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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 12:56 AM
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Just changed out my stock handlebars with the Wild Ones' Chubbys Road King II's. There is a really big difference in the feel of the bike I think that I am going to be really happy. Thanks to the info on the forum I did it myself in about 3 hours. Saved at least a couple hundred bucks!
 
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 01:11 AM
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Beware this forum can make you spend all the money that you save aLSO
 
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 01:45 AM
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Just changed out my stock handlebars with the Wild Ones' Chubbys Road King II's. There is a really big difference in the feel of the bike I think that I am going to be really happy. Thanks to the info on the forum I did it myself in about 3 hours. Saved at least a couple hundred bucks!

Could you post some pics ???

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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 06:02 AM
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Here's mine.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 01:54 PM
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Steve-- Are these the 518s that you added? I've been drooling all over myself 'bout those.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 03:09 PM
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Yeah 508's that's the ticket for me ...
 
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 07:03 PM
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Yes, mine are the 518's. I will send you a picture soon.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 04:41 AM
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Just put the 508's on mine this winter, along with ss cables. Man, what a difference, no more neck pain and I'm sitting comfortable. Also added the Mustang solo seat with drivers backrest. I can ride all day and still be ready for more. I think the 508's look good too. Fat, chrome, comfortable, but still retain the classic RK profile.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 06:10 PM
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Just changed out my stock handlebars with the Wild Ones' Chubbys Road King II's. There is a really big difference in the feel of the bike I think that I am going to be really happy. Thanks to the info on the forum I did it myself in about 3 hours. Saved at least a couple hundred bucks!

Bill,

Did you run the wires inside the bars?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 08:56 PM
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Yea, ran the wiring inside the bar. Piece of cake. Make sure you label everything and carefully remove the pins. It can be done without extending the wiring harness, but if I remember right, the harness ends up closer to the triple tree cover than actually inside the nacelle. It was alot easier than I thought it would be.
 
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