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Feb 11, 2009 | 08:14 AM

#31

mayfly

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other then trying out different bikes with different bars - is there a way to figure out which ones will work better / best for different individuals ?

Is there a sizing chart if you will - trying to determine where to start because I too need new bars on my 98 RKC

Feb 11, 2009 | 08:42 AM

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Cloud09King

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Is there a sizing chart if you will - trying to determine where to start because I too need new bars on my 98 RKC

It's all personal preference. Some riders like their hands wide (beach bars), some like their hands up high (apes)...ect. Can also depend on what type of seat you have too? If your local dealer has some different bars in stock you should be able to sit on one of their Road Kings on the floor & have them let you hold the new bars on the bike? The new bars come wrapped in plastic so most dealers don't care about doing this for customers. This is what I did. You'll atleast get an idea of how the bars are going to feel.

Feb 11, 2009 | 09:03 AM

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deer30084

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I have an 06, FLHRCI, Road King Classic. I put Heritage handlebars on mine 3 weeks after I bought the bike. Very satisfied with them.

Feb 11, 2009 | 09:37 AM

#34

rkride

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I just ordered the Heritage style bars from Zanotti and now all I am just waiting for them to get here so I can install them. From the comments in these posts, sounds like they will do the trick. I am tired of the pain in between the shoulder blades with the stock bars.

Feb 23, 2009 | 08:32 PM

#35

kman780

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Originally Posted by TennesseeJed

i did, just yesterday, change out my 09 RK bars to Heritage style bars. PN# 56902-08. AS stated in the MOCO wishbook, "does not require any cabling changes and offers 3" more pullback. MSRP $79.95. I also changed the handlebar bushings to a poly bushing. PN# 56298-03 MSRP $39.95. reduces vibration and less flexing. Did this myself in about a hr or so. The Heritage bars also have the holes for the internal wiring which i didn't do.

Will these just bolt up to my 06 RK?

Feb 23, 2009 | 09:07 PM

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Adacas

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Originally Posted by TennesseeJed

i did, just yesterday, change out my 09 RK bars to Heritage style bars. PN# 56902-08. AS stated in the MOCO wishbook, "does not require any cabling changes and offers 3" more pullback. MSRP $79.95. I also changed the handlebar bushings to a poly bushing. PN# 56298-03 MSRP $39.95. reduces vibration and less flexing. Did this myself in about a hr or so. The Heritage bars also have the holes for the internal wiring which i didn't do.

Are you serious?? My dealer is quoting me a 5 hour job to install these bars on my 09 RKC. I need to know if you did indeed change them out in an hour ~ Thanks

Feb 23, 2009 | 09:51 PM

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skratch

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Originally Posted by BigG2009FLHRC

Cloud09King - thanks! I checked out the bars in the new 2009 catalog and those Part# 56902-08 Heritage bars are the ones I want. Good call! Now I have to steel myself to pay for the bars and buy new grips, as I believe you wreck the left one when you take it off. Or am I wrong?

once you get the handlebars off the bike, just dip the left grip in some hot water for a minute. that will soften up the glue enough where you can just twist it off. i've changed my bars out about 4 times (yeah, i can't make up my mind) and am still on the original grips.

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Originally Posted by Adacas

Are you serious?? My dealer is quoting me a 5 hour job to install these bars on my 09 RKC. I need to know if you did indeed change them out in an hour ~ Thanks

once you've done it once or twice, it doesn't take long to do. now your dealer may be quoting you extra time to do the lines as well. the bars are the quick part.

Last edited by skratch; Feb 23, 2009 at 09:54 PM.

Feb 24, 2009 | 10:03 AM

#38

Cloud09King

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Are you serious?? My dealer is quoting me a 5 hour job to install these bars on my 09 RKC. I need to know if you did indeed change them out in an hour ~ Thanks

5 hours...for what??? You can't internally wire these bars so I know your not doing that? You changing any lines or cables over to braided ones? All I did was swap out my stock bars for these bars & kept the same grips & lines/cables. My dealer charged me $120 & took him a little over an hour to do.

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Feb 24, 2009 | 10:30 AM

#39

BigGdawg

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The bars have been on since Saturday and the difference in handling is remarkable. When you can keep your head up it's like the bike has power steering. 56902-08 Heritage-type bars is the answer. My dealer charged me $120 to put them on, too. Thanks, everybody!