RK bar option?
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RK bar option?
The stockers seem to be hunching me forward and reaching down a bit. I'm wanting to set the bike up for some long distance roadtrips; got a QD Rack, watching a Sundowner & adj. Backrest, looking for a QD Sissybar. The stock bars will need to be replaced with something friendlier. Is the simple answer the Heritage Style bars I've read about in similar threads? I'm 5'9", if that colors your advice. Thanks!
Road Warrior
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From: Mid West
Shop used bikes in your area, look at what they have mounted and try them, do the same at rallies as they come up in your area. I love the look of modest apes, 12-16 inch styles but my bursitis said no so I went with a beach bar style of RK II from Wild 1 but they are not appealing to everyone.
I am 6'2" and have a long reach, the RKII bars basically put the grips at the tops of my thighs and is very comfortable for long rides, they do require getting used to having the arms down and wide but I find that less of a nuisance than aches. I have changed the cables and the brake lines to the front since the photo.
I am 6'2" and have a long reach, the RKII bars basically put the grips at the tops of my thighs and is very comfortable for long rides, they do require getting used to having the arms down and wide but I find that less of a nuisance than aches. I have changed the cables and the brake lines to the front since the photo.
The stockers seem to be hunching me forward and reaching down a bit. I'm wanting to set the bike up for some long distance roadtrips; got a QD Rack, watching a Sundowner & adj. Backrest, looking for a QD Sissybar. The stock bars will need to be replaced with something friendlier. Is the simple answer the Heritage Style bars I've read about in similar threads? I'm 5'9", if that colors your advice. Thanks!
Cruiser
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From: Vestal, NY
After putting 2 sets on my King I ended up with the wild 1 517 great bar, tried 513 have to lean to far forward, beach bars were good but didn't like the looks hand were to far back, by the way I am 5'9''
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Road Master
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From: Lewes De
I am between about 5'9 and I just sold my police RK. Not long before selling it I had the Heritage bars put on it, and it was amazing the difference it made. Most motorman will tell ya, theres a big difference between the bars that come on the RK police model, and the heritage bars. I dont think you will be dissapointed.
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