Handle Bar Replacement, Back Hurts
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Handle Bar Replacement, Back Hurts
Does anyone have suggestions on replacement handle bars for a Road King. I ride for 2-3 hours and the center of my back is in a knot. The local HD dealer isn't much help in how to pick out a decent set that will fix my problem. Any ideas?
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I had the same problem as you and I went with the RKII bars from Wild 1 Inc. and they made all the difference in the world. Hope that helps - go to their website - there is a bunch of pictures of before and after.
http://www.wild1inc.com/
http://www.wild1inc.com/
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I installed the Heritage Softail bars. Very comfortable and didn't require new brake or clutch cables.
This link was helpful:
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/hhog/rkbarswap.pdf
This link was helpful:
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/hhog/rkbarswap.pdf
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Standard WideGlide bars are another good option on RK's and RG's. I know exactly the pain you're describing!
All you stock cables & wiring will work fine too.
All you stock cables & wiring will work fine too.
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Just after I bought my Road King, I had the same problems. While speaking to one of the local HD sales people, he told me that the owner of the HD dealer had a Road King and that he installed the Road Glide bars to eliminate his back and upper shoulder problems.
So I gave it a try, been very pleased. They are not as tall as the Heritage bars and don't have the wheel-barrow style hand location as with some of the others bars on the market. One month ago, I road 800 miles on two days, - no pain.
Go to dealer and sit on a Road Glide and see what you think of the handle bars and grip position.
My two cents worth.
So I gave it a try, been very pleased. They are not as tall as the Heritage bars and don't have the wheel-barrow style hand location as with some of the others bars on the market. One month ago, I road 800 miles on two days, - no pain.
Go to dealer and sit on a Road Glide and see what you think of the handle bars and grip position.
My two cents worth.
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I just installed RK police bars and I am pleased with the higher hand position with no cable or switchgear changes.
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RE: Handle Bar Replacement, Back Hurts
I had that same pain on my first long trip on my RK, I swiched to HDs pull back bars listed in the catalog. It work great and I love the feel of the bars.
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RE: Handle Bar Replacement, Back Hurts
Ive installed MANY bars on bike for people and found most people satisfied with pull back bars--ex.--off a heritage. thy put your shoulders in a better position for riding. Of course I run 16" apes on my bike, they put me VERY comfy . I have a long reach. You might look into ...12" apes. They seem to have a very good body position to me. Just another opinion. Have a great day.
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