Changing handlebars on RK
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Changing handlebars on RK
Has anyone personally done a handlebar change on their RK? I bought HD extended reach handlebars for my new RK along with an electrical cable extension kit and new grips and now I wonder if I'm capable of doing the install. I could have it done by the dealer at 1000 mile checkup, but, I'd like it sooner. Need advice from the brethren. Thanks!
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RE: Changing handlebars on RK
Ted, there is a post on doing just what you want to do. I will see if I can find it, good info.
Found it:http://www.vtwintalk.com/m_24987/mpa...tm#24987#24987
You can use the search engine to look for other posts related to handlebar change as well, you can do it Ted.
Found it:http://www.vtwintalk.com/m_24987/mpa...tm#24987#24987
You can use the search engine to look for other posts related to handlebar change as well, you can do it Ted.
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RE: Changing handlebars on RK
I replaced my 2005 RK Classic bars with the RK Custom pull back beach bars and did not have any problems with it. I did use a service manual and would highly suggest getting one for this procedure and for general reference. Let me know if I can help.
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Tourer
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RE: Changing handlebars on RK
Definitely get the shop manual. If you follow it, you can do it...step by step. Just take your time. I changed the stock bars on my '05 Road King Classic to Wild 1 Chubbies (WO508's) and just finished tonight. If I can do it, you can too. You'll need a set of Torx bits, hex keys, sockets, wrenches, and torque wrenches. Good luck.
Tom
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RE: Changing handlebars on RK
Hey Tom,
I'm about to install a set of 518's. Did you have to extend your wires, or are they long enough to reach without any modification?
Thanks,
Rick
I'm about to install a set of 518's. Did you have to extend your wires, or are they long enough to reach without any modification?
Thanks,
Rick
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Tourer
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RE: Changing handlebars on RK
there is really nothing to it, just take your time. i went from the stock bars to the hd road king high bars, and i didnt have to change cables or wires, but it's still the same principle. just take your time, and you will be alright.
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RE: Changing handlebars on RK
I changed the bars on my 1995 Roadking. Not a real problem, just a little time consuming. I also changed a set on a Roadking in a parking lot in Oklahoma City for a young guy that had crashed and bent his bars while on his way to the 100th anniversay. The dealership was too busy to do it for him, and I was just hanging around anyway.
Just get a shop manual and follow it. You'll be fine, and the satisfaction of doing your own work is gratifying.
Regards,
Bill
Just get a shop manual and follow it. You'll be fine, and the satisfaction of doing your own work is gratifying.
Regards,
Bill
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RE: Changing handlebars on RK
ORIGINAL: billnourse
I changed the bars on my 1995 Roadking. Not a real problem, just a little time consuming. I also changed a set on a Roadking in a parking lot in Oklahoma City for a young guy that had crashed and bent his bars while on his way to the 100th anniversay. The dealership was too busy to do it for him, and I was just hanging around anyway.
Just get a shop manual and follow it. You'll be fine, and the satisfaction of doing your own work is gratifying.
Regards,
Bill
I changed the bars on my 1995 Roadking. Not a real problem, just a little time consuming. I also changed a set on a Roadking in a parking lot in Oklahoma City for a young guy that had crashed and bent his bars while on his way to the 100th anniversay. The dealership was too busy to do it for him, and I was just hanging around anyway.
Just get a shop manual and follow it. You'll be fine, and the satisfaction of doing your own work is gratifying.
Regards,
Bill
Jim