Road King Handlebars
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I have also heard others say they used an air compressor, placed the nozzle under the grip (after removing the clutch perch) and blew air in there. Like I said, I just twisted mine off.
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One of the first things I did to my 07 RK Custom was to change the bars....originally thought I wanted 16" Apes. In the end though I went with a set of Chubby Beach Bars.
The Chubby Beach bars are just a bit wider then the stock "beach" bars, and have much better lines. Took a few miles of getting used to but now I wouldn't have it any other way.
I've always used Wild1 bars, and think they are some of the best out there.
I was going to attempt to re-use the stock grips, have done this on previous bikes without to much trouble....turned out to be a big pain in the butt with this one, so I went with a set of Kury ISO Grips....w/the throttle boss.
The Chubby Beach bars are just a bit wider then the stock "beach" bars, and have much better lines. Took a few miles of getting used to but now I wouldn't have it any other way.
I've always used Wild1 bars, and think they are some of the best out there.
I was going to attempt to re-use the stock grips, have done this on previous bikes without to much trouble....turned out to be a big pain in the butt with this one, so I went with a set of Kury ISO Grips....w/the throttle boss.
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Just replaced my bars on my 07 RK. I looked and measured and debated for weeks, and decided on the RK High handle bars part # 55954-00, Only took me an hour to do the swap and I was taking my time, only thing I had to do not mentioned in the service manual was tweak the break line.
I am 6 foot tall and it has made a world of difference in the bike, I have no more pain between my shoulders, and my right hand never gets numb now. Best money I have spent and it was less than $100 bucks.
I am 6 foot tall and it has made a world of difference in the bike, I have no more pain between my shoulders, and my right hand never gets numb now. Best money I have spent and it was less than $100 bucks.
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ORIGINAL: IronLegend
Detro996...thanks muchly, that's what I wanted to see.
Tom
Detro996...thanks muchly, that's what I wanted to see.
Tom
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RE: Road King Handlebars
Firecap, Do you have any pics of your bike with the RK Hi Bars? I'm thinking thats the way to go but I haven't seen any bikes with them only Heritage bars. I have a RKClassic and I think the position of the grip is more like the stock bars.
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Chubby Wild 1 for the RK.
CHUBBY® R.K. BARS
PART #WO508 Custom Chubbys®, Specifically Designed for the Road King T.M.. and Stretch Frame Custom Bikes. The Ultimate in Comfort & Control for Riders of Average Height and Under. They are 32.5" Wide with Fluid Bends and a 16.0" Pullback that Puts You In The Comfort Zone!!! No More Back, Neck and Shoulder Aches from Leaning to Reach Your Bars. Get the Best in Style & Comfort, Custom 1 1/4" Thick, Knurled, Pre Drilled for Internal Wiring with a Brilliant Show Chrome Finish. Use Your Stock Controls, Cables, Brake Line & Wiring.
Retail Price $204.95
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CHUBBY® R.K. BARS
PART #WO508 Custom Chubbys®, Specifically Designed for the Road King T.M.. and Stretch Frame Custom Bikes. The Ultimate in Comfort & Control for Riders of Average Height and Under. They are 32.5" Wide with Fluid Bends and a 16.0" Pullback that Puts You In The Comfort Zone!!! No More Back, Neck and Shoulder Aches from Leaning to Reach Your Bars. Get the Best in Style & Comfort, Custom 1 1/4" Thick, Knurled, Pre Drilled for Internal Wiring with a Brilliant Show Chrome Finish. Use Your Stock Controls, Cables, Brake Line & Wiring.
Retail Price $204.95
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