Newbie needs handlebar advice
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Newbie needs handlebar advice
Winter is here in SE PA and I'm busy adding accessories to my 08 RKC.
Need some advice on handlebars. I'mthinking 2" up and 2" back and I'd like to run the wiring through the bars for a clean look.
What bars are recommended by you guys? Do I need longer cables?
Gary
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Need some advice on handlebars. I'mthinking 2" up and 2" back and I'd like to run the wiring through the bars for a clean look.
What bars are recommended by you guys? Do I need longer cables?
Gary
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RE: Newbie needs handlebar advice
WideGlide bars are another great option. All of your stock cables & wiring will work.
It is possible that you may need to "notch" the throttle side bar end for the electronic throttle, but Dawg recently did it and indicated that it was simple enough.
It is possible that you may need to "notch" the throttle side bar end for the electronic throttle, but Dawg recently did it and indicated that it was simple enough.
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RE: Newbie needs handlebar advice
Unless you just don't like the shape and setup of the stock bars you could just try a handlebar riser. Goes between your existing bars and the fork....usually will give you about 2 up and 2 back. I've put them on other bikes in the past, don't need them on my 08 Ultra as I am very comfortable with the stock setup.
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RE: Newbie needs handlebar advice
Does anyone have a picture of their RK with the Heritage bars. I want to see how much taller they are from the stock. I do not really want to have them "turn in" any more than the stock ones I have, just want a little taller.
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RE: Newbie needs handlebar advice
I did the Heritage handlebars before picking up my 07 Standard. Not comf. enough. I bought the "reduced reach" bars with the wires concealed in the bars. Still not comfortable enough.
Bought (just out this year) a set of risers and a new naciele cover that brought the bars (reduced reach) back to me and now i am comfortable.
You will need your throttle cables, brakes and clutch cables all extended.
Good luck,
Bought (just out this year) a set of risers and a new naciele cover that brought the bars (reduced reach) back to me and now i am comfortable.
You will need your throttle cables, brakes and clutch cables all extended.
Good luck,
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RE: Newbie needs handlebar advice
ORIGINAL: wobray
I did the Heritage handlebars before picking up my 07 Standard. Not comf. enough. I bought the "reduced reach" bars with the wires concealed in the bars. Still not comfortable enough.
Bought (just out this year) a set of risers and a new naciele cover that brought the bars (reduced reach) back to me and now i am comfortable.
You will need your throttle cables, brakes and clutch cables all extended.
Good luck,
I did the Heritage handlebars before picking up my 07 Standard. Not comf. enough. I bought the "reduced reach" bars with the wires concealed in the bars. Still not comfortable enough.
Bought (just out this year) a set of risers and a new naciele cover that brought the bars (reduced reach) back to me and now i am comfortable.
You will need your throttle cables, brakes and clutch cables all extended.
Good luck,
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