HANDLEBARS
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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RE: HANDLEBARS
I have Wild 1 508 installed on my '01 RKC - bought these just before they released there 518's (we installed these on my son's '05 RKS) - I'm 6'4" and I liked his 518's better then my 508's as the 518's possition of your wrist is much better...
Friend installed the RG's 517 on his '06 RG and doesn't like them (like the 508's wrist doesn't sit natural) - I went and put 513's (8 1\2" Mini Apes) on my new '07 Road Glide and they work & Look GREAT - These RG style bars are narrow to clear the fairing...
If ya like the Ape Type look I would look at the 515's - they'll look alot better on a Road King but you'll have to replace the cables & lines and splice & extend the wiring..
Friend installed the RG's 517 on his '06 RG and doesn't like them (like the 508's wrist doesn't sit natural) - I went and put 513's (8 1\2" Mini Apes) on my new '07 Road Glide and they work & Look GREAT - These RG style bars are narrow to clear the fairing...
If ya like the Ape Type look I would look at the 515's - they'll look alot better on a Road King but you'll have to replace the cables & lines and splice & extend the wiring..
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RE: HANDLEBARS
I installed the 518's about six weeks ago. I think it is the best modification I have made to date. I am 6'-1" tall. I could not decide between the 508 & 518 so I emailed WildOnes for their opinion. They recommended the 518. Purchased them from Zanotti HD for $161 plus $16 shipping. Installed on 2003 RK standard. I did not extend my throttle cables, clutch cable, brake line or wiring. With that said however, I had to bend the brake line to reach the new position. In the future I will install new brake line so it follows the bend of the bars. Purely an aesthetic issue.
If you install yourself do yourself a favor and check all electrical functions before you button up the headlight nacelle.
All told a very welcome addition to the bike resulting in more comfort and better appearance. Installation process very rewarding time spent tinkering while too cold to ride.
If you install yourself do yourself a favor and check all electrical functions before you button up the headlight nacelle.
All told a very welcome addition to the bike resulting in more comfort and better appearance. Installation process very rewarding time spent tinkering while too cold to ride.
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RE: HANDLEBARS
I have an 07 RKC with 504 wild 1's...I picked these because they were only 2 1/2 in wider ans had only an additional 1 1/2 in more pull back. I did want anything with too much pull back because I didn't want the stearing to fell like a tiller. I have 2,400 mile with them and an very pleased...I like the looks also.
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