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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 09:47 AM
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I'd really like to try these on my RK. I've been running 16" WW chubbies for about a year. I like them okay, I'm just not 100% on them. The only real negative is they make my hips cramp up if I ride at 60+ for more than 15 minutes without a windshield, due to holding myself up against the wind I guess.

I really like the look of the Mentele's. Looking for any feedback.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 10:35 AM
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I have the Mentele bars on my 2006 Road King Classic and love them. I went with the Black bars and have rode this bike to Sturgis and back from NJ. No comfort issues for me. I think they look great and have never run across another bike with them on. My signature pic should give you an idea of what they look like. If you have any specific questions just let me know.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 10:39 AM
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Hah, road dog I think I may have PMed you after seeing your bike in a search. Are you running the standard mentele or the king?
 
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Based on Road Dogs' recommendation, I put standard Mentel's ( black) on my '05 Classic yesterday. This morning, not a complete fan. I'm 6'0 and with the stock seat it's about as far and low as I can reach. I think I'm going to be screwed when I put a Hollywood solo on. It kind of feels like when kids used to run through the yard playing "airplane". Don't really like my hands that far apart. But, they do look badass. I'll keep an open mind and put some miles on.
 
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