How many RK owners have switched to Heritage handlebars?
6th Gear
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RE: How many RK owners have switched to Heritage handlebars?
Call me weird. My brother in law has a Heritage and he and I switch bikes. (I have a 2001 Road King Classic). I don't like the Heritage bars, I much prefer the stock Road King bars. To each his own.
Road Captain
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RE: How many RK owners have switched to Heritage handlebars?
Yeah, I've ridden the RK Classic and its bars seem OK to me -- at least they don't have the serious pull-back that my Custom does. Many seem to like them, but they cause my right forearm to cramp-up, probably due to the wrist angle and throttle tension. The Chubby 518s have a nice, clean look (at a price) and I think I'm gonna give 'em a try.
Cruiser
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RE: How many RK owners have switched to Heritage handlebars?
I liked the bars I had on my '99 RKC...I think those are the Fat Boy bars. They have a similar bend but are wider. I'm switching to them on my 05 RK this year. [sm=icon_rock.gif]
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RE: How many RK owners have switched to Heritage handlebars?
3 Questions about the beach bars:
Do I have to change the cables?
Are they taller than Road King Classic stock bars?
Do the grips come closer to the rider?
Do I have to change the cables?
Are they taller than Road King Classic stock bars?
Do the grips come closer to the rider?
Road Captain
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RE: How many RK owners have switched to Heritage handlebars?
3 Questions about the beach bars:
Do I have to change the cables?
Are they taller than Road King Classic stock bars?
Do the grips come closer to the rider?
Do I have to change the cables?
Are they taller than Road King Classic stock bars?
Do the grips come closer to the rider?
The rise is lower than than the stock
and the handlebars/grips come closer to you. They are wider, 35.75 inches to be exact.
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RE: How many RK owners have switched to Heritage handlebars?
I too wanted to change my stock bars, but after 700 miles with the Sundowner Sole I've come to like the stock bars.
A thought to ponder
But Iam thinking a set of drag bars on 8" risers[&:] would really set my bike apart for the others. Yeah I know drag bars and a Road King don't seem to go together, but I had a set on my 1980 Sturgis and it was a very comfortable ride, beside if I don't like them, the stockers will be sitting in the garage
A thought to ponder
But Iam thinking a set of drag bars on 8" risers[&:] would really set my bike apart for the others. Yeah I know drag bars and a Road King don't seem to go together, but I had a set on my 1980 Sturgis and it was a very comfortable ride, beside if I don't like them, the stockers will be sitting in the garage
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RE: How many RK owners have switched to Heritage handlebars?
I just switched out my RK Custom bars for the Chubby 513 baby apes. They're very similar to the Heritage dimensions, but much wider, 36". They feel great, and look nice.
The 518's are nice, too, but I like my arms out in front of me. Keeps my back straight, instead of hunching over.
The 518's are nice, too, but I like my arms out in front of me. Keeps my back straight, instead of hunching over.
