if your about 6'2" 235 lbs and ride a road king

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Nov 24, 2012 | 08:24 AM

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TKDKurt

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From: Coastal Carolina

6'2" and 215. TallBoy seat and Heritage-style bars.

Nov 24, 2012 | 08:29 AM

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Mikey_P

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From: Florida

6'2" and 210. I have the stock bars and they fit me fine but I have monkey arms!

Nov 24, 2012 | 08:39 AM

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stewy1200c

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From: Massachusetts

6'1 250, Wo518,s

Nov 24, 2012 | 08:42 AM

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prosnowsk8er

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From: calgary

6' 2" 240, and just ordered 16" 1.5 gangsters

Nov 24, 2012 | 08:46 AM

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ddm502001

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From: Mid West

I tried beach bars then went to a mini ape of 8.5", probably would have gon to a 10" ape next as they seemed to sit quite well on a buddies RK Std. I have since gone to the dark side to a Sharknose and the bars it had OE fit fine.

Nov 24, 2012 | 09:03 AM

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The Cheesehead

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From: Mill-e-wah-que

6'3" - 225 lbs.: WO 509 16" Chubby Apes. C&C seat brings me lower and back about 1 1/2 each direction.

Nov 24, 2012 | 09:51 AM

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lionsm13

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From: Western South Dakota

Unless you're into "Apes" specifically for a look, Heritage bars have been the typical replacement for RK bars for quite a few years now.. FWIW.

Nov 24, 2012 | 09:58 AM

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stevequad

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From: So. California

6'1" 240# I have a 95 rk and went with Road King Highbars (reduced reach bars) part #55954-00.

Chrome Road King® High Handlebar

Designed to provide extra comfort for the Road King® rider, this chrome bar is 4-1/2 inches higher and 2 inches narrower than the stock handlebar found on '96-99 Road King® models and 3-1/2 inches higher and 1-1/2 inches narrower than stock handlebar on '00-'01 Road King® models. Many models require no additional cables or hoses for installation.

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Nov 24, 2012 | 10:11 AM

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Manatee

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From: Rockport

6'2" and 300 here. Just had Heritage bars put on. Huge difference. All good now!

Nov 24, 2012 | 10:47 AM

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justjoshin84

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From: Yorktown Heights, New York

Thanks guys.... Im driving myself crazy trying to decide on bars.. ive been debating for months now... I hate the stock bars but dont know what to get. Im 6'2" and 235ish pounds. I have a mustang wide touring seat. I rode my buddys roadking in florida with 16 inch apes and my hands were just about a half inch above my shoulders.. so Im debating between carlini gangster apes, either 14 or 16 inches. But I dont know if apes are the way to go for long rides. This decision is really driving me nuts lol

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