Want to change my stock 06 RK Classic handlebars, since I find them uncomfortable and would like a little better reach. Have been advised to get the RK High Handlebars (55954-00). Looking at the dimensions, it appears that the RK High are about 1 1/2 inches taller, but everything else pretty much the same. Are these really going to make it more comfortable? Please advise before I buy these. I am tired of the pain between the shoulders. Help!

 

I'm looking at doing the same thing. I was thinking about the RK high bars or the Heritage bars. I don't want to change cables, but I want taller bars with a little more pullback. I haven't tried either of them, but I talked to a guy that changed to the RK high bars. He said the difference doesn't look like much, but they feel a lot better. He said they took care of the pain between the shoulder blades for him.

 

I went with Roadglide bars and really like them, but had to rotate them towards me as far as possible to make them comfortable.

 

I replaced mine with Kromewerks Heritage bars for Road King. (same dimensions as H-D heritage bars) I love them. I also got that pain between the shoulders. I like the heritage bars because they bring your arms up about four to five inches, and you can pull them back as far as you want. I can ride all day. I like the fact that they are narrower too. Slow speed turns are not like steering a wheel barrow anymore. I paid $30 for the bars from Jireh Cycle and changed them myself. No new cables, brake lines, or wires.

 

I had the same problem with my '06 Road King. The handlebard were a pain in the back! I had a lot of good help from my dealership (Racine HD, Racine Wisconsin) and we finally came up with what we figured I needed to solve my problem. I ended up putting on a set of bars from the Street Glide part number 56571-98A....PERFECT FIT!
I'm ove 6 feet tall and the origional bars made me bend over to much. The bars I put on now have a bit more rise and a bit more pull back.
I suggest you sit on your bike and place your hands just the way you want them then measure what you need in a replacement bar....more pullback or more rise or as in my case both. Then stop in at a GOOD dealership that is willing to help you out and they will go thruogh all the cataloges that they have to find the best match.

Baddog

 

Thanks for the info Baddog. Did you have to change any cables?

 

Take a look here, I think you'll find it interesting https://www.hdforums.com/m_112517/tm.htm

 

GO TALL !!! See pic below. Actualy Im considering going 2"s taller

 

Ride a couple other bike at HD. Most all bars are a little different. Then you can go to your local custom shop & have them bend you a custom set. Not that much $$

 

I agree with apeking, apes look great on RK"S!!!