Handlebars
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Handlebars
Hello,
I just purchased a 2007 HD Road King and I have a few questions. First off, i'm 5'9" and I am looking for handlebars that will give me an additional pullback of 2 to 3 inches. Does anyone have any suggestions. Also, what will I need for the switch? It seems as though there is enough length in the clutch and throttle cables, and it looks like i'll need a new brake line for sure. Any imput is appreciated. I put a set of risers on my last bike, so i've been through this before.
thanks,
joel
I just purchased a 2007 HD Road King and I have a few questions. First off, i'm 5'9" and I am looking for handlebars that will give me an additional pullback of 2 to 3 inches. Does anyone have any suggestions. Also, what will I need for the switch? It seems as though there is enough length in the clutch and throttle cables, and it looks like i'll need a new brake line for sure. Any imput is appreciated. I put a set of risers on my last bike, so i've been through this before.
thanks,
joel
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From: Tallahassee, Fl
RE: Handlebars
Check out the RK bars offered by Wild1. They have 2 different sets for the RK. Great bars, run wires internally and you can massage the brake line enough to make them fit without replacing it unless you just want to.
Cruiser
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RE: Handlebars
I just did the chrome Heritage Classic bars, HD P/N 5662399, $49.95 + tax. I am also 5'9". Couldn't ride with the stock bars for more than 30 minutes before pain would set in on my neck and shoulders. Now I can ride for hours in comfort - the pain went away with the stock bars !
Best and cheapest mod I've ever done on my '07. You can keep all the stock cables and the brake line only needs to be straightened out a bit, done by hand. If you want to use the stock left handgrip, wearing a leather glove and a hefty twist will get it off. Make sure you use a shop manual and follow all the directions to a "T" and you won't go wrong.
Hope this helps.
Best and cheapest mod I've ever done on my '07. You can keep all the stock cables and the brake line only needs to be straightened out a bit, done by hand. If you want to use the stock left handgrip, wearing a leather glove and a hefty twist will get it off. Make sure you use a shop manual and follow all the directions to a "T" and you won't go wrong.
Hope this helps.
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From: Michigan
RE: Handlebars
Check out this link I did when I changed my bars out to the Street Slammers on my 06 RK Classic: www.hdforums.com/m_2638654/tm.htm Good luck with your project
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RE: Handlebars
Thanks for the imput guys. I rode about 110 miles today, as it was in the mid 50s. Great weather for April in WI. The bars bugged me a little, but the bike was awesome. I'm going to try the heritage classic bars first, as i'm a little bit of a cheapskate. I will let you know how it goes.
Joel
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