Handlebar recommendations
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Stage III
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From: Marietta, GA
Handlebar recommendations
I bought my 1st harley last month, an 06 RKC with stock seat and handlebars. I'm 5'10" and feel slouched when riding. I'm looking for suggestions on how to make the riding position more comfortable. I read the RK high bar is a good choice? Thks
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I felt the same way. I chose the HD 2 inch pull back bars.
I also have a driver backrest.
They are actually being installed today so I am curious to see how they work when I pick my ride up tonight
I also have a driver backrest.
They are actually being installed today so I am curious to see how they work when I pick my ride up tonight
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Just bought a set of LA Choppers Primeapes from Handlebar Louie (forum vendor) and I don't think many can beat his prices...if you find some after-market bars of your liking - might want to PM Louie & see if he can get you a set...cheaper. Good Luck!
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I had the opposite problem with my bike, I was having to reach to get to the bars. It took me a few goes to get them just right, but they are fine now! Cost zero, just took a little time.
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i took a "ride like a pro" class and the instructor had some Wild 1 10" Chubbys on his bike. i sat on it and they felt really good. thats probably going to be my next modification. here is a link to the site. shows some good examples in comparisonheights. http://www.wild1inc.com/
agree backrest helps a lot.
agree backrest helps a lot.
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Try to find somebody with a RK with different bars, somebody that is your size and ask them if you can sit on the bike to try...that is what i did... Hang at the dealership and just lok around... I wanted 12" bagger apes and found a guy who had them on his E glide and tried them and loved them and bought them...I would say 10 or 12" mini apes but you will have to chose that yourself...
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Cruiser
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From: mckinney texas
I am 5'9 and had beach bars on my bike previous owner had installed. They looked cool but I would never be able to keep those. I went with Krome Werks Heritage Fat bars with 10" rise. They are 33" wide which was perfect for me. Love them and wire are now internally placed for a clean look. Price was $165 from Dennis Kirk.
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Stage III
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From: Marietta, GA
Thanks for all the advice. I can see there's no set answer and at the same time trial and error can be expensive. I'll try adjusting the stock bar. On my last bike (BMW R1200C), I installed a 4 inch riser that worked well so all I think I need are some bars that allow will extend a few inches back towards me. I tried the stock backrest but that forces me to sit too forward on the bike. Tracerbullet, let me know how you make out.
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I cant find him listed anywhere