Installing the reduced reach bars

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Nov 7, 2006 | 05:30 PM

petemac

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Installing the reduced reach bars

Has anyone installed the HD Reduced Reach Bars on their RK? I'd like to install these bars
and wondering how difficult they are to install? While I'm replacing the bars I'd like to
also install the HD Nostalgic Hand Grips. Any difficulties installing these?

Thanks.

Nov 7, 2006 | 05:50 PM

jstr1511

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ORIGINAL: petemac

Has anyone installed the HD Reduced Reach Bars on their RK? I'd like to install these bars
and wondering how difficult they are to install? While I'm replacing the bars I'd like to
also install the HD Nostalgic Hand Grips. Any difficulties installing these?

Thanks.

Just left the dealer and asked about reduced reach bars. My 07 RKC is due in march. Dealer said he suggests putting touring bars on instead. Accomplish same thing and look better. Also while there sat on a new RK Custom. The bars were much more comfortable than stock RKC bars. Just something to think about, his opinion on tour bars. Also have seen posts about putting stock Heritage bars on RK for better reach. Now that I've completely complicated and confused the issue, good luck.[sm=smiley5.gif]

Nov 7, 2006 | 05:57 PM

petemac

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RE: Installing the reduced reach bars

Thanks, I'll look at the touring bars. I tried the Heritage bars on a bike on the floor
and didn't care for them.

Nov 7, 2006 | 10:22 PM

Neckball

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Also while there sat on a new RK Custom. The bars were much more comfortable than stock RKC bars.

Keep in mind the difference in seating position, it makes a difference in how the bars fit. If everything is not the same, it's not a true comparison.

Nov 8, 2006 | 12:23 AM

mrkelly

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I put a set of Road King Custom bars on my RKC and I love them. The whole process took about two hours, well worth the trouble.

Nov 8, 2006 | 08:47 AM

100thRK

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RE: Installing the reduced reach bars

Put them on my 03 RKC. Best mod I ever did. Much more comfortable position for me. I don't like them with my stock seat but with the Sundowner they a perfect for me. Higher, narrower and turned in slightly works for me. Takes about 2 hours including new grips.

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