Don't like Apes, Beach, Wheel Barrel style - So what's left?
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Central Pennsylvania
I have been struggling with the Exact same thoughts you are having. I have been considering Carlini Bag Drag handlebars. I would love to see them before buying but they are not very common.
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Joined: May 2008
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From: WPB, FL
Bars & Seat!
09 Road King here,
I did the Heritage style bars and it didn't quite do the job also, so I added a stock seat off a 2011 Ultra (cheap takeoff - never used - Craigslist) with an ajustable backrest! Between the bars, about 2-3" further back and the seat, about 1 inch lower and 1-2" further forward, it solved the "comfort" issue. I added the adjustable backrest and now it's like sitting in an EZ chair.
The wife and I are both AMAZED at how much smoother the bike rides also! Not a bad side effect for a fire by trial seat purchase.
I did the Heritage style bars and it didn't quite do the job also, so I added a stock seat off a 2011 Ultra (cheap takeoff - never used - Craigslist) with an ajustable backrest! Between the bars, about 2-3" further back and the seat, about 1 inch lower and 1-2" further forward, it solved the "comfort" issue. I added the adjustable backrest and now it's like sitting in an EZ chair.
The wife and I are both AMAZED at how much smoother the bike rides also! Not a bad side effect for a fire by trial seat purchase.
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From: Texas
I've had those Road King High Handlebars on three different RKCs. They're (for me at least) a perfect blend of slightly higher height with different pull back. If you try them, make sure you get the right version for your year model!
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