Handlebar suggestions for 2011 Road King
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Handlebar suggestions for 2011 Road King
So, I'm loving my new Road King...she's a beaut! Problem is an issue with handlebars. I'm just titch under 5'8" and finding i'm reaching a bit--1-2 inches, max. I think the issue is likely pull back--and maybe a bit too low. I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for bars--baby apes? beach bars? etc....Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
After a couple of months with the same issue AND after searching forum bought Heritage bars for $60 and love them. They will do what you need at a reasonable price. You could spend hundreds for an aftermarket name but don't need to.
Unless they've fixed the pos stock seat, you will be replacing that soon as well. The bars and seat work as a unit for comfort on long distance rides. Keep that in mind.
My Sundowner seat and Heritage bars were the magic combo,
Good luck
Unless they've fixed the pos stock seat, you will be replacing that soon as well. The bars and seat work as a unit for comfort on long distance rides. Keep that in mind.
My Sundowner seat and Heritage bars were the magic combo,
Good luck
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I went with the Heritage "Style" bars. They have 3 more inches of pull back. I'm 6'3" and they worked great for me.
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I think not enough pullback is a common issue with 09+ kings. I solved it with a Wild1 WO508 bar. The WO518 also solves it.
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I've got the WO518's on mine, but I'm taller and the WO508's would probably do the trick for you. I love them. I know a lot have the Heritage bars, but do they provide for internal wiring like the WO's do? I really like having the internal wiring. It really cleans up the look of the bars.
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Shel,
Do you like the bars, just not where they are? If so, an option is to do as I did.
I bought 4" pullback risers and a street slammer nacel cap (pn 55854-07.) Installed them last night and it's like riding a whole new bike (99 FLHRCI.)
The Heritage bars are one of the most popular..I just don't care for the lines of them.
It's what worked for me.
Beav
Do you like the bars, just not where they are? If so, an option is to do as I did.
I bought 4" pullback risers and a street slammer nacel cap (pn 55854-07.) Installed them last night and it's like riding a whole new bike (99 FLHRCI.)
The Heritage bars are one of the most popular..I just don't care for the lines of them.
It's what worked for me.Beav