04 roadking Beach bar change
Road Warrior
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From: StL, MO. USA
I have swapped to the 'Wild 1's Beach Bars.
I did NOT have to extend the wiring harness, but it is a snug fit. I also test fitted a set H-D Beach Bars that I have hanging in the garage and I think they are actually about a 1/2" shorter - so the wiring should be fine on those too.
Before you go & make a purchase check-out the beach bars from Wild 1...
they are a bit smoother, and look a lot closer to the 'traditional' baech bars than th H-D offerings do...
http://www.wild1inc.com/orderWO550.html
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From: Southern Colorado
Good advice from everyone...Huff is right. You'll need to 'practice' these turns after you change them out....beautiful look though.
BTW, when I bought my RKC it had BB's installed on it. The previous owner didn't change out the cables and because they were tight they tended to rub on the top of the tank (next to the gas cap) and eventually rubbed a hole in the clear coat. Even if the tech's don't recommend longer cables think about whether they'll touch the tank on slow, right-hand turns. Buying +2" cables may save some heartache later.
BTW, when I bought my RKC it had BB's installed on it. The previous owner didn't change out the cables and because they were tight they tended to rub on the top of the tank (next to the gas cap) and eventually rubbed a hole in the clear coat. Even if the tech's don't recommend longer cables think about whether they'll touch the tank on slow, right-hand turns. Buying +2" cables may save some heartache later.
Cruiser
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From: Upstate NY
Jumpman... beautiful bike... do you have any other pictures you can post that are "overall" shots. I am interested to see how the beach bars look with your hard lowers.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Last edited by BigNick; Mar 10, 2009 at 11:49 PM.
6th Gear
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From: Whistler
Take a look at the the wild 1: 518's Chubby RK II Bars.
Pretty close look to the Beach Bars, I found the 518's end rise and pullback more comfortable, just a couple inches difference is surprising. Depends on your own height and reach too.
I did install 2" longer cables, but didn't need to extend any wiring, just freed up a little slack from inside the nacelle clips.
http://www.wild1inc.com/wo518rk.html
Either way, good looks and definite improvement over the stock bars.
Pretty close look to the Beach Bars, I found the 518's end rise and pullback more comfortable, just a couple inches difference is surprising. Depends on your own height and reach too.
I did install 2" longer cables, but didn't need to extend any wiring, just freed up a little slack from inside the nacelle clips.
http://www.wild1inc.com/wo518rk.html
Either way, good looks and definite improvement over the stock bars.
Last edited by moonie; Mar 11, 2009 at 12:02 AM. Reason: spelling
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Had beachbars on my ol' RKC. Had to buy HD diamondback extension cables to ensure all's well when riding and making turns preventing any rubbing towards to the bike's body. Would recommend this to anybody cuz it was very comfortable in handling the bike for a big man like me.
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From: StL, MO. USA
Thanks.
Here you go:
And you can also check-out my photobucket galleries:
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