Road King Handlebar Options
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Decatur, Alabama
Anyway, I've felt your pain. I put the Road King High bars on my rkc and it's been comfy ever since. I've got an older EVO and the choices are limited, or at least that's what it looks like in the parts manuals. I think you will find that almost anything is better than stock, although the reviews on beach bars are kind of hot and cold. I did a lot of research before I got my bars.
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Central Illinois
I have an 09 RKC and installed the Heritage-style bars along with the HD set-back risers (56066-82A). They add about an inch pullback and two inches in rise over stock.They 'technically' are not listed for touring models but it has worked on two Road Kings for me. This set up gives me additional height and a pretty wide range of adjustment back and up.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Tampa
I went with chrome Roadking high Bars 9" pullback and 9 1/2" rise. The Heritage only have a 5" pullback but have 12" rise. Some on the Fourm say the Heritage bars are uncomfortable. I like my RK High Bars. You can go on the Harley website and compare all of the HD bars in chart form.
Last edited by Roadking04; Apr 6, 2010 at 05:42 PM.
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From: Boise Idaho
I am using a set of 12" apes on mine. I am 5'10" also and these fit real well. Got the whole kit from Hill Country Customs.
Not to say anything against those Heritage bars they do look like they'd be comfortable but they just don't follow the lines of the bike and IMO don't look very nice.
Not to say anything against those Heritage bars they do look like they'd be comfortable but they just don't follow the lines of the bike and IMO don't look very nice.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Atlanta, GA
I went with chrome Roadking high Bars 9" pullback and 9 1/2" rise. The Heritage only have a 5" pullback but have 12" rise. Some on the Fourm say the Heritage bars are uncomfortable. I like my RK High Bars. You can go on the Harley website and compare all of the HD bars in chart form.
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Twin Cities, MN
HD reduced reach RK bars. They are almost identical to the Heritage bars but can run the electrical wires though the bars for a cleaner look. Love mine.
Pre 2008 = 56152-04B
2008 & later = 56166-08
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Pre 2008 = 56152-04B
2008 & later = 56166-08
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: St. Louis, MO area
It is a very comfortable hand position for me and an inexpensive way to do it. I did not have to extend wiring or cables. the only cable issue was the clutch cable. I had to remove the loop clamp so that it could have more travel when turning to the right. I re-clamped it (or guided it so that it didn't catch on anything) by using some plastic tubing over a tie wrap that was looped up into the fork area. However, I am now looking to install a Carlini Bag Drag or Super Sweep so that I can hide the wiring and have a beefier look.
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