Handlebar opinions please
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Handlebar opinions please
..trying to decide, Chubby 508's or 14" apehangers. I know it's my decision but what would you go with? I'm 5'8 and want to change bars for a more upright riding position. They both will do that but which is the easiest to adjust to from riding with reduced reach bars for several years? Which do you think looks best on the road king? I know which one I think does but I'm also wanting comfort for the long rides.
Tourer
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From: North Okanagan, BC
I have the 508's and if I were you I would go for the 14" apes or even 12" apes. The 508's look good, but you can't hold on straight to the grips unless you have rubber wrists. I'm used to mine and I grip them on a angle, however the pull back is great with a riders backrest. Next time I'm probally going to try the 518's or apes.
Cruiser
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I just put the 508's on mine and love them. Alabamaslammer is right about the wrist angle, a little bit of a "wheelbarrow" effect, but I don't mind it at all. I would definately recommend Wild Ones, for the King either the 508's or the 518's. I am also your size. Good luck, Sir, this isn't an easy decision.
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do you have pics? My best friend is planning to change his ape this winter and is looking for a cool one.
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Road Master
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I want to go APE on my RoadKing too. I'm 5'9" and was thinking about rolling with the HD 16" Apes. I am having a problem spending all the money on the wiring, cables and labor though. I can get a lot of other things on my King for the $1000+ putting the apes on will cost.
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Road Master
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I hear ya! I decided to go cheap right now as I just had Heritage bars installed my 02 RKC. No cables have to be changed. I really do like the height and positioning so much better than the stock bars. Here's a couple of pics.