Handlebars on RKC
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Georgetown, Texas
RE: Handlebars on RKC
I installed the 508's. Big difference from the stock bars. I also would suggest extending the wires, cables and the brake line. The wires/cables/line were too tight for me. Went with the chrome braided cables and it looks great.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 252
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From: bloomsburg,pa
RE: Handlebars on RKC
I had road king high bars on mine felt like my wrists were turned in too far, put heritage bars on very comfortable with no modifications
only had to tweek the brk line.
If they were only 2" higher they would be perfect.
Bob
only had to tweek the brk line.
If they were only 2" higher they would be perfect.
Bob
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Mississippi
RE: Handlebars on RKC
Went with Heritage bars after checking out the high RK bars. High bars turned in too much for me too. Would recomend going this route as it's only a $50.00 modification, unless you buy grips. No cable or wiring changes. Simple DIY job. If you go with higher bars you will have to change cables, etc. I Really like the Heritage bars and won't be getting apes like I had planned. (sig pic is with stock bars).
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Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2006
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RE: Handlebars on RKC
ORIGINAL: tjcj
Went with Heritage bars after checking out the high RK bars. High bars turned in too much for me too. Would recomend going this route as it's only a $50.00 modification, unless you buy grips. No cable or wiring changes. Simple DIY job. If you go with higher bars you will have to change cables, etc. I Really like the Heritage bars and won't be getting apes like I had planned. (sig pic is with stock bars).
Went with Heritage bars after checking out the high RK bars. High bars turned in too much for me too. Would recomend going this route as it's only a $50.00 modification, unless you buy grips. No cable or wiring changes. Simple DIY job. If you go with higher bars you will have to change cables, etc. I Really like the Heritage bars and won't be getting apes like I had planned. (sig pic is with stock bars).
Oh well, the job is done and the bars fit GREAT. New cushioned handgrips also. I'd take her out now but it's thirty-five frikin degrees outside. I think I'll just wait on the sun to come out tomorrow.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2006
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RE: Handlebars on RKC
The Roadking bars are the one set that seem to fit nobody. Take measurements of rise, width and pullback on the stock bars then get in a comfortable seeting position (for you) and have a friend take the same measurements for you. Now you are ready to shope for the bars that are right for you, not for someone else.
Cruiser
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RE: Handlebars on RKC
On my 05 RKC, I put the stock RK Custom bars on it and I really like them. I had to replace the brake line, but the other cables were fine. I had to loosen the cable bracket behind the headlight with no ill effects.
Cruiser
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RE: Handlebars on RKC
On my 05 RKC, I put the stock RK Custom bars on it and I really like them. I had to replace the brake line, but the other cables were fine. I had to loosen the cable bracket behind the headlight with no ill effects.
Cruiser
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