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Dec 2, 2010 | 06:49 PM

#1031

Whiskers

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From: Southern Colorado

Very cool looking bike! Of course, it has fishtails...and everyone around here knows that owners of bikes with fishtails are of superior breeding and intellect.

Dec 4, 2010 | 01:08 PM

#1032

Latebutpresent

Stage III

Joined: Dec 2010

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Just bumped my 2009 Heritage classic from 96 CI to the 103,,,, Hoping to add a little more power... Has anyone done this and with what results,, thanks

Dec 12, 2010 | 10:44 AM

#1033

IndyClassic

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Joined: Aug 2008

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From: Kingman, AZ

WO 508 vs 518

508 RK bar on black 08
518 RKII on white/blue 07

Whiskers asked me about oh....a month ago to post pics of our two RKC's as it might help guys/gals debating the 508 vs 518. Well here is the best I could do.

However a) I am a lousy photog and b) I cannot quite get an angle to show much difference. Suffice to say we love them both, high quality great looking "old style" bars.

I ride the black with 508's and they do pull back further, set in closer but I ride very comfortably but with my hands slightly angled on the grips while cruising.

Hope these are of use/help to someone in the King family!

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Dec 15, 2010 | 02:41 PM

#1034

2>4

Road Captain

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From: Wisconsin

IndyClassic: I am interested in the 508 or 518 handlebar. Can you tell me the difference in how the two feel when compared to each other. It seems like the 518 is quite a lot wider and would require the rider to lean more forward. I am 5' 11'' so I don't know if this would be an issue. I currently have the Wild One 8.5'' baby apes. The wrist angle is very comfortable but I think a little more pullback and/or rise would be nice. If anyone else has more info on these two handlebars I would greatly appreciate it. I guess I am still looking for that "perfect" handlebar.

Last edited by 2>4; Dec 15, 2010 at 02:52 PM.

Dec 15, 2010 | 04:23 PM

#1035

Wormdirt

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Joined: Dec 2010

Posts: 24

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From: Montana

New Road King Classic owner here. You guys have some dang nice rides. I don't think mine can compare to some of the pictured bikes here. I do think a few things make my RK look classic. The leather bags and leather mud flaps, also the front fender rail. Oh yeah, I hear someone on here likes tassels. I have some of those too.

Hopefully I'll get some better pictures when the snow melts.

Dec 15, 2010 | 07:27 PM

#1036

Whiskers

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From: Southern Colorado

Yo Wormdirt...nice bike, the fender flap looks great and about those tassels...TASSELS only look good on women dancers...its called FRINGE!

J/K...welcome to the forum.

Dec 16, 2010 | 11:48 AM

#1037

Wormdirt

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From: Montana

Hey Whiskers,

Thanks for the welcome. I'll call it fringe and do some research on what tassels really are. Supporting single mothers is a good cause anyway.

You have a sweet ride, really enjoy your pics.

Rick