I know there are a lot of threads out there on swapping out handle bars on the RK, and I'm also looking to do the same thing. As I look at the Harley web site I see that some will not fit on an '08 with ABS. Does anyone know why this would be, I'm sure there's a reason, but I sure can't understand what ABS has to do with handlebars or how the handlebars would be affected???
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I am wanting to change my bars on my '08 RKC with ABS too.

I read somewhere on the forums is because they do not have the ABS extenders (for the ABS cabling) yet. The extenders are supposed to be out before too long.

I would like to have my bars get back to me by at least an inch maybe two. Happens when you are a 5'7" short ****.

 

ABS I suspect that HD does not have the brake line available as of yet. I just put on a set of the "new Heritage" bars that are made for the ABS. They seem ok for now, if I have to swap out again I will stop this silliness and just get the helibars as that would be a final solution as they are completely adjustable.

 

Thanks guys, that all makes sense now! I'm also 5'7" and looking at the RK "Heritage" bars since they don't need any extensions - it seems that most folks on the other threads like them, so hopefully they'll be fine for a short person like me. It's really a pain to be changing out bars on these later model RK's, with any luck these may be my last (on this bike anyway).

 

Hey there guys, I heard all the same scare tactics from my stealer, and finaly said screw it, as it wasn't worth the pain, so off with the stock crap, and on on with the 14 in apes.
Best thing I could have done to the king by far.
As for the ABS I just ran a russel platinum braided 8+ over stock, bled out the air, and all is good now, no more pain and the bike looks right evil.
I get a lot of complements on her, and she rides like a dream.
Just call Johnny at www.hdbikeparts,com and he will take care of you.
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