The All things ROAD KING SPECIAL THREAD
#4071
Thanks for asking,
YES these are Custom profile mirrors from Harley:
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/e...rs/p/56000135A
They are a little thin in height, but offer a good side view and that suits me perfectly...
YES these are Custom profile mirrors from Harley:
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/e...rs/p/56000135A
They are a little thin in height, but offer a good side view and that suits me perfectly...
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Oil, Gas & Leather (10-04-2024)
#4072
Thanks for asking,
YES these are Custom profile mirrors from Harley:
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/e...rs/p/56000135A
They are a little thin in height, but offer a good side view and that suits me perfectly...
YES these are Custom profile mirrors from Harley:
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/e...rs/p/56000135A
They are a little thin in height, but offer a good side view and that suits me perfectly...
#4073
Traded in Slim for 2017 RK Special
Good morning fam. Sorta new here. Just traded in my Slim for this beautiful RK Special. Came with a stage 2 with SE Ohlins piggy back rear shocks and Ohljns front suspension. The bars are 12” T bars and they look to be San Diego customs. Couple of things, the bike sits a little too high for me so the Ohlins rears will be up for sale within this week. Already ordered some progressive shocks for the rear. The T bars are not for me. I want to do the good ol apes. Probably will go with 16”. I need some help with the risers. Since the bike came with t bars there is no riser. Will any type of riser work? Can anyone point me in the right direction to install instructions for doing tall apes on the RK? I’ve done bars before but didn’t have to extend the clutch and brake lines. Thanks in advance and God bless Yall.
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#4074
Good morning fam. Sorta new here. Just traded in my Slim for this beautiful RK Special. Came with a stage 2 with SE Ohlins piggy back rear shocks and Ohljns front suspension. The bars are 12” T bars and they look to be San Diego customs. Couple of things, the bike sits a little too high for me so the Ohlins rears will be up for sale within this week. Already ordered some progressive shocks for the rear. The T bars are not for me. I want to do the good ol apes. Probably will go with 16”. I need some help with the risers. Since the bike came with t bars there is no riser. Will any type of riser work? Can anyone point me in the right direction to install instructions for doing tall apes on the RK? I’ve done bars before but didn’t have to extend the clutch and brake lines. Thanks in advance and God bless Yall
#4075
Hello there Slim, congrats on the new ride, nice colour.
I just have to put this out there, DO NOT sell those Ohlins shocks, you WILL be disappointed you did.
The progressives are a decent shock ( so I have only read about ), but they certainly are not up to the standard of those piggy backs, or most ( if not ALL ) Ohlins for that matter .
If you are finding the RK a little too tall there are other ways around that issue.
Oh btw were you able to discover what weight ( valving ) was used in your suspension ?
Good luck.
I just have to put this out there, DO NOT sell those Ohlins shocks, you WILL be disappointed you did.
The progressives are a decent shock ( so I have only read about ), but they certainly are not up to the standard of those piggy backs, or most ( if not ALL ) Ohlins for that matter .
If you are finding the RK a little too tall there are other ways around that issue.
Oh btw were you able to discover what weight ( valving ) was used in your suspension ?
Good luck.
Last edited by bburky; 10-06-2024 at 01:09 PM.
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Oil, Gas & Leather (10-15-2024)
#4076
nice bike nice color
Last edited by GreenMonster; 10-06-2024 at 01:23 PM.
#4077
I just have to put this out there, DO NOT sell those Ohlins shocks, you WILL be disappointed you did.
The progressives are a decent shock ( so I have only read about ), but they certainly are not up to the standard of those piggy backs, or most ( if not ALL ) Ohlins for that matter.
The progressives are a decent shock ( so I have only read about ), but they certainly are not up to the standard of those piggy backs, or most ( if not ALL ) Ohlins for that matter.
#4078
Thanks for the comments. I know the Ohlins piggybacks are awesome. I live in an apartment and my garage is in an alley on a grade and I already almost dropped the bike backing into my garage last night. I like my feet to be planted while on the bike. I’ve already tried making adjustments to the preload to see if it’ll lower the bike anymore while I’m on it and nothing worked. Am I missing something where I can get the bike lower? Also any advice on the ape hanger install? I’ve searched online and YouTube. Nothing much that I’ve found. The T bars hurt my back and I’m leaning forward to reach the bars.
#4079
Thanks for the comments. I know the Ohlins piggybacks are awesome. I live in an apartment and my garage is in an alley on a grade and I already almost dropped the bike backing into my garage last night. I like my feet to be planted while on the bike. I’ve already tried making adjustments to the preload to see if it’ll lower the bike anymore while I’m on it and nothing worked. Am I missing something where I can get the bike lower? Also any advice on the ape hanger install? I’ve searched online and YouTube. Nothing much that I’ve found. The T bars hurt my back and I’m leaning forward to reach the bars.
#4080
Thanks for the comments. I know the Ohlins piggybacks are awesome. I live in an apartment and my garage is in an alley on a grade and I already almost dropped the bike backing into my garage last night. I like my feet to be planted while on the bike. I’ve already tried making adjustments to the preload to see if it’ll lower the bike anymore while I’m on it and nothing worked. Am I missing something where I can get the bike lower? Also any advice on the ape hanger install? I’ve searched online and YouTube. Nothing much that I’ve found. The T bars hurt my back and I’m leaning forward to reach the bars.
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