch cable a little tight but solved that by releasing it from the left fork cable guide.
I can now sit well back in a much more comfortable position. Any future changes will be easy by just removing the riser clamp cover.
Heritage bars, slammer cover, and riser/clamp kit about $200 with shipping. Installation not too bad. No special tools needed. Im a 67 year old artistnot a mechanic.
Note: While youre inside the nacelle replace the fork lube zerk with an elbow zerk for easier access. Get one at any auto parts store.
Thanks to all forum contributorsvery helpful. A pox on Harley for making rider comfort adjustments unnecessarily difficult.
Stage III
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
You might want to try this for Road King reach problem. I have a 2008 RK Classic with electronic throttle.
Im 59 with a little longer than average arms for that height. Put on 56902-08 FLHR Heritage bars but wanted even more pullback.
Found there are conflicts in bar measurements due to different measurement methods used with the biggest disparity being the degree of pullback.
I recommend using the measuring method shown on the J&P cycle site. Go to: http://community.jpcycles.com/articles/tech-articles/pages/how-to-measure-for-the-right-handlebars.aspx
Considered getting different bars with more pullback but was worried measurements shown for bars might be a problem. Also wanted to maximize pullback without cable changes.
Decided to give the Street Slammer handlebar cover a try. Got it from Latus, Product ID: 55854-07 for $30. Very nice chrome, thick and heavy.
Purchased pullback risers with plain riser clamp from J&P Cycles, 4.5 tall with 1.5 pullback. Note the length is at an angle adding even more pullback.
JP Cycle riser kit: Part #5000090. Go to: http://www.jpcycles.com/product/5000090 Really nice chrome and beefy. $50.
Setup looks great and as nice as original. Did not need to change any cables. Clutch cable a little tight but solved that by releasing it from the left fork cable guide.
I can now sit well back in a much more comfortable position. Any future changes will be easy by just removing the riser clamp cover.
Heritage bars, slammer cover, and riser/clamp kit about $200 with shipping. Installation not too bad. No special tools needed. Im a 67 year old artistnot a mechanic.
Note: While youre inside the nacelle replace the fork lube zerk with an elbow zerk for easier access. Get one at any auto parts store.
Thanks to all forum contributorsvery helpful. A pox on Harley for making rider comfort adjustments unnecessarily difficult.
Im 59 with a little longer than average arms for that height. Put on 56902-08 FLHR Heritage bars but wanted even more pullback.
Found there are conflicts in bar measurements due to different measurement methods used with the biggest disparity being the degree of pullback.
I recommend using the measuring method shown on the J&P cycle site. Go to: http://community.jpcycles.com/articles/tech-articles/pages/how-to-measure-for-the-right-handlebars.aspx
Considered getting different bars with more pullback but was worried measurements shown for bars might be a problem. Also wanted to maximize pullback without cable changes.
Decided to give the Street Slammer handlebar cover a try. Got it from Latus, Product ID: 55854-07 for $30. Very nice chrome, thick and heavy.
Purchased pullback risers with plain riser clamp from J&P Cycles, 4.5 tall with 1.5 pullback. Note the length is at an angle adding even more pullback.
JP Cycle riser kit: Part #5000090. Go to: http://www.jpcycles.com/product/5000090 Really nice chrome and beefy. $50.
Setup looks great and as nice as original. Did not need to change any cables. Clutch cable a little tight but solved that by releasing it from the left fork cable guide.
I can now sit well back in a much more comfortable position. Any future changes will be easy by just removing the riser clamp cover.
Heritage bars, slammer cover, and riser/clamp kit about $200 with shipping. Installation not too bad. No special tools needed. Im a 67 year old artistnot a mechanic.
Note: While youre inside the nacelle replace the fork lube zerk with an elbow zerk for easier access. Get one at any auto parts store.
Thanks to all forum contributorsvery helpful. A pox on Harley for making rider comfort adjustments unnecessarily difficult.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 392
Likes: 1
From: Dubai, UAE
Hi,
I am unable to start a new thread... keep getting errors...
I have a 2008 FLHRC with Heritage style Handle Bars... I want to install a riser... I still feel I need a couple of inches for more comfort...
The Heritage style bars are 1"
HD offers Chrome risers but for the 1.25" bars only...
Anyone knows of other Risers out there?
Thanks
I am unable to start a new thread... keep getting errors...
I have a 2008 FLHRC with Heritage style Handle Bars... I want to install a riser... I still feel I need a couple of inches for more comfort...
The Heritage style bars are 1"
HD offers Chrome risers but for the 1.25" bars only...
Anyone knows of other Risers out there?
Thanks
Road Captain
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 688
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From: Central Texas
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Stage III
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: Maple Grove, MN
Part #'s?
Sorry, but I can't find the part #'s for the risers or cover in my catalog...
Do you have them?? I have the Heritage bars on the way,, but really like the look or your set up!!
Thanks!
Do you have them?? I have the Heritage bars on the way,, but really like the look or your set up!!
Thanks!
