RK heritage style bars
Novice
Joined: Apr 2008
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handlebar change
I just got done changing my bars on my 2006 rk, the part# on my bars is 56569-09 . suppose to be for a 09 heritage. when I picked them up this morning I compared them to the one on a new 09 heritage and they matched up perfect. whys my pt.# different ?
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Columbia, SC
I put Heritage bars on my 07 RK about a year ago. Before the change, I could only ride about 40 minutes before I had pain between my shoulder blades. Now I can ride all day. It took me about an hour and a half. I picked up the take off bars from a local indy.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,448
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From: Massachusetts
Just picked up these bars (56902-08) myself & can't wait to put them on after what I've read on here from others. I'll post some pics after they're installed...
After long time looking found those bars at Capital City HD. Great price, fast shipping. Got them last week. Finnally got them installed today. Took me hour and 45 minutes. Could be a bit less if had some manual 
Unfortunatelly did not have a chance to ride due to weather
But even just sitting on a bike feels more comfortable. No more leanig forward to reach the bars.
Unfortunatelly did not have a chance to ride due to weather
But even just sitting on a bike feels more comfortable. No more leanig forward to reach the bars.
Novice
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 16
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From: Rogersville, TN
Change the bars today on my 08 RK to the new heritage style (HD 56902). What a huge difference when it comes to comfort. No more having to lean forward with the original bars.
Job took me about 4 hrs. ( shop wanted 5 hrs labor) taking my time and requires no cable or wire changes. Pulls the bars back about 2" - 3" and up an inch or so by the feel of it. If you are considering heritage bars you will not be dissapointed..
Job took me about 4 hrs. ( shop wanted 5 hrs labor) taking my time and requires no cable or wire changes. Pulls the bars back about 2" - 3" and up an inch or so by the feel of it. If you are considering heritage bars you will not be dissapointed..
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 466
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From: Ontario, Canada
My '02 RK Std. had Beach style bars on when I got it but I found they were too wide and not high enough although tight turns weren't really an issue. Had those changed last year to (what I was told) Custom bars which were a bit higher, narrower and decent pullback. Only problem is they are kinda awkward when doing tight turns as opposed to he beach bars.
I've read positive reviews also on the Heritage bars so that's what will be going on this spring, should clear-up the tight turn issue I have with the Custom bars.
I've read positive reviews also on the Heritage bars so that's what will be going on this spring, should clear-up the tight turn issue I have with the Custom bars.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,305
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From: southeastern, ma
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,714
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From: San Ramon, Ca
The 09 Heritage bar is different. It's not the swept back bars like the Police Bikes have. The 09 Heritage has the bars from a Softail Custom or a Dyna Wide Glide . . . the Harley Mini Ape version. Either way would be an improvement over what comes stock on a RoadKing. What are they thinking? They probably sell more Roadkings if they were comfortable for people under 6'5".