2010 Road King Handlebars
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Road Master
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2010 Road King Handlebars
OK... I've searched and found lots of threads on this, and am probably a little more confused than I was when I started.
I just want some pullback on my bars to be able to sit more comfortably. I'm 5'8", and from what I've read, the Heritage bars would be a great fit for me - however, there are I guess different years that may or not be right for the 2010 RK's... The part #'s I could come up with are 56902 and 55864... but could someone please clarify which of these, if either, would be a good fit for my 2010 RK? I don't want to spend a lot of money on handlebars, I just want to sit upright, I don't need a custom fit, just a more comfortable fit. I can adjust easily to most anything, as long as it's a decent fit.
I called the dealer and asked for advice on which Heritage bars, and all the parts guy said was, that there are so many handlebars to choose from, and then he quoted some for something like $169 or something... I know some can be purchased for under $100... again, handlebars are not something I would want to spend a lot of money on to customize my bike. I'd rather spend $ on other things.
Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks!
I just want some pullback on my bars to be able to sit more comfortably. I'm 5'8", and from what I've read, the Heritage bars would be a great fit for me - however, there are I guess different years that may or not be right for the 2010 RK's... The part #'s I could come up with are 56902 and 55864... but could someone please clarify which of these, if either, would be a good fit for my 2010 RK? I don't want to spend a lot of money on handlebars, I just want to sit upright, I don't need a custom fit, just a more comfortable fit. I can adjust easily to most anything, as long as it's a decent fit.
I called the dealer and asked for advice on which Heritage bars, and all the parts guy said was, that there are so many handlebars to choose from, and then he quoted some for something like $169 or something... I know some can be purchased for under $100... again, handlebars are not something I would want to spend a lot of money on to customize my bike. I'd rather spend $ on other things.
Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Road Master
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I also went through this issue a few years back. I've heard a lot of good comments on putting Heritage bars on RKs and RGs. But I went with the RK High Bars. It brought the grips back just where I wanted them, as well as added a little height.
Tough choice.
Good luck.
Tough choice.
Good luck.
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Put the Heritage Style bars on my 09 Road King a while back and couldn't be happier. Cost for bars about $80.00. The Harley web site will be able to give you the parts number. You will be able to use the stock wiring also.
OK... I've searched and found lots of threads on this, and am probably a little more confused than I was when I started.
I just want some pullback on my bars to be able to sit more comfortably. I'm 5'8", and from what I've read, the Heritage bars would be a great fit for me - however, there are I guess different years that may or not be right for the 2010 RK's... The part #'s I could come up with are 56902 and 55864... but could someone please clarify which of these, if either, would be a good fit for my 2010 RK? I don't want to spend a lot of money on handlebars, I just want to sit upright, I don't need a custom fit, just a more comfortable fit. I can adjust easily to most anything, as long as it's a decent fit.
I called the dealer and asked for advice on which Heritage bars, and all the parts guy said was, that there are so many handlebars to choose from, and then he quoted some for something like $169 or something... I know some can be purchased for under $100... again, handlebars are not something I would want to spend a lot of money on to customize my bike. I'd rather spend $ on other things.
Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks!
I just want some pullback on my bars to be able to sit more comfortably. I'm 5'8", and from what I've read, the Heritage bars would be a great fit for me - however, there are I guess different years that may or not be right for the 2010 RK's... The part #'s I could come up with are 56902 and 55864... but could someone please clarify which of these, if either, would be a good fit for my 2010 RK? I don't want to spend a lot of money on handlebars, I just want to sit upright, I don't need a custom fit, just a more comfortable fit. I can adjust easily to most anything, as long as it's a decent fit.
I called the dealer and asked for advice on which Heritage bars, and all the parts guy said was, that there are so many handlebars to choose from, and then he quoted some for something like $169 or something... I know some can be purchased for under $100... again, handlebars are not something I would want to spend a lot of money on to customize my bike. I'd rather spend $ on other things.
Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Road Warrior
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He beat me to it, I just put these on my RKC, major improvement!
Just try to be there for the instal so you can sit on the bike and they can pull them back or push them forward to wherever you like, if not they might want to hit you with labor later on to adjust them.
Unless of course you have the tools and know how to adjust them yourself, then it's a non issue.
I wasn't crazy about them at first, but yesterday put new grips which are larger in diameter and for whatever reason this helped with the discomfort I was getting in my wrist and elbow of my right (throttle) hand.
Good luck.
BTW- the ones in my pic aren't them, I need to update the pic.
Just try to be there for the instal so you can sit on the bike and they can pull them back or push them forward to wherever you like, if not they might want to hit you with labor later on to adjust them.
Unless of course you have the tools and know how to adjust them yourself, then it's a non issue.
I wasn't crazy about them at first, but yesterday put new grips which are larger in diameter and for whatever reason this helped with the discomfort I was getting in my wrist and elbow of my right (throttle) hand.
Good luck.
BTW- the ones in my pic aren't them, I need to update the pic.
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Road Master
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Thanks fire-medic. I going to install them myself. I've done it on another bike... although this bike sounds like it's a little tougher. I also bought some new HD flame grips... they don't seem as thick as the Kury flame grips though, but look nicer I think.
Hopefully I can them done this week, if work permits.
btw, the HD part # for the Heritage Style bars that fit a 2010 Road King is 56902-08 (I hope they fit well).
Thanks!
Hopefully I can them done this week, if work permits.
btw, the HD part # for the Heritage Style bars that fit a 2010 Road King is 56902-08 (I hope they fit well).
Thanks!
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Road Warrior
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Thanks fire-medic. I going to install them myself. I've done it on another bike... although this bike sounds like it's a little tougher. I also bought some new HD flame grips... they don't seem as thick as the Kury flame grips though, but look nicer I think.
Hopefully I can them done this week, if work permits.
btw, the HD part # for the Heritage Style bars that fit a 2010 Road King is 56902-08 (I hope they fit well).
Thanks!
Hopefully I can them done this week, if work permits.
btw, the HD part # for the Heritage Style bars that fit a 2010 Road King is 56902-08 (I hope they fit well).
Thanks!
Took a few trips to get use to them, and I'm more comfortable grabbing them out towards the outside makes for a better wrist angle for me.
Let us know when you get them on.
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Well, I just installed the Heritage bars on my '10 King. Wow!! What a difference! This bike is so much more comfortable now, and easier to maneuver, handle, and just feels great! It's almost like a new bike that fits so much better. It's more of a pleasure now... it was a great ride before, but now it's like perfect - no more leaning forward, and more relaxing.
I did it myself, took my time and probably took me about 2 hours total. The install itself was not difficult, just time consuming. I installed new grips as well.
Now the bad news... I think I pulled a wire or something, and my front right amber light won't come one... the turn signal works fine, but the running (dimmer) amber light won't work. I swapped bulbs with the left, and it still won't work on the right. Everything else works fine. Actually, honestly, I don't know if the light didn't work before I did this... I'm assuming it was a result of my messing around in the headlight bucket, but I could be wrong.
I did it myself, took my time and probably took me about 2 hours total. The install itself was not difficult, just time consuming. I installed new grips as well.
Now the bad news... I think I pulled a wire or something, and my front right amber light won't come one... the turn signal works fine, but the running (dimmer) amber light won't work. I swapped bulbs with the left, and it still won't work on the right. Everything else works fine. Actually, honestly, I don't know if the light didn't work before I did this... I'm assuming it was a result of my messing around in the headlight bucket, but I could be wrong.
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