Handle bar options RKC
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Nebraska
On my FLHRCI i ran the RK highbars for a few years but finally made the switch to 14" apes. I gotta say i wish I would have done this when I bought the bike! So much more comfortable. I have a comfort stitch seat on it so I sit a few inches higher than stock and Im about 5'11". These things are in the sweet spot. My hands are below my heart and my arms are in a nice relaxed position. Its well worth the expense of cables, brake lines and an hour of soldering wire extensions.
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Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Southern Colorado
I believe the original bars that came on the Custom were beach bars so they'll be a bit wider and lower than what came standard on the RK and RK Classic bikes. Here on the forum there are lots of threads of RK and RK Classic owners who've changed their bars out to HD Softail Heritage bars and are happy with them...use the search function at the top of this page to find those threads.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Nebraska
the only thing i didnt like about the Heritage bars is that you cant keep the bar inline with the forks without having a messed up wrist angle.....you have to pull them way back to get your wrists to sit right. Im a stickler for keeping the bars straight up and down with the angle of the forks.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Orange County Texas
The Heritage bars are a major step up from stock. They make the bike much more comfortable.
However, I feel they are a stepping stone to the your next set of handlebars.
The Heritages are close to the max bars you can put on without the expense of changing cables, lines and wiring.
I am putting togeather all the parts to do my next set of handlebars, here is my list:
1. Handlebars = Wild Ones 502's 12.5 inch Apes
2. Clutch Cable +6
3. Brake lines +6
4. Wire extensions
5. Poly Bushings
6. Grips.
Other options under consideration
1. Chrome control housings
2. Chrome control buttons
3. Stereo control switches
This is why many people learn to live with the Heratiges. The cost of going to more ranges between $500.00 to a $1,300.00 depending on what you change and who does the work.
One other thing, get the seat that suites you first!!!!! if you do it second you may be changing the bars again.
However, I feel they are a stepping stone to the your next set of handlebars.
The Heritages are close to the max bars you can put on without the expense of changing cables, lines and wiring.
I am putting togeather all the parts to do my next set of handlebars, here is my list:
1. Handlebars = Wild Ones 502's 12.5 inch Apes
2. Clutch Cable +6
3. Brake lines +6
4. Wire extensions
5. Poly Bushings
6. Grips.
Other options under consideration
1. Chrome control housings
2. Chrome control buttons
3. Stereo control switches
This is why many people learn to live with the Heratiges. The cost of going to more ranges between $500.00 to a $1,300.00 depending on what you change and who does the work.
One other thing, get the seat that suites you first!!!!! if you do it second you may be changing the bars again.
Last edited by Texas Rapier; Jan 1, 2011 at 10:45 AM.
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Cruiser
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Thanks for tip for the Wild 1 web site. Saw some pictures of the WO513. Looks like what I'm looking for. I'm only 5'7" and 8.5 apes look to be about right
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Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Southern California
I also have wild 1 518's and I am very happy with them. They are low and wide, but not too wide. I live in Cali and lane split from time to time, and I am able to do it safely with the 518's.
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Going to check out the Wild ones, HD dealers in the area have quoted 1000 to 1500 dollars to put 14 inch apes (hands just below the shoulders) on my RKC. Looks like I can get everything I need from aftermarket for about 400 bucks. In my mind, there's no contest