I have a 2002 road king. I'm thinking of changing the handlebars to the wild 1 chubbys. either w508 or w518. Has anyone used either one? Thanks.

 

Hey,

I did the 508's on my FLHRCI. I think. There are two. One is 14" pull back, the other is 16". I love them. Great feel, minimal reach. Good for long rides yet still sporty. I am 6'4" tall and the 14" are perfect. My buddy is about 5'10", just bought an 03 Road King and also likes the feel of the 508 and bought them.

Peace,
g

 

I put the 508's along with a Corbin Seat and couldn't be happier. I'm 5'10" with a 33" sleeve.

Tight parking lot turns take a little getting used to because the bars approach your waist as you turn, but you can quickly figure it out.

 

Buddy has them on his RK, loves them, swears by them. I rode his bike about a month ago...if I had a RK, I'd have those bars.

I'm looking at buy the Chubbies for my EG. I took a 140 mile ride today with the wife (first ride longer than about 30 minutes) and I was sore from the reach on the handlebars...it was bearable for that distance, but 200+ would hurt, and it's unnessary with the better bars out there.

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Mac

 

Mac,

You may have a problem installing the chubbies on your bike because of your farring. I installed a set of knuckle bars on my Electra Glide, but I had to add 3-1/2" to them because my front brake reservoir wouldn't clear the farring. The nice thing is that the added 3-1/2" is hidden under my grips, so that you don't see it. There is also a piece of plastic that covers your handle bar clamp that you may have to modify.

 

They now have Wild 1 Chubbies for the FLHT's...the part number is W0575.

According to their website it will, "Depending on rotation when moounted 1.0" - 2.5" more end rise and 1.5" - 2.5" more pullback than the stock bars"

I need to do something for long rides, the handle bars are too far away to sit in a completely relaxed position. I'm 6'3"...

Do you know of anyone else that makes aftermarket handlebars?

Mac

 

Mac,

Wild 1 makes a great set of bars, and if they will bolt up, go for it. You will enjoy the extra comfort and streach.

Pig

 

This is something that won't happen until February at the earliest. I'll see what I can find between now and then, but for now, these are looking like the money shot!

Thanks for the help,

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Mac

 

Mac, check these out...

http://www.sideroadcycles.com/Americ...r_Options.html

 

Good site Ironhead, thanks...I need to call them as they don't have my model year listed...