"Heritage Style" handlebar on RKC - An Oberservation
#133
12-14-2009 | 09:52 PM
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I adjusted my handlebars on the FLHR. When I fist had the bars changed to the Heritage bars I knew something was wrong because i slid back on my seat. I adjusted them up more in line with the front end and WoW! they are amazing now. I can't imagine how I rode the bike before. I knew there was going to be problems when the mechanic putting the bars on the bike was only 5'2"!
#134
02-14-2010 | 08:44 AM
WHat are your stats ie height and inseam? Also is that a Mustang seat?
Here is a pic of my '07 with the reduced reach handlebar. Much more comfortable than stock. I have them pulled back as far as they will go. I did have a wire extension kit installed for them. Had them installed soon after I bought the bike. I would like to go with baby apes because I like the look but I can ride all day with the reduced reach bars with no wrist or back pain so I am hesitant to change.
Last edited by jjr; 02-15-2010 at 05:13 AM.
#136
03-06-2010 | 05:00 PM
Was out shopping today (If I can just make up my mind between a RKC and a RK....) and my local dealer had a bike set up with the Reach seat and the Heritage Style bars. It was just before closing, so I coudn't pull it out for a ride, but I sat the bike and the combination was nice. Compared it to the stock bike next to it. Based on what I saw at the dealer and what you all have commented on I'll be swapping bars before I leave the dealer....if I can ever make up my mind and get over beign cheap, lol.
EDITED 4/4
Left the dealer with a brand new vivid black RK standard on Friday. Thanks for the pointers and insights in this forum! Heritage bars are on order.
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Left the dealer with a brand new vivid black RK standard on Friday. Thanks for the pointers and insights in this forum! Heritage bars are on order.
Last edited by MadIrish; 04-04-2010 at 12:28 PM.
#139
04-20-2012 | 08:46 PM
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I also had the Heritage style bars on my 012 RKC they where actually pretty comfortable, but I really had to pull them back. When locking handlebars they would almost hit my speedo housing. Purchased and installed RK high bars, fit for me is much better, another thing I noticed is that since the high bars are not pulled back I can actually use the heel toe shifter without my leg hitting my arm.
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04-20-2012 | 09:02 PM
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