Heritage bars on a RK Classic? *UPDATE*
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Heritage bars on a RK Classic? *UPDATE*
I talked with the sales guy at the dealer yesterday and he said a lot of people have put Heritage bars on the RKC's with much happiness. Has anyone done this and how did it work out? I am also wondering if WILD 1 has an exact version of the Heritage bars only a "chubby" version so I can hide the wiring. I can't find the exact measurements of the stock Heritage bars.
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RE: Heritage bars on a RK Classic?
On the Harley website look up handlebars. Click on the link to handlebar measurement chart. It gives you the rise, pullback, width and part numbers for all Harley handlebars. I have the Heritage bars on my 07 RKC and like them much better than the stock bars. Luck
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RE: Heritage bars on a RK Classic?
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I will. One thing he did say is that the Heritage bars area direct bolt on with no mods required. That is a big plus.
I will. One thing he did say is that the Heritage bars area direct bolt on with no mods required. That is a big plus.
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RE: Heritage bars on a RK Classic?
I would double check with the dealer that you spoke with. In your sig, you show a 08 RKC in your future. With the fly by wire, the Heritage bars may not be a direct replacement. Need to rework the bars for the internal wiring from the posts that I have read.
If the dealer confirms the direct swap, I am sure that several members, myself included would be very interested in knowing this.
If the dealer confirms the direct swap, I am sure that several members, myself included would be very interested in knowing this.
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RE: Heritage bars on a RK Classic?
I didn't like the feel of the heritage bars. I went with the RK high bars and love them. No pain on long rides. Plus the chrome looks better. 
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RE: Heritage bars on a RK Classic?
I picked up my bike on Sat. and that's when I talked to him about it as I sat on it to see how they felt. Being 5'7" and arms unlike an ape, I feel like I am leaning forward to hold the bars. He then said they were a direct swap with no wiring mods needed. I sent out an email to Wild 1 and asked them if they had bars comparable to the design of the Heritage bars. I will post when I hear from them.
RK1121, what is the part number of the stock Heritage bars?
RK1121, what is the part number of the stock Heritage bars?
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RE: Heritage bars on a RK Classic?
I didn't like the feel of the heritage bars. I went with the RK high bars and love them.
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RE: Heritage bars on a RK Classic?
I want to know what you guys consider comfortable? I emailed Wild 1's and he replied with the the "508's" as the best for my height and ride preference. I am just wondering if these give you the "pushing a wheelbarrow" feeling, cause to me that hurts my wrists when riding and makes working the throttle a non-natural position, in my opinion. I likehaving my arms with my knuckles in the "in the wind" position as it feels more natural when riding and doesn't put a strain on the wrists over a long distance. I sat on a Heritage and that felt very natural and looked to be very comfortable. What's the overall feeling here? I want my hands higher and back a bit from stock. Sitting on my bike I feel like I am leaning forward to hold on. It sucks being "not so tall"!
Thanks for the help guys/gals
Thanks for the help guys/gals