RK Custom - Advice needed
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RE: RK Custom - Advice needed
Yup, found it this afternoon.
Sitting on it you can certainly tell it will make a difference in riding position (positive I think). I am curious though about the throttle and idle cables... it would seem that because of the lower height of the bars that these cables would drag across the gas filler cap (they have a flush mounted cap installed on their RK so it eliminates the problem).
Any suggestions from people with the 518's about how to avoid this? (presumming I would hide whatever cables I could, and go braided on the rest)
I also have heard of guys going to the Heritage bars, although from sitting on one at the showroom that would me a MAJOR change and I am unsure I could enjoy it.
John-
Sitting on it you can certainly tell it will make a difference in riding position (positive I think). I am curious though about the throttle and idle cables... it would seem that because of the lower height of the bars that these cables would drag across the gas filler cap (they have a flush mounted cap installed on their RK so it eliminates the problem).
Any suggestions from people with the 518's about how to avoid this? (presumming I would hide whatever cables I could, and go braided on the rest)
I also have heard of guys going to the Heritage bars, although from sitting on one at the showroom that would me a MAJOR change and I am unsure I could enjoy it.
John-
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RE: RK Custom - Advice needed
The Heritage bars seem a little too much like apes for my taste -- that's why I have the 518s in the garage awaiting installation. Johnny at hdbikeparts.com recommends longer throttle cables to take care of that. I'll probably get some. The stock wiring will work OK inside the bar.
Nice store, eh? Ride up for the free Thursday BBQ!
Nice store, eh? Ride up for the free Thursday BBQ!
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RE: RK Custom - Advice needed
I'm 6' tall and love the Beach Bars. I got rid of the stock seat immediately and bought a Corbic Classic Solo. It permits me to sit back a couple of inched and allows me to move up also. Makes the bars just right. I've done 700 mile days and no fatigue.
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RE: RK Custom - Advice needed
I am still working on the Solo seat idea around my house.. both my wife and youngest daughter seem opposed to it. Something about how the hell do we go for a ride if you do that? (I try the whole angle of replacing the seat in 2 minutes bit and they are not buying!)
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It is a very nice store... and I actually had a very nice experience talking to the guy at the parts desk (Beeno). He was by far the most friendly and helpful parts guy I have spoken to at any of the local dealers.
I will have to look into the Thursday BBQ.. do you typically ride over?
I will have to look into the Thursday BBQ.. do you typically ride over?
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John, if you remember we have the same bikes 
I'm around 6.1 maybe closer to 6.2 in's tall.
I just put some Burley Curiser Bars on mine.
My seat use to bother me also, not anymore, the new bars changed it all.
To each their own but the stock bars on a Custom are far from anything I want to ride with.
The new bars give me a feeling of MUCH more control also, the stock are way to long and flemsly.
To bad your not near you could take it for a ride.
Oh did I mention she has GIANT tittys, no way for me to ride and sit anywhere near back without smashing her chest.
With the new bars I have to reach for them which sits me up over the bike a little more and adds way more control.
IMO this is noway to ride, kinda like a back seat driver, I feel the new bars may extend my life a bit also.
I looked for the perfect bars for over a year, finaly found the perfect bars for ME.
My camera is going out to the shop with me this morning, I promise to take some pic's!
If I can figure out how tp post pic's I will.....
I'm also going to take some pic's of some hiway pegs that are much safer and very comfortable!
I'll have her take a few pic's of me sittin on it also so you and others get a better idea.
Stay tuned, I'll be back this evening!
Gene
I'm around 6.1 maybe closer to 6.2 in's tall.
I just put some Burley Curiser Bars on mine.
My seat use to bother me also, not anymore, the new bars changed it all.
To each their own but the stock bars on a Custom are far from anything I want to ride with.
The new bars give me a feeling of MUCH more control also, the stock are way to long and flemsly.
To bad your not near you could take it for a ride.
Oh did I mention she has GIANT tittys, no way for me to ride and sit anywhere near back without smashing her chest.
With the new bars I have to reach for them which sits me up over the bike a little more and adds way more control.
IMO this is noway to ride, kinda like a back seat driver, I feel the new bars may extend my life a bit also.
I looked for the perfect bars for over a year, finaly found the perfect bars for ME.
My camera is going out to the shop with me this morning, I promise to take some pic's!
If I can figure out how tp post pic's I will.....
I'm also going to take some pic's of some hiway pegs that are much safer and very comfortable!
I'll have her take a few pic's of me sittin on it also so you and others get a better idea.
Stay tuned, I'll be back this evening!
Gene
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RE: RK Custom - Advice needed
Yeah, I think that you'll find a lot of helpful folk at that store, in all departments -- great place to hang out (and, of course, spend money!). Go for the smoothies at the expresso bar (yeah, I know...it's a Seattle thing!)
I do ride over, but it's only a couple of miles for me -- way too close to keep any money in my bank account! If you make it over, my ride has a USMC plate frame. At times, I'll probably be working the grill, along with other local HOG members.
I do ride over, but it's only a couple of miles for me -- way too close to keep any money in my bank account! If you make it over, my ride has a USMC plate frame. At times, I'll probably be working the grill, along with other local HOG members.
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It is a very nice store... and I actually had a very nice experience talking to the guy at the parts desk (Beeno). He was by far the most friendly and helpful parts guy I have spoken to at any of the local dealers.
I will have to look into the Thursday BBQ.. do you typically ride over?
It is a very nice store... and I actually had a very nice experience talking to the guy at the parts desk (Beeno). He was by far the most friendly and helpful parts guy I have spoken to at any of the local dealers.
I will have to look into the Thursday BBQ.. do you typically ride over?
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RE: RK Custom - Advice needed
I should be riding to work on Thursday, think I might stop over and check it out. I will look you up....
I see they are open till 9pm, but what time does it usually kick off?
I see they are open till 9pm, but what time does it usually kick off?
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I have an 05 custom and went with the Wild 1 RG bars 517 and a sundowner seat. It is a much more comfortable ride and now and I dont hit my knees with the bars when I turn, im 6'4" and the stockers are way too low.
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RE: RK Custom - Advice needed
John--
Things usually get going by 6PM -- last Thursday, most of the action seemed to start slowing down around 7:30-8PM. As the days get longer, it'll probably get more legs -- probably also depends on the band. This is sort a new thing for the dealership, filling the gap left when Gordy's in North Bend cancelled the Bikes 'n Brats nights.
Things usually get going by 6PM -- last Thursday, most of the action seemed to start slowing down around 7:30-8PM. As the days get longer, it'll probably get more legs -- probably also depends on the band. This is sort a new thing for the dealership, filling the gap left when Gordy's in North Bend cancelled the Bikes 'n Brats nights.