Getting ready to pull the trigger on some new handle bars for my RKC, and want to get it right this time. Currently running HD extended reach bars (# 55954) and they just are not comfortable on longer runs.Need to come up a bit on the rise, and add about 2 inches to the pull back so I can sit straight in the seat against the backrest. Looking at several Chubby options, 518's / 517's, but the baby apeslook like a fix as well. To those who may have some experience with the 513's on a bagger, would love to hear your feedback, pros / cons.

Thanks,
DR

 

I run 18" apes. I am 6'1" and have never been more comfortable on a longer ride. 18" may be to much for you, but apes on a king look awsome. Of course that is only my opinion.

 

I have Road King Classic also. I had the Reduced Reach bars as well. Over the winter I installed 518's they let you lean back against the back rest but there is too much 'wheelbarrow' angle for me it is making my hand sore. I went with the 518,s partially because I could reuse all of the lines.

 

I put the 515's on my Road King a few weeks back. The have a 10" rise. Had to rewire everything. Prior to the Chubby's, I had the Road King high bars on. I find these to be much more comfortable for 2 reasons.
1. The angle of the hand position is better, not bending my wrist like the high bars did.
2. More heigth, allows you to lean back more.
If I had it to do over, I probably would have went with the 12" bars - but these are much better than the high bars.

 

513's are like the WG except chubbies - and work Great on Baggers... I tried them on my RG but I had to sit just a little forward in the seat - changed to the 517's "perfect" however, becasue of the grip angle - took alittle getting used to. Just finished a 1000 weekend and "I" am totally broke in on the 517's, very nice ride... keep in mind I am 5'6" and have short arms... The 513's are close by - I really do like them also - If I need any seat work in the future at Corbin - I will fix the seat issue and go back to the 513's