Burly vs. Wild 1 Chubbies
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I have Wild One 508's hanging on garage wall waiting for the Indiana weather to turn cold/wet so I can take a weekend to install on my 08 RKC. Basically I do not know yet but researched quite a bit including a great chat with Wild One director of product development. Here's what I've found.....but again, not installed yet!
New TPS....bought because Dealer says have to change, Wild One says no need.
New wiring extensions (can't remember company, but can look it up)
New grips and chrome housings.......OK, that's just me wanting dress-up stuff
New 4 bolt clamp........again my dealer, but now I believe the 08 doesn't need, will find out when I pull everything off.
My last concern and the stopper so far.....brake line. Does not look long enough, Wild One says you can carefully "bend" to match new curve but I am not so sure.
So I am not trying until it's bad weather so if it's torn down and I need extended brake line I don't wait for part in sunny/warm weather.
Again......this is all on-line research and I would love to hear from someone who did this change! There is an inexpensive "Hertitage" bar ($80.00) from HD that a lot of guys like and it requires nothing but the bar change. I was not crazy about it and since I've already invested too much $$$ that some will probably end up on ebay, I am going to try the Wild Ones I bought. Now if I lived in TN, it would be January before I tried to install!!
SurfCityBagger.........which WO's specific did you install and do you have any details of install? Sorry about the long reply, just sharing where I am at on this project at the time.
1957 Classic riding 2008 RK Classic and lov'ing it!!
I have Wild One 508's hanging on garage wall waiting for the Indiana weather to turn cold/wet so I can take a weekend to install on my 08 RKC. Basically I do not know yet but researched quite a bit including a great chat with Wild One director of product development. Here's what I've found.....but again, not installed yet!
New TPS....bought because Dealer says have to change, Wild One says no need.
New wiring extensions (can't remember company, but can look it up)
New grips and chrome housings.......OK, that's just me wanting dress-up stuff
New 4 bolt clamp........again my dealer, but now I believe the 08 doesn't need, will find out when I pull everything off.
My last concern and the stopper so far.....brake line. Does not look long enough, Wild One says you can carefully "bend" to match new curve but I am not so sure.
So I am not trying until it's bad weather so if it's torn down and I need extended brake line I don't wait for part in sunny/warm weather.
Again......this is all on-line research and I would love to hear from someone who did this change! There is an inexpensive "Hertitage" bar ($80.00) from HD that a lot of guys like and it requires nothing but the bar change. I was not crazy about it and since I've already invested too much $$$ that some will probably end up on ebay, I am going to try the Wild Ones I bought. Now if I lived in TN, it would be January before I tried to install!!
SurfCityBagger.........which WO's specific did you install and do you have any details of install? Sorry about the long reply, just sharing where I am at on this project at the time.
1957 Classic riding 2008 RK Classic and lov'ing it!!
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