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Old 01-02-2019, 03:02 PM
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The RK bars are 1" and the RG are 1 1/4", so I was wondering should the wires be inside the bars? Any tips on removing the wires from the connectors. Any other tips and tricks would be great! Thanks, Dave.
 
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Old 01-03-2019, 10:47 AM
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You'll need different clamps as the RG bars are 1 1/4 where they clamp onto the trees, why not just get bars made for a RG.
 
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Yes, you'll want to run the canbus wires through the bars. Make sure your new bars have the holes required to do that.

I picked up an OEM 1" clamp off ebay for 22 bucks.
 
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As was asked earlier, why not get the bars for your bike? Will make it easier to run the wires through
 
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I liked the RK bars on my old RK. I thought it would be a easy swap. Wires for the throttle thru the bars no doubt. Other wires from switch pack can be on outside. I thought the bar clamps were 1" on the RG...
 
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Better check your hydraulics' clamps. The taper at the end of the bars is different between the RK and RG bars and require different clamps.
 
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