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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 07:22 AM
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I just bought an 05 RK Classic.It still has stock pipes on it, but the guy did put a stage 2 Big Sucker on it. I wanna put new pipes on it or get some apes, going with 16's. I cant seem to make up my mind wich one I wanna do first.I wannt it loder, but I also hate the stock bars and the Kury Iso-grips on it. What do yall think.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 07:31 AM
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Bars. Go for comfort first
 
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 07:35 AM
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If air filter was changed and no fuel management device or download was performed the bike will run lean.(engine damage)
Consider something to add fuel(examples: power commander/DFO/Cobra/download) before a change in pipes or it will make it even leaner.
Stock bars look good but are not comfortable for most individuals.
A change in bars requires new cables once height is increased.$$
Some very high bars could contact the windshield.
Grips are easy to change and under $100 for most.
Many road king riders use Heritage bars that are about $50-60 dollars and require no cable changes first.
Seems like most riders change pipes, air filter, handlebars, seat, grips
 
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 08:25 AM
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Yeah, I say make it comfortable so you can ride, then do the "other" stuff.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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1. comfort
2. performance
3. looks

Thats what I am doing and don't regret it at all. If the bikes not comfortable, there is really no reason to do the other two.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by harry.b
1. comfort
2. performance
3. looks

Thats what I am doing and don't regret it at all. If the bikes not comfortable, there is really no reason to do the other two.
That sounds good on paper, but if he does the handlebars, then you have to do the clutch cable. If you change the clutch cable you have to pull the exhaust to get inside and replace the cable. If the exhaust is off then you definitely have to do the cams - why take the exhaust off twice? And while I'm on a roll here, why not do a big block upgrade? The bike is halfway apart anyway. If you do all this then you can't stop there. You can't ride a comfortable high performing bike without plenty of new chrome all over.

Sorry, I know this was no help!
 
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