Heritage bars on new Road King
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Heritage bars on new Road King
WOW, what a difference. This bike should have come with these bars to begin with. Super comfy.
Also got the backrest, luggage rack and new grips today.
Also got the backrest, luggage rack and new grips today.
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I just may do the same this winter. Did you do it yourself?
My understanding is you don't need to change any cables or wires, is that right?.
I have a 11 RK and it seems that sometimes some say they had to add a wire extension and others don't...thanks.
My understanding is you don't need to change any cables or wires, is that right?.
I have a 11 RK and it seems that sometimes some say they had to add a wire extension and others don't...thanks.
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Yep, you are dead on. These things should come with the Heritage bars. I just installed mine yesterday & it reminds me of how comfy my heritage rode. Easy install & nothing but bars & a service manual required. No new wires or cables required at least for the 08 model year. It's like riding a completely new bike!
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I put them on my 2011 Road King Classic, No new wires, cables or anything needed except the Heritage Bars. Huge difference, And the Riders' Backrest made it totally comfortable even with the stock seat.
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I have a 2011 RK and looking to change my handlebars to the heritage type as well.
How difficult is it to swap out ? what are the got ya's I need to look for ?
Is it hard to re-thread the cables internally in the handle bar ?
How long did it take you to do it yourself or if you had a dealership/indy do it, how many hours did they bill you ?
Is there a good place to purchase the Heritage handle bars and what am I expected to pay for them ?
Since I have throttle by wire, I guess I would need a later model handle bar, is that correct ?
How difficult is it to swap out ? what are the got ya's I need to look for ?
Is it hard to re-thread the cables internally in the handle bar ?
How long did it take you to do it yourself or if you had a dealership/indy do it, how many hours did they bill you ?
Is there a good place to purchase the Heritage handle bars and what am I expected to pay for them ?
Since I have throttle by wire, I guess I would need a later model handle bar, is that correct ?
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I have a 2011 RK and looking to change my handlebars to the heritage type as well.
How difficult is it to swap out ? what are the got ya's I need to look for ? Mark the wires unless you have a good memory
Is it hard to re-thread the cables internally in the handle bar ? No, Did not have any trouble pushing the Throttle wire through.
How long did it take you to do it yourself or if you had a dealership/indy do it, how many hours did they bill you ? Took my brother and I an hour and a half and he basically did all the work.
Is there a good place to purchase the Heritage handle bars and what am I expected to pay for them ? Got mine at Brothers H-D in Connecticut for 79.95 plus sales tax.
Since I have throttle by wire, I guess I would need a later model handle bar, is that correct ?
How difficult is it to swap out ? what are the got ya's I need to look for ? Mark the wires unless you have a good memory
Is it hard to re-thread the cables internally in the handle bar ? No, Did not have any trouble pushing the Throttle wire through.
How long did it take you to do it yourself or if you had a dealership/indy do it, how many hours did they bill you ? Took my brother and I an hour and a half and he basically did all the work.
Is there a good place to purchase the Heritage handle bars and what am I expected to pay for them ? Got mine at Brothers H-D in Connecticut for 79.95 plus sales tax.
Since I have throttle by wire, I guess I would need a later model handle bar, is that correct ?
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I have another question. I have the 2011 RK and I am looking at the 2011 HD parts catalog.
On page 590, under the Controls/Handlebar section.
On B: Heritage Softail Classic Chrome Handlebar Equipment P/N56569-86
"Fits 86-later FLSTC" #56623-99 for $69.95. Are those the handlebars that you purchased to fit on your RK ?
On page 590, under the Controls/Handlebar section.
On B: Heritage Softail Classic Chrome Handlebar Equipment P/N56569-86
"Fits 86-later FLSTC" #56623-99 for $69.95. Are those the handlebars that you purchased to fit on your RK ?
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I have another question. I have the 2011 RK and I am looking at the 2011 HD parts catalog.
On page 590, under the Controls/Handlebar section.
On B: Heritage Softail Classic Chrome Handlebar Equipment P/N56569-86
"Fits 86-later FLSTC" #56623-99 for $69.95. Are those the handlebars that you purchased to fit on your RK ?
On page 590, under the Controls/Handlebar section.
On B: Heritage Softail Classic Chrome Handlebar Equipment P/N56569-86
"Fits 86-later FLSTC" #56623-99 for $69.95. Are those the handlebars that you purchased to fit on your RK ?
My parts catalog is back in New Hampshire but the bars I bought were listed as Heritage Bars for the Road King, Laconia told me they use the Heritage Softail bars but I bought the ones for the Road King from Brothers for 79.95 just to be sure.
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