Removing Road King Bars
#11
I admit, I don't understand the angst over removing the guards. Bikes that get a custom paint generally loose value, but the general response from the community is, "it's your bike, do what you want." However, suggest removing the guards, and the poster may find his life being threatened by the same posters who approve of custom paint.
Beary
#12
#13
One other thing to consider. That front crash bar has sent more PERFECTLY GOOD baggers to the scrap heap for VERY MINOR fall overs, that resulted in a slightly bent frame tab. If an Evo era Touring bike bends that tab, pretty much any insurance adjuster will be writting you a full value check and totalling the machine.
#14
#15
Visually, to me, it'll make it look more generic Japanese. I like the looks of the bars on them myself, very classic Harleyesque.
From a practical stand point, they give me a strong place to grab, another place to put my feet, and a place to lash things too. Plus, when the bike falls over, which does happen, the bike doesn't get damaged, and it's a lot easier to pick it back up.
From a practical stand point, they give me a strong place to grab, another place to put my feet, and a place to lash things too. Plus, when the bike falls over, which does happen, the bike doesn't get damaged, and it's a lot easier to pick it back up.
#16
As far as the rear goes, I made sure i lowered my bike to where my feet are solid on the ground, then took off the dumpy rear bars. They look like a cheeseburger momma's *** hanging over the seat. Fugly. I like this way cooler. Been thinking about getting forward controls and getting rid of the front crash bar. Ride naked in the summer, back with floorboards, lowers and crashbar in the spring/fall.
#17
#18
Take them off, you'll be glad you did. Kings look way better without them imo
here's a couple pics of mine
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here's a couple pics of mine
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#20
The bars might stop some damages but cause others. I've seen lid edges crushed by bars folded into them.
The bikes sure do look clean without them.
Thanks.
One other thing to consider. That front crash bar has sent more PERFECTLY GOOD baggers to the scrap heap for VERY MINOR fall overs, that resulted in a slightly bent frame tab. If an Evo era Touring bike bends that tab, pretty much any insurance adjuster will be writting you a full value check and totalling the machine.
Last edited by Wodan; 10-04-2017 at 02:17 PM.