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Another RK Handlebar Thread.. Suggestions Needed..

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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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Default Another RK Handlebar Thread.. Suggestions Needed..

Ok, so I searched the forum and found a few answers, but not exactly what I was looking for. In addition, some new bars have come out recently so I thought I'd take the horse out and beat her a bit more..

That being said.. I have a RK Police 103.. Looking to do some customizing to her. I have the heritage bars on there now, and they are comfortable, but maybe looking for something more comfortable. Anyone go from heritage to a different bar setup on their RK? Would love to see pics and your thoughts.. Maybe some 12" or 14"s? I'm thinking black. Nothing too high.. Really looking for ergonomics here.. i'm 5'10".. My seat is pretty standard.. Would like something pretty cool looking.. Thoughts???
 
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 05:11 PM
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Had sixteens on mine ... at 5'9" I sat up straight and the ride was fantastic. arms were not over the shoulders and the bike was much easier to handle.

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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 05:13 PM
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There's a whole thread on this in the stickys at the top of this section...
 
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 06:12 PM
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There's a whole thread on this in the stickys at the top of this section...
Thanks El Rey.. I'd like to keep my topic open though, as that thread seems to be geared to a specific brand, with a few other brands thrown in there.. Also, in my post I requested pics of the setups.. Thanks.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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bump.... cause inquiring minds want to know
 
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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OK, maybe I'll shift the topic to:

Post Pics of your RK with aftermarket bars!
 
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 11:54 PM
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I'm in...Klock Werks Mentele Bars, P.M. controls & switches.

 
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Non aftermarket HD Fat Bars;

 
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