Bar suggestions?
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Road Captain
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From: Frederick Co, MD
Bar suggestions?
Not the boozing type of bar. Already know about those.
I have an '05 Road King Police. Since it is a police model, it already has the heritage bars. However, I am having a hard time getting comfortable on them.
I have put about 500 miles on it since I started riding it two weeks ago. Mostly just riding to work and back (45 minutes, one way). By the time I am half way to work my right hand is numb and my shoulders are getting tired. I have an arthritic right shoulder.
I think I need bars that come back a bit farther toward me and put my wrists at a different angle - either more perpendicular to me or more parallel to the bike. I dont think an inch or two higher or lower would make much difference. Right now my hands are a couple inches below my shoulders.
I am 6' 2" with fairly long arms. A knuckledragger.
Any suggestions to help me narrow down my choices?
I have an '05 Road King Police. Since it is a police model, it already has the heritage bars. However, I am having a hard time getting comfortable on them.
I have put about 500 miles on it since I started riding it two weeks ago. Mostly just riding to work and back (45 minutes, one way). By the time I am half way to work my right hand is numb and my shoulders are getting tired. I have an arthritic right shoulder.
I think I need bars that come back a bit farther toward me and put my wrists at a different angle - either more perpendicular to me or more parallel to the bike. I dont think an inch or two higher or lower would make much difference. Right now my hands are a couple inches below my shoulders.
I am 6' 2" with fairly long arms. A knuckledragger.
Any suggestions to help me narrow down my choices?
Road Master
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From: Port St. Lucie FL
Take a look at http://www.helibars.com. I just had a set installed at Laconia and they totally eliminated any discomfort I was having. Pricey, but the adjustability eliminates the possibility of the bar not being right for you. I love my set and got a great deal at their booth.
Road Captain
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From: Zebulon, NC
To bring the handles closer to you...and rotate your wrists in.....RK beach bars....there are RK 1's and RK 2's.....I forget the numbers. I did not have to get new cables either.
Thats what I have....click on my name...look at the pictures of my RK.
They took a little getting used to on the slower-tighter turns...but I love them. I am very comfortable with them now.
Thats what I have....click on my name...look at the pictures of my RK.
They took a little getting used to on the slower-tighter turns...but I love them. I am very comfortable with them now.
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I hate to ask the obvious, but have you rotated the bars to come closer to you which would drop the grips a bit? Simple and no cost, but easily overlooked...
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From: Frederick Co, MD
The bars could not be rotated back much, if at all. Even if they could come back 2 or 3 inches, I would still have the problem of wrist angle.
Anyone have pictures of the touring pull-back bars on a RK? Would I need new cables with them?
Anyone have pictures of the touring pull-back bars on a RK? Would I need new cables with them?
Tourer
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From: Pittsburgh
When you search, try ape hangers. There is alot of pics and info there. Different threads to review. Even look under Dumb Apes Bagger.
I just got all items for my Wild 1 16s. Gonna start working on them. I ordered new wire instead of extensions. If I ever decide to trade my 07 King in, the old bars are going back on, keeping my Apes. You are tall enough for 16s. I ordered mine from Phat Performance, a sponsor here. Quick shipping.
I just got all items for my Wild 1 16s. Gonna start working on them. I ordered new wire instead of extensions. If I ever decide to trade my 07 King in, the old bars are going back on, keeping my Apes. You are tall enough for 16s. I ordered mine from Phat Performance, a sponsor here. Quick shipping.
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