Handlebar change for RK
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Road Captain
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Handlebar change for RK
Lookin' to change, heard a lot about the Wild1 518's but the $ is stiff, anyone have othe rideas? Looking to brin the bars back toward me a bit, no apes.
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RE: Handlebar change for RK
Do you have 50 bucks? You can getthe "chrome roadking high handlebar part number 55954-00. 4.5" higher and 2" narrower than stock. They worked out great for me and you don't have to change out the cables. I'm 5'8" so I'm atad short.
Here is a link to some pics of mybike with them on it: https://www.hdforums.com/m_1981549/tm.htm
Good luck, Ralph
Here is a link to some pics of mybike with them on it: https://www.hdforums.com/m_1981549/tm.htm
Good luck, Ralph
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RE: Handlebar change for RK
here is apic of the stock 08 RK/RKC bars and the RK high bars next to each other.
Obviously they changed the bars on the 08's, cause they're only maybe 2" higher, a bit narrower and a bit more pull-back. But I agree, they are the ticket!
RK IVAN I PM'd you a link to my RK high bar swap, if you haven't already got it.
Obviously they changed the bars on the 08's, cause they're only maybe 2" higher, a bit narrower and a bit more pull-back. But I agree, they are the ticket!
RK IVAN I PM'd you a link to my RK high bar swap, if you haven't already got it.
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RE: Handlebar change for RK
First thing I did 6 years ago was to change the handlebars, couldn't stand the stock bars. I went to Flanders bars which come up and back, much more comfortable, for me. See pics.
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RE: Handlebar change for RK
They make a set of bars for the police special for the '08 RKC - mine are due to be installed today. They are suppose to be 2" longer than the stock bars and suppose to be a lot more comfortable. The cost is approx. $70; I'll let you know how they work out.
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RE: Handlebar change for RK
Thanx guys, nice pics, I will check on the RK High bars, Flanders and Wild1 are nice but $$ for handlebars, I'd rather spend on new shocks or Cams later.
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RE: Handlebar change for RK
ORIGINAL: RK Ivan
Thanx guys, nice pics, I will check on the RK High bars, Flanders and Wild1 are nice but $$ for handlebars, I'd rather spend on new shocks or Cams later.
Buzz
Thanx guys, nice pics, I will check on the RK High bars, Flanders and Wild1 are nice but $$ for handlebars, I'd rather spend on new shocks or Cams later.
Buzz
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RE: Handlebar change for RK
ORIGINAL: jamesrgarner
They make a set of bars for the police special for the '08 RKC - mine are due to be installed today. They are suppose to be 2" longer than the stock bars and suppose to be a lot more comfortable. The cost is approx. $70; I'll let you know how they work out.
They make a set of bars for the police special for the '08 RKC - mine are due to be installed today. They are suppose to be 2" longer than the stock bars and suppose to be a lot more comfortable. The cost is approx. $70; I'll let you know how they work out.
