The All things ROAD KING SPECIAL THREAD
#2541
#2542
The ones I have came with the bike when I bought it. They aren't bad, Id rather the thicker board type but these will do for now until everything higher up on the list is done. Main thing is getting the bars right. Until then I am limited to shorter rides or taking a lot of breaks.
#2543
I will have to pull some measurements when I get home. Definitely have to get this done this winter so I can get some better long distance riding in. I am 5'8" maybe 5'9" but my arms are short. My seat is still stock, but I can plant my feet perfectly at the moment. The hardest thing for me to do is use both highway pegs while riding. I can do one on one off and reach fine but with both on I am fully stretched out to hold onto the bars.
Look at my arm position, straight out, relaxed, and Im sitting back.
I did many cross country trips like this in comfort
Last edited by RKLeo; 02-18-2021 at 03:07 PM.
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#2547
14" is a really nice size for most people. I'm 6', and I put 16" bars on mine, which are just about perfect.
#2548
10" isn't gonna make much of a difference when it comes to reach. The stock bars are 9", with the additional angle you're maybe gaining a little over 0.5" in reach.
14" is a really nice size for most people. I'm 6', and I put 16" bars on mine, which are just about perfect.
14" is a really nice size for most people. I'm 6', and I put 16" bars on mine, which are just about perfect.
I am looking at these at the moment https://www.jpcycles.com/product/975...gade-handlebar
I will either go with 12" or 14" I don't think my stock bars are 9" but I could definitely be wrong as I haven't measured. The dealer told me they were 6" mini apes, but he was also a moron. Either way the 6" pull back compared to what I have currently even at 12" should be plenty for what I am looking for.
#2549
I tossed this info out in another thread and figured I would place it here as well.
Picked up a 20RKS last year and only thing I didn’t like were the bars. I was confused why they put 9” apes on it and then pulled them back like beach bars???
Before I took delivery I asked the dealer to roll them forward so they were straight up like an ape should be. Much better look and I was happy with the feel so left stock bars on..
Picked up a 20RKS last year and only thing I didn’t like were the bars. I was confused why they put 9” apes on it and then pulled them back like beach bars???
Before I took delivery I asked the dealer to roll them forward so they were straight up like an ape should be. Much better look and I was happy with the feel so left stock bars on..
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