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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 03:57 PM
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Put them on and took a ride.

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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Slider*
Thanks everyone for the replies, I want to replace the Beach Bars on my 06 RKC. I had Heritage Style Bars but the they were uncomfortable and I had to rotate them back almost hitting the gas tank to fit my short arms. I'm only 5'4" with the bike lowered in the rear and the seat lowered also. I sat on a couple late model Heritage Softail's and was comfortable with the bars. Just wondering about fitment with my short arms. These will be bars number 5.



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My 2011 Heritage bars are the most comfortable bars I have ever had. Good height, angle and leverage. Previous Harleys were RK with beach bars and the E/glide touring bars.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 05:16 PM
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So far today they blown away the stock bars, Hertiage Style bars, and beachbars. I agree with checkers 100%.

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Will the 09 and up fit on a 2005 road king custom?
 
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Originally Posted by Dieselsoftail
Will the 09 and up fit on a 2005 road king custom?
I'm not positive but I think the only difference in the 09 is the notch on the end of the bar for the throttle by wire twist grip sensor. Should work fine on anything earlier.

I have them on my 08 ( throttle by wire ) and love them. I like my hands low. I have them adjusted all the way down as low as they go and still clear the tank. Very comfortable for me and allows me to sit up straight with a bend in my elbow even with my short reach.
 
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