Handle Bar Suggestions RKCLassic
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Handle Bar Suggestions RKCLassic
Hi Everyone!
I have a 2006 Road King Classic - the bike is GREAT, but there is something odd about the handle bars and I just can't put my finger on it. The seating position is not as comfortable as my old Heratige was. I think it is just the bars and not the overall design. Anyone else notice this? Anyone come up with a good fix to get the right riding position (subjective I know but I can not be the only one who notices this)
BTW, I am big - 6'5" and 300 lbs
I have a 2006 Road King Classic - the bike is GREAT, but there is something odd about the handle bars and I just can't put my finger on it. The seating position is not as comfortable as my old Heratige was. I think it is just the bars and not the overall design. Anyone else notice this? Anyone come up with a good fix to get the right riding position (subjective I know but I can not be the only one who notices this)
BTW, I am big - 6'5" and 300 lbs
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RE: Handle Bar Suggestions RKCLassic
I have the Wild One 508's and really like them. I'm 5'11" and 250lbs and they help me sit more upright with a bend in my elbows. For your height, Wild One recommends the 518's which have less pullback. I'm sure some of the folks that have them will answer your post over the next couple of days. Here's a picture of the 508's:
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RE: Handle Bar Suggestions RKCLassic
I am 6ft and 260. I went with the Harley Reduced reach bars. They were a huge improvement for me. If you know anyone with different bars you might try sitting on their bike. I had a buddy with the harley reduced reach bars and I tried them. Convinced me.
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RE: Handle Bar Suggestions RKCLassic
I have the same issue you do, can't really put my finger on what I don't like just not the most comfortable. A friend of mine just put Heritage bars on his RK, didn't need to change any of the cables, and I liked the waythey felt.
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I have the same issue you do, can't really put my finger on what I don't like just not the most comfortable. A friend of mine just put Heritage bars on his RK, didn't need to change any of the cables, and I liked the waythey felt.
I have the same issue you do, can't really put my finger on what I don't like just not the most comfortable. A friend of mine just put Heritage bars on his RK, didn't need to change any of the cables, and I liked the waythey felt.
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RE: Handle Bar Suggestions RKCLassic
I have a RK Classic and changed over to the Heritage bars...
I'm 6' 2" and at$50the Heritage barswere the trick for my discomfort with the stock RK bars.
Edmo
I'm 6' 2" and at$50the Heritage barswere the trick for my discomfort with the stock RK bars.
Edmo