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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 08:11 PM
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Is there anyone that has installed the Road King Custom handle bars on a regular Road King? It appears this would help the reaching issue for me.

Would the use of this bar require cable changes?

I have a new 06 Road King with 900 miles, not impressed with stock bars that came with the bike. I am 5'10" and 190 lbs.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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Same here. I hated the stock bars and my elbows killed me on a long ride. I replaced them with the Reduced Reach Road King Bars, which are narrower and bring the controls closer to the rider. Much more comfortable now.

I did not replace the cables but I did have to order the wiring extension kit.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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Hey Banjo,
Was the extension kit hard to put in? I'm thinking of going to reduced reach also for my 06 Classic. I've logged about 4,000 miles since I got it at the end of April. My back is starting to get a little sore.[8D]
 
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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Not hard at all. It's pretty hard to mess up, the wiring kit just plugs in to the existing wiring. Hardest part is getting to the connectors.
 
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Will go by the dealer to take a look the reduced reach bars. thanks...
 
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