'02 Road King High HandleBar Install Report
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'02 Road King High HandleBar Install Report
I'm posting this so the next poor bastard wanting to know if the Road King High Handle Bar will fit his (her) 02 Road King Standard without cable and line changes, and if its easy. YES, the high bars will fit the 02 FLHRi standard Road King without changing the cables or brake lines and without electrical cable extensions and its easy if you have any mechanical ability (the manual helps). Just dig in and the smoke will clear.It’s not complicated. Wish I had put these on as soon as I bought the bike- they are awesomely comfortable and allow better control in tight turns.
Install Notes:
1. If your sitting on the fence on whether or not to do it, just go buy the goddam things and put em' on.
2. Road King High bars are P/N 55954-00; $49.99 in June 08 from HD dealer.
3 THe HD label attached to the packaging says "Handlebar, Pullback, FLHR "
4. Installed these on an 02 FLHRi \\; (not the Custom or the Classic RK).
5. I'm 5' 7" on a good day and the stock bars were killing me in the wrists and elbows (even with a Corbin Close seat).
6. The install was easy, and it was my first time. If you're wondering if you can do it your self, YES.
7. The left (clutch) grip will not come off- its is glued on with boo-koo glue.I tried the tips and tricks (compressed air) but I spent a ****load of time and just put on some flame grips).
8. It took me about 4 hours. About 1 hour was spent looking for screws that got away. Another 30-40 minutes was spent trying to take the stock LH grip off. SHould take you less time.
 
9. Everything was pulled a little tighter and I had to reform the brake line a little. There is enough slack in everything for the High Bars.
10.The Handle Bar clips from the dealer were only $0.99 so replaced then.
11. I installed a 90 degree grease zerk in head while I had the nacelle apart.
12. Another 30 minutes was spent learning how to adjust the throttle cables correctly- everything is easy when you know how- and I know how now and could do it again in 10 minutes.  You dont have to remove anything but removing the breather cover gives you a better view (its just 1 screw).
13. Indi mechanic told me how to correctly tighten the riser clamps- [b]tighten rear screws first. Then tighten the front screws to pinch the bars.
14. I ended up with the bars adjusted "higher" or slightly forward of the rake of the forks. I can lean back, feet on highway pegs and its comfortable.
15. Lastly, I did the Cruise Control Backlash adjustment. Know that to press the RESUME, push the switch forward ( I don’t use the cruise much).
Dealer Notes:
1. The HD Parts and Accessories Bible does not include the 02 RK when describing fitment.
2.Then I asked the Dealer Service dude, he said it is because the High Bars came on the 02. This, of course, is bull****.[/size]
3. HD Dealer Service told me that a wire extension kit was required ($69 from HD) which was bull**** too. No wire extension was required. If you have the extra jack lying around, it might make it easier to route the cables and brake line through the throttle side of the nacelle, but you dont need it.
4. An inde mechanic told me the throttle cable was adjusted too tight if the cruise control was bumping off when hitting a bump. He said to give it a little slack. For that, and because he was a good all around dude, he will receive a case of beer.
A good write-up mentioned elsewhere in the HDF is
http://www.bikernet.com/roadkingreport/roadkingreportarch.asp?Article=122002
So, if you are waffling on whether or not to do it, just go buy the goddam things and put em' on yourself. Even though I didn't find an exact reference to an '02 Road King, thanks goes to every one that gave good info in the many other posts I did read. I can post an "AFTER" pic if anyone is interested.
 
KB
Install Notes:
1. If your sitting on the fence on whether or not to do it, just go buy the goddam things and put em' on.
2. Road King High bars are P/N 55954-00; $49.99 in June 08 from HD dealer.
3 THe HD label attached to the packaging says "Handlebar, Pullback, FLHR "
4. Installed these on an 02 FLHRi \\; (not the Custom or the Classic RK).
5. I'm 5' 7" on a good day and the stock bars were killing me in the wrists and elbows (even with a Corbin Close seat).
6. The install was easy, and it was my first time. If you're wondering if you can do it your self, YES.
7. The left (clutch) grip will not come off- its is glued on with boo-koo glue.I tried the tips and tricks (compressed air) but I spent a ****load of time and just put on some flame grips).
8. It took me about 4 hours. About 1 hour was spent looking for screws that got away. Another 30-40 minutes was spent trying to take the stock LH grip off. SHould take you less time.
 
9. Everything was pulled a little tighter and I had to reform the brake line a little. There is enough slack in everything for the High Bars.
10.The Handle Bar clips from the dealer were only $0.99 so replaced then.
11. I installed a 90 degree grease zerk in head while I had the nacelle apart.
12. Another 30 minutes was spent learning how to adjust the throttle cables correctly- everything is easy when you know how- and I know how now and could do it again in 10 minutes.  You dont have to remove anything but removing the breather cover gives you a better view (its just 1 screw).
13. Indi mechanic told me how to correctly tighten the riser clamps- [b]tighten rear screws first. Then tighten the front screws to pinch the bars.
14. I ended up with the bars adjusted "higher" or slightly forward of the rake of the forks. I can lean back, feet on highway pegs and its comfortable.
15. Lastly, I did the Cruise Control Backlash adjustment. Know that to press the RESUME, push the switch forward ( I don’t use the cruise much).
Dealer Notes:
1. The HD Parts and Accessories Bible does not include the 02 RK when describing fitment.
2.Then I asked the Dealer Service dude, he said it is because the High Bars came on the 02. This, of course, is bull****.[/size]
3. HD Dealer Service told me that a wire extension kit was required ($69 from HD) which was bull**** too. No wire extension was required. If you have the extra jack lying around, it might make it easier to route the cables and brake line through the throttle side of the nacelle, but you dont need it.
4. An inde mechanic told me the throttle cable was adjusted too tight if the cruise control was bumping off when hitting a bump. He said to give it a little slack. For that, and because he was a good all around dude, he will receive a case of beer.
A good write-up mentioned elsewhere in the HDF is
http://www.bikernet.com/roadkingreport/roadkingreportarch.asp?Article=122002
So, if you are waffling on whether or not to do it, just go buy the goddam things and put em' on yourself. Even though I didn't find an exact reference to an '02 Road King, thanks goes to every one that gave good info in the many other posts I did read. I can post an "AFTER" pic if anyone is interested.
 
KB
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RE:'02 Road King High HandleBar Install Report
Quick update: \\; Readjusted the angle from forward of the fork rake a little, to even with the fork rake. \\; THey were abit too tall but now they are perfect. \\; Took 1.0 hour.
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RE: RE:'02 Road King High HandleBar Install Report
Changed my bars out myself and it was no problem either. \\; And I'm a moron. \\; I swapped out my heritage bars for another \\;identical set as I thought they were bent. \\; \\;They weren't bent though. \\; There is something going on with what the bars are attached to that is making them a bit uneven. \\; \\;Any thoughts? \\;
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Kbore thanks for the write-up, I've been thinking about changing mine-sounds pretty painless.
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Ken-I noticed that with my 06 RK, when I'm \\;riding and look at the nacelle it looks like the wheel \\;is turned just a little but I'm going straight. My first thought was maybe the previous owner dropped it but haven't noticed anything else. Who knows
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Ken-I noticed that with my 06 RK, when I'm \\;riding and look at the nacelle it looks like the wheel \\;is turned just a little but I'm going straight. My first thought was maybe the previous owner dropped it but haven't noticed anything else. Who knows
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Make sure the bolts that hold the bottom of the handlebar clamp are tight on the bottom of the top triple tree (they run from the bottom of the top tree). You can turn the bars full left and right to get to them. No other part removal needed to get to them.
I thought something was bent on mine too and one day noticed if I gave the bars a hard snap to the left or right they'd move a little and stay off center. Checked the bolts and one was actually just a little more than finger tight. Tightened them both and problem solved.
I thought something was bent on mine too and one day noticed if I gave the bars a hard snap to the left or right they'd move a little and stay off center. Checked the bolts and one was actually just a little more than finger tight. Tightened them both and problem solved.
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I'm posting this so the next poor bastard wanting to know if the Road King High Handle Bar will fit his (her) 02 Road King Standard without cable and line changes, and if its easy. YES, the high bars will fit the 02 FLHRi standard Road King without changing the cables or brake lines and without electrical cable extensions and its easy if you have any mechanical ability (the manual helps). Just dig in and the smoke will clear.Itâs not complicated. Wish I had put these on as soon as I bought the bike- they are awesomely comfortable and allow better control in tight turns.
Install Notes:
1. If your sitting on the fence on whether or not to do it, just go buy the goddam things and put em' on.
2. Road King High bars are P/N 55954-00; $49.99 in June 08 from HD dealer.
3 THe HD label attached to the packaging says "Handlebar, Pullback, FLHR "
4. Installed these on an 02 FLHRi \\; (not the Custom or the Classic RK).
5. I'm 5' 7" on a good day and the stock bars were killing me in the wrists and elbows (even with a Corbin Close seat).
6. The install was easy, and it was my first time. If you're wondering if you can do it your self, YES.
7. The left (clutch) grip will not come off- its is glued on with boo-koo glue.I tried the tips and tricks (compressed air) but I spent a ****load of time and just put on some flame grips).
8. It took me about 4 hours. About 1 hour was spent looking for screws that got away. Another 30-40 minutes was spent trying to take the stock LH grip off. SHould take you less time.
 
9. Everything was pulled a little tighter and I had to reform the brake line a little. There is enough slack in everything for the High Bars.
10.The Handle Bar clips from the dealer were only $0.99 so replaced then.
11. I installed a 90 degree grease zerk in head while I had the nacelle apart.
12. Another 30 minutes was spent learning how to adjust the throttle cables correctly- everything is easy when you know how- and I know how now and could do it again in 10 minutes.  You dont have to remove anything but removing the breather cover gives you a better view (its just 1 screw).
13. Indi mechanic told me how to correctly tighten the riser clamps- [b]tighten rear screws first. Then tighten the front screws to pinch the bars.
14. I ended up with the bars adjusted "higher" or slightly forward of the rake of the forks. I can lean back, feet on highway pegs and its comfortable.
15. Lastly, I did the Cruise Control Backlash adjustment. Know that to press the RESUME, push the switch forward ( I donât use the cruise much).
Dealer Notes:
1. The HD Parts and Accessories Bible does not include the 02 RK when describing fitment.
2.Then I asked the Dealer Service dude, he said it is because the High Bars came on the 02. This, of course, is bull****.[/size]
3. HD Dealer Service told me that a wire extension kit was required ($69 from HD) which was bull**** too. No wire extension was required. If you have the extra jack lying around, it might make it easier to route the cables and brake line through the throttle side of the nacelle, but you dont need it.
4. An inde mechanic told me the throttle cable was adjusted too tight if the cruise control was bumping off when hitting a bump. He said to give it a little slack. For that, and because he was a good all around dude, he will receive a case of beer.
A good write-up mentioned elsewhere in the HDF is
http://www.bikernet.com/roadkingreport/roadkingreportarch.asp?Article=122002
So, if you are waffling on whether or not to do it, just go buy the goddam things and put em' on yourself. Even though I didn't find an exact reference to an '02 Road King, thanks goes to every one that gave good info in the many other posts I did read. I can post an "AFTER" pic if anyone is interested.
 
KB
Install Notes:
1. If your sitting on the fence on whether or not to do it, just go buy the goddam things and put em' on.
2. Road King High bars are P/N 55954-00; $49.99 in June 08 from HD dealer.
3 THe HD label attached to the packaging says "Handlebar, Pullback, FLHR "
4. Installed these on an 02 FLHRi \\; (not the Custom or the Classic RK).
5. I'm 5' 7" on a good day and the stock bars were killing me in the wrists and elbows (even with a Corbin Close seat).
6. The install was easy, and it was my first time. If you're wondering if you can do it your self, YES.
7. The left (clutch) grip will not come off- its is glued on with boo-koo glue.I tried the tips and tricks (compressed air) but I spent a ****load of time and just put on some flame grips).
8. It took me about 4 hours. About 1 hour was spent looking for screws that got away. Another 30-40 minutes was spent trying to take the stock LH grip off. SHould take you less time.
 
9. Everything was pulled a little tighter and I had to reform the brake line a little. There is enough slack in everything for the High Bars.
10.The Handle Bar clips from the dealer were only $0.99 so replaced then.
11. I installed a 90 degree grease zerk in head while I had the nacelle apart.
12. Another 30 minutes was spent learning how to adjust the throttle cables correctly- everything is easy when you know how- and I know how now and could do it again in 10 minutes.  You dont have to remove anything but removing the breather cover gives you a better view (its just 1 screw).
13. Indi mechanic told me how to correctly tighten the riser clamps- [b]tighten rear screws first. Then tighten the front screws to pinch the bars.
14. I ended up with the bars adjusted "higher" or slightly forward of the rake of the forks. I can lean back, feet on highway pegs and its comfortable.
15. Lastly, I did the Cruise Control Backlash adjustment. Know that to press the RESUME, push the switch forward ( I donât use the cruise much).
Dealer Notes:
1. The HD Parts and Accessories Bible does not include the 02 RK when describing fitment.
2.Then I asked the Dealer Service dude, he said it is because the High Bars came on the 02. This, of course, is bull****.[/size]
3. HD Dealer Service told me that a wire extension kit was required ($69 from HD) which was bull**** too. No wire extension was required. If you have the extra jack lying around, it might make it easier to route the cables and brake line through the throttle side of the nacelle, but you dont need it.
4. An inde mechanic told me the throttle cable was adjusted too tight if the cruise control was bumping off when hitting a bump. He said to give it a little slack. For that, and because he was a good all around dude, he will receive a case of beer.
A good write-up mentioned elsewhere in the HDF is
http://www.bikernet.com/roadkingreport/roadkingreportarch.asp?Article=122002
So, if you are waffling on whether or not to do it, just go buy the goddam things and put em' on yourself. Even though I didn't find an exact reference to an '02 Road King, thanks goes to every one that gave good info in the many other posts I did read. I can post an "AFTER" pic if anyone is interested.
 
KB
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