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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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I thought I had a good idea what I wanted to do. I picked up a set of Wildone 513's for my RG for a decent price. I had seen
a set on another RG. They looked good on it and they felt real comfortable so I got some. Well I got the bike torn down and
thought I'd do a mock up and it looked and felt pretty dam good. Then I thought about some 508's I had sitting there from my
old bike and thought what the hay, I'll give them a shot. They look great ( I loved them on my heritage ) and feel like old
friends. Now I'm in a dilemma. I sure don't want to have to tear this down again. I thought maybe the wife will let me put
the 513's on her heritage. I know they'll look great there.

What'd ya think?
 
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Here is a couple pics:

W0508's





W0513's






 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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I like my 513's....
 
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I put heritage bars on my RG I needed a bit more height because of should injury they worked great no cable changes. had to bend brake line us a bit.
 
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I like my 517s. - Mike
 
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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IMHO you should use the 508s and sell me the 513 for that decent price you got them for and we will both be happy
 
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 02:34 AM
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Another look as some 513s CN

[IMG]local://upfiles/1799/2C6C5975D8F04308BC425355CDE045B1.jpg[/IMG]

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i think the 513s look the best but i think your comfort is more important
 
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Which ever bar is more comfortable to you. I'm a small guy, 5'8", needed more height and pullback in a handlebar. I went with the 513 on my 08 RG and haven't regretted it.
 
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Those 513's look good on your RK.
 
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