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Old 07-16-2007, 07:24 PM
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Stock handlebars are making me lean forward just enought to cause lower back pain.
I'm the average American male, according to statistics (5'9" & 185lbs).
Any suggests on bars that will lean me back and straighten out this old crooked back?

Thanks

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Default RE: Road King Classic Handlebars uncomfortable

I used the Heritage bars and they are alot more comfortable. The cables and wires fit also.
 
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Old 07-16-2007, 08:35 PM
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Default RE: Road King Classic Handlebars uncomfortable

I had the same problem with my RK. Put on Road King chrome high bars.
I'am 5'10' and this was the best thing I've done for comfort.
My bike is a FLHRI and all the stock cables fit.
Not sure if your Classic cables are of the same length.
 
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Default RE: Road King Classic Handlebars uncomfortable

I put on the Road King Custom bars...they are similar to a beach bar and they will come back closer to you. You can use the stock cables - you would just need to "straighten" out the brake line some.

I recommend you go to the stealer and sit on a Road King Custom and find out if those are the ones for you.
I picked up mine up on ebay for around 27 bux.

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Default RE: Road King Classic Handlebars uncomfortable

Wild One Chubby 10" apes. These are surely comfortable for me.
 
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Default RE: Road King Classic Handlebars uncomfortable

The picture below does "not" show them, but I've just reciently changed out my stock RK bars to "Pullback Handle bars, H-D Part Number: 55954-00 that fit an FLHR with out having to change the cables or wire lengths for controls.

OBTW, forgot to mention, I also had the reach-grip-ache in the back on long rides. This did the trick.
 
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http://www.harley-davidson.com/dwp/g...bmLocale=en_US
 
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Default RE: Road King Classic Handlebars uncomfortable

I put the harley beach bars on mine, I like the look and the back pain is a thing of the pass.


 
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Default RE: Road King Classic Handlebars uncomfortable

Heritage bars solved my aching back/shoulger issues.
 
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Default RE: Road King Classic Handlebars uncomfortable

All,

Thanks. Now I have some ideas what to look for.
BTW, nice bikes pictured.

Thanks again

Chief
 


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