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Old 08-01-2019 | 12:48 PM
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I’m looking for suggestions for handlebars for my 05 RK. I currently have the RK high bars which is what I had on my 03 RK many years ago. I went through 3 different Wild One bars and never really found one I liked. Can anyone recommend a bar similar in height and pullback to the RK high bars but with a little less severe wrist angle?

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Old 08-01-2019 | 06:53 PM
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No one? I was wondering if maybe the newer Heritage bars would be close to what I'm looking for. I believe I read where they are different than the earlier Heritage bars.

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Old 08-01-2019 | 07:09 PM
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I have the heritage style bars on my 08 RKC and love them. While a lot of people like mini or full apes straight up, I have mine down as low as they can go and still clear the tank on full turn. I also have a short reach. The Heritage bars let me sit up straighter than the stock with a nice comfortable bend in my elbow and nice wrist angle. Very comfortable for me.
 
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Old 08-02-2019 | 12:18 AM
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Take a look at the Khromewerks fat apes. 12 and 14”,2 different types of pullback. They also have a good graphic with measurements.
 
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Old 08-02-2019 | 07:53 AM
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I've been using the Khromewerks handle bars on the last three bikes I've owned , all were the Bobber style apes .

http://www.khromewerks.com/
 
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Old 08-02-2019 | 11:04 AM
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I run 10” wild ones and they are very comfortable.
 
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Old 08-02-2019 | 08:53 PM
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Thanks for the replies. I'm going to try something I just thought of. I have a set of 2+2 wide sweepers off an Electra Glide that look like they would work, much less severe wrist angle.

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Old 08-03-2019 | 02:54 PM
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Thanks for the replies. I'm going to try something I just thought of. I have a set of 2+2 wide sweepers off an Electra Glide that look like they would work, much less severe wrist angle.

Thanks,
Rick
Only a short ride but so far I like them. I wish it wasn't such a bxxch to access the handlebar clamp. I'd like to roll them towards me just a tiny bit. In any case much better for me than the RK high bars. The wrist angle is just what I'm looking for and I like the way the bike handles.

Rick

 

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Old 08-03-2019 | 03:03 PM
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Heritage bars on my 09 made it perfect for me, 6" tall 32"inseam. and I didn't have to change any wires
 
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Old 08-03-2019 | 04:35 PM
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When you guys say, “Heritage bars,” are you talking the Heritage “Style” bars or the actual Heritage bars? I see HD has two different sets of bars. One is $70 and the other is $ op. They have all the same dimensions.
 


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