Measurements of RK Custom Handlebars?
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I have them on my RK Classic. I just measured them last week. They are: 5" rise, 12" base spread, 32" at the tips, and 16" pullback. The Wild Ones have a 14 or 14.5" pullback.
I am actually looking for bars with about 2 more inches of pullbac (short arms), and I haven't found any yet.
YB
I have them on my RK Classic. I just measured them last week. They are: 5" rise, 12" base spread, 32" at the tips, and 16" pullback. The Wild Ones have a 14 or 14.5" pullback.
I am actually looking for bars with about 2 more inches of pullbac (short arms), and I haven't found any yet.
YB
). Anybody got a pair of RK Classic bars they want to get rid of, or anybody that has a pair to sell off???
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ORIGINAL: YankeeBob
I have them on my RK Classic. I just measured them last week. They are: 5" rise, 12" base spread, 32" at the tips, and 16" pullback. The Wild Ones have a 14 or 14.5" pullback.
I am actually looking for bars with about 2 more inches of pullbac (short arms), and I haven't found any yet.
YB
I have them on my RK Classic. I just measured them last week. They are: 5" rise, 12" base spread, 32" at the tips, and 16" pullback. The Wild Ones have a 14 or 14.5" pullback.
I am actually looking for bars with about 2 more inches of pullbac (short arms), and I haven't found any yet.
YB
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03-18-2006 | 01:55 PM
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RE: Measurements of RK Custom Handlebars?
Bob--
Based on your measurements of the RK bars, it confirms that they are pretty similar to the Wild 1 508s (RK Chubby I). The 518s have a 14.25" pullback and are a little wider. It appears that the 508s (Chubby II) wouldn't give you any more pullback (16") than the stock bars. Sounds like some kind of apes might be best for you. I'm going the opposite direction to get away from the "wheelbarrow" grip.
Based on your measurements of the RK bars, it confirms that they are pretty similar to the Wild 1 508s (RK Chubby I). The 518s have a 14.25" pullback and are a little wider. It appears that the 508s (Chubby II) wouldn't give you any more pullback (16") than the stock bars. Sounds like some kind of apes might be best for you. I'm going the opposite direction to get away from the "wheelbarrow" grip.
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RE: Measurements of RK Custom Handlebars?
I have my stock RK Classic handlebars available if you need them. Email me: bob@yankeeplumbing.com and we'll talk.
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ORIGINAL: Matt115
My problrem is I am have long arms and feel more comfortable reaching for my handles. So the pullback needs to be less. And the grips more perpendicular to my body. The 518's look like they'd work, but I actually feel like going with the baby apes (differentiate yourself from the pack ).
Anybody got a pair of RK Classic bars they want to get rid of, or anybody that has a pair to sell off???
ORIGINAL: YankeeBob
I have them on my RK Classic. I just measured them last week. They are: 5" rise, 12" base spread, 32" at the tips, and 16" pullback. The Wild Ones have a 14 or 14.5" pullback.
I am actually looking for bars with about 2 more inches of pullbac (short arms), and I haven't found any yet.
YB
I have them on my RK Classic. I just measured them last week. They are: 5" rise, 12" base spread, 32" at the tips, and 16" pullback. The Wild Ones have a 14 or 14.5" pullback.
I am actually looking for bars with about 2 more inches of pullbac (short arms), and I haven't found any yet.
YB
). Anybody got a pair of RK Classic bars they want to get rid of, or anybody that has a pair to sell off???
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RE: Measurements of RK Custom Handlebars?
Check This Out. I did a picture comparison between the stock RKCustom's on mine and the 518's. Not much of a difference, other than the width. I might go with the 513's. They look pretty funky.
Mine...
I'd post theirs, but I'm not sure about copyrights, so you'll have to compare yourself.
Mine...
I'd post theirs, but I'm not sure about copyrights, so you'll have to compare yourself.
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03-19-2006 | 10:50 PM
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RE: Measurements of RK Custom Handlebars?
Matt--
There's a new RK Custom over at the local dealer with the Chubby-II (518) bars. I compared them to my stock bars. There is a noticeable difference -- the 518s are a little wider, and I don't feel like I'm pushing a wheelbarrow. Not a lot of difference, but enough to feel more comfortable; my wrists are straighter. They are "proud" bars, but I think I'm gonna spring for them.
There's a new RK Custom over at the local dealer with the Chubby-II (518) bars. I compared them to my stock bars. There is a noticeable difference -- the 518s are a little wider, and I don't feel like I'm pushing a wheelbarrow. Not a lot of difference, but enough to feel more comfortable; my wrists are straighter. They are "proud" bars, but I think I'm gonna spring for them.
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