The 2023 Road King FLHR Lives On As The FLHP
#261
They have demonstrated very good performance. The bike is stable and confidence inspiring as well as comfortable to ride. There is significantly more travel with the lowering blocks and the 13.5 inch shock length. I have the sag set at 50 percent into the shock travel when riding.
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00 fxd (06-19-2023)
#262
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#263
I have two other bikes that have been neglected since the FLHP arrived. It’s such a great bike to ride. It has exceeded my expectations.
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#264
I spent the better part of a day looking at handlebar posts. H-D offers no handlebars that interested me.
I ended up ordering KST item 3211057 14" Straight Jacket Bars with 1.25" clamp diameter in the polished stainless steel finish.
Here is a download link to the latest H-D handlebar fitment guide: Handlebar Fitment Guide
To complete the handlebar installation I am using these parts:
PW1422: KST one-piece full-length switch wire harnesses pre-installed by KST
HTEXT-14: KST wire extensions for H-D heated grips
37200557: H-D +5" extended upper clutch cable for 2021 and up models
41800441: H-D +4" extended upper brake line, black
55900067A: H-D Fat Riser Kit. This is different than the previous post which shows the riser parts from a Road King Special
56298-03A: H-D polyurethane riser bushing kit
The throttle-by-wire cable does not need an extension
I topped off the bars with some rectangular mirrors from Biltwell
I ended up ordering KST item 3211057 14" Straight Jacket Bars with 1.25" clamp diameter in the polished stainless steel finish.
Here is a download link to the latest H-D handlebar fitment guide: Handlebar Fitment Guide
To complete the handlebar installation I am using these parts:
PW1422: KST one-piece full-length switch wire harnesses pre-installed by KST
HTEXT-14: KST wire extensions for H-D heated grips
37200557: H-D +5" extended upper clutch cable for 2021 and up models
41800441: H-D +4" extended upper brake line, black
55900067A: H-D Fat Riser Kit. This is different than the previous post which shows the riser parts from a Road King Special
56298-03A: H-D polyurethane riser bushing kit
The throttle-by-wire cable does not need an extension
I topped off the bars with some rectangular mirrors from Biltwell
On long trips I would like to sit upright firmly against my backrest, but my arms are too short. I want to make this purchase right the first time.
#265
Hulkss... If you still have your stock handlebars laying around, would it be possible for you to measure the rise and pullback for me? Its nearly impossible for me to do this when mounted. I want to find new bars that will bring the grips slightly closer and higher to me without losing the FLHP ergonomics.
On long trips I would like to sit upright firmly against my backrest, but my arms are too short. I want to make this purchase right the first time.
On long trips I would like to sit upright firmly against my backrest, but my arms are too short. I want to make this purchase right the first time.
Here's the "official" numbers and measurement diagram from H-D:
Last edited by Hulkss; 06-19-2023 at 07:56 PM.
#266
I guess Im back to square one.
Last edited by RKLeo; 06-19-2023 at 08:09 PM.
#267
Wow, Thanks for this!! I cant believe that is a 12.75" rise. Thats why I was not confident measuring it myself. I was planing on ordering some 10s. That would have been a huge mistake. I guess leaning the bars back has a lot to do with the FLHP ergonomics and handling the slow speed maneuveing.
I guess Im back to square one.
I guess Im back to square one.
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TedMan (06-20-2023)
#268
They have demonstrated very good performance. The bike is stable and confidence inspiring as well as comfortable to ride. There is significantly more travel with the lowering blocks and the 13.5 inch shock length. I have the sag set at 50 percent into the shock travel when riding.
#269
Last edited by Hulkss; 06-20-2023 at 11:06 AM.
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