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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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Just purchased a Road King and I have to lean forward to reach the handlebars. I'm 6'2" with pretty long arms....I was hoping someone could suggest a set that would allow me to sit more upright. On long trips the back gets pretty sore. I'm looking at a new seat also, maybe a Mustang One-Piece Ultra Touring seat. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Paul
 
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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From what I've read on here, Heritage bars will do it for you.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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I replaced my stock bars with the roak king high bars from harley. I looked at those and the heritage bars and like the pullback on the high bars better. Either of those should work with your stock cables. Anything taller you'll probably need a longer clutch and throttle cables.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 01:10 PM
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+1 on the Heritage Bars.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 01:42 PM
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I went with the heritage bars. I'm not as tall as you but they work very well for me. No more leaning in and no new cables, etc., needed.
 
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I'm 6 ft and I went with the Heritage bars. worked perfect and no cable changes.
 
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I went with the Heritage Style bar for the Road King at the recommendation of my dealer.

I like them, they are much, much, more comfortable than the stock bars.

The price is not bad either, they were about $79 and no cables to buy.

Get a friend to help and install them yourself. It's really not that big of a job.
 
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Thanks...it looks like the Heritage bars are the way to go. Appreciate the replys!
 
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I'm 6'2" and went with the RK High Bars and really like them.
 
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