I am about to pull the trigger on some new bars tomorrow. I am 5'9" with a little above average length arms. I personally like to lean back a little while riding long distances... I have found with the stock bars, if I slide my hands all the way down the bars my shoulders feel a little more relaxed but I still feel a little tight in my mid back.. I need some opinions between these two bars. Unfortunately I cant find a dealer in the area that I can put my hands on the bars.. so I am relying on your alls opinion. I personally love the look of beach bars but I am compromising for comfort with either the 508s or 518.

Thanks for your input!

Also, if anyone has installed either of these two bars for a 01 RKC, let me know what cables you replaced and how much + you had to go.

 

I ran the 518's on my RG for years, LOVED THEM!!!! I am going to be buying a new set for my new RG. I am 6'3", I had a seat that put me back a little, my hands fell right onto the bars, it couldn't be any more natural of a position.. for me.

 

on a2010 roadking classic
the clutchcable and brakeline will work fine whit 518 bars
the trothlle cables i dont know (i dont have one)
the electric cables are a problem
its about 4 inch to short when you routed it in to the bars

 

Thanks for the info. I guess I will just hve to flip a coin and deal with it. Its such a tough decision between style and comfort.