Carlini Gangsters VS Factory 47 Vicla’s. 2019 Road King Special
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Carlini Gangsters VS Factory 47 Vicla’s. 2019 Road King Special
So, thanks to advice from members on this forum I recently traded in my 2011 RG, for a brand spanking new 2019 Road King Special, in vivid black. Pictures included.
First things first, I need bars. Everything else can wait, but I NEED bars, lol.
I was all set to purchase a set of Carlini Gangsters (one of my all time favorite looking bars ever), in black, either 16” or 18”.... but then I came across these Factory 47 Vicla bars (also pictured, on a Road King as well just for reference), and I am kind of in love. So of course now I am torn. As far as I was aware, the Viclas’s only came in chrome, and only came in 18” rise... but I called them to ask a few questions and they just told me they DO come in gloss black, and they DO come in 16” rise as well.
Anyway, I need cables for both obviously, with the Carlini I need a riser/adapter as well, and with the F47’s I don’t. I love both, and they are both comparable in price so that isn’t a factor either. As far as rise goes, would love to hear some opinions/see some pictures, I am 6’0 tall, average reach and don’t mind them a little high, but mostly am interested in opinions on one versus the other. I know the Carlini’s are noticeably wider at 41.5” versus the F47’s at 38” (I think).
I am including a picture of my bike, the Carlini Gangsters, and the Vicla’s.
as always - Thanks guys!
B
Factory 47 Vicla
Carlini Gangster
First things first, I need bars. Everything else can wait, but I NEED bars, lol.
I was all set to purchase a set of Carlini Gangsters (one of my all time favorite looking bars ever), in black, either 16” or 18”.... but then I came across these Factory 47 Vicla bars (also pictured, on a Road King as well just for reference), and I am kind of in love. So of course now I am torn. As far as I was aware, the Viclas’s only came in chrome, and only came in 18” rise... but I called them to ask a few questions and they just told me they DO come in gloss black, and they DO come in 16” rise as well.
Anyway, I need cables for both obviously, with the Carlini I need a riser/adapter as well, and with the F47’s I don’t. I love both, and they are both comparable in price so that isn’t a factor either. As far as rise goes, would love to hear some opinions/see some pictures, I am 6’0 tall, average reach and don’t mind them a little high, but mostly am interested in opinions on one versus the other. I know the Carlini’s are noticeably wider at 41.5” versus the F47’s at 38” (I think).
I am including a picture of my bike, the Carlini Gangsters, and the Vicla’s.
as always - Thanks guys!
B
Factory 47 Vicla
Carlini Gangster
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Given that its going to be a relatively expensive proposition, the biggest thing to consider is what the motivation is for wanting the bars. It's something you want, not need so it's probably a good idea to consider all options before deciding. If you want a decent handling bike, keep the stock bars or get a more compact bar setup. If you want to turn the new purchase into a bike that handles like sh*t but looks like a Mayans MC knockoff, get the Carlinis.
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Bigaj2 (10-21-2018)
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Given that its going to be a relatively expensive proposition, the biggest thing to consider is what the motivation is for wanting the bars. It's something you want, not need so it's probably a good idea to consider all options before deciding. If you want a decent handling bike, keep the stock bars or get a more compact bar setup. If you want to turn the new purchase into a bike that handles like sh*t but looks like a Mayans MC knockoff, get the Carlinis.
i totally get what you’re saying however I do have to disagree with you on the handling man, on my RG I went from stock bars to the F47 16” ape hanger (Malo) bars and I mean it was UNBELIEVABLE the upgraded difference. I mean, we’re talking literally not even close. Bike felt better, handled better, looked better, put my back in a better position, all of it.
Im doing bars regardless, I was just wondering which ones people preferred out of the two I listed.
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Oil, Gas & Leather (11-06-2021)
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Well I replied to the first post as well but yes, I am definitely going to be doing bars.... I disagree entirely about the function going out the window with bars (maybe like massive 20”+ hangers, sure), I LOVE the feel, ride, look and riding position of some 16-18” bars on my bike.... the question is merely at this point which ones.
any preference between the Carlini’s and the F47’s...?
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and yes definitely, the mirrors will either be hung upside down underneath the bars, or changed out for the black performance machine teardrop mirrors. I like even the stock ones if they are hung below with taller apes so I haven’t decided yet
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