Handlebars for 2010 Road King Classic
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 194
Likes: 1
Do it yourself. There are very many folks who will help talk you thru it if you get stuck on something. The dealer is a rip-off. You will do a better job yourself and it will be very satisfying.
eric
95 RK
07 RKC (the Wife's)
09 RKC
All with changed bars.
eric
95 RK
07 RKC (the Wife's)
09 RKC
All with changed bars.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 354
Likes: 24
From: near dayton ohio
I can't imagine paying 2K to change my handlebars!!!
My bike is older (99) without the internal wiring, but I can't think that it would be that impossible to change yours. i think you will be happy if you do it your self and save the cash. Even if it takes all day.
I had Heritage classic bars on my RKC for a while (before adding fairing) and loved them. Wish they would fit with the fairing.
My bike is older (99) without the internal wiring, but I can't think that it would be that impossible to change yours. i think you will be happy if you do it your self and save the cash. Even if it takes all day.
I had Heritage classic bars on my RKC for a while (before adding fairing) and loved them. Wish they would fit with the fairing.
Novice
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
On my 2003 RKC I went with Harley Road King Crome High bars. Had internal wiring done by dealer, at the time remember it being just 3 or 4 hundred dollars for everything. Loved them, now have a 2010 SG wish they would go on it, would do it again in a minute.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 655
Likes: 1
From: Wisconsin
I am 5' 11'' and also had the knife in the back feeling with the stock handlebars on my 09' Road King Classic. I initially replaced the stock bars with the Heritage Style Bars. I was immediately disappointed with these bars because they put your wrists in a very awkward angle. I have since replaced them with Wild One 8.5'' mini apes. The mini apes put your wrists in a very natural position and you still have great low speed control with them. I also installed a rider backrest and highway pegs. I am much more comfortable now. My dealer charged me $427 in labor to mount the bars and wire internally. It sounds like some of you are getting ripped off.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 795
Likes: 1
From: Douglasville, Ga
2>4?
Do you have a side shot of your 8.5's? I currently have the Heritage type bars and love them with the fairing on but they look strange to me when I strip the bike down. I spoke with Wild1 and they said no cable changes are needed for the 8.5s.
Do you have a side shot of your 8.5's? I currently have the Heritage type bars and love them with the fairing on but they look strange to me when I strip the bike down. I spoke with Wild1 and they said no cable changes are needed for the 8.5s.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 655
Likes: 1
From: Wisconsin
WO 8.5'' baby apes
Blue Duck, here are some more pictures for you. I also thought the Heritage Style Bars didn't look quite right with the bike stripped down. My dealer did install an 8'' wire extension for the throttle. Part # 2120-0251 @ $38.99. I really like the look of beach bars and other low handlebars on the RKC but I am not sure how comfortable they would be after a few miles.
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