"Heritage Style" handlebar on RKC - An Oberservation
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06-29-2009 | 11:36 PM
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I can't say what'll work for you but they made a big difference in comfort for me. I'm around 5'8" in my boots, 30" inseam and the additional 3" reach means I don't have to hunch forward anymore. The added leverage also make it easier to manuever the bike when doing u-turns.
The more leaned-back riding position has made me consider getting a rider backrest though!
The more leaned-back riding position has made me consider getting a rider backrest though!
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06-30-2009 | 04:38 AM
Good to hear that the bars work for you. I was also considering getting a rider's backrest for the same reason but was ok on my last long trip so now I'm wondering if I might have gotten used to it. An RKC rider using Heritage bars told me he switched to an Ultra seat to get more back support and is very happy with the results. Here's a comparison pic he sent me.
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08-06-2009 | 06:52 PM
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I wanted to buy the Heritage handlebar but the HD official site says that doesn't fit the ABS equipped RoadKing.
Is there anybody who has ABS and installed this handlebar?
I am 5'8" and I really don't know what type of handlebar to choose.
The stock handlebar is too far for me. I need one which can be tilted towards me.
Is there anybody who has ABS and installed this handlebar?
I am 5'8" and I really don't know what type of handlebar to choose.
The stock handlebar is too far for me. I need one which can be tilted towards me.
Last edited by Andrei; 08-06-2009 at 06:58 PM.
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10-01-2009 | 07:09 PM
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10-02-2009 | 08:24 AM
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This may be a little late but I had a 97 RK with Heritage bars and replaced them with a set bars made by Flander's handlebar company. I loved the wrist angle. I rode from TN to Stugis twice and never had any pain. We averaged 700 miles a day. Allot of people talk about Wild one bars. I think Flander's are just as good. My .02.
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10-02-2009 | 10:22 AM
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10-02-2009 | 05:21 PM
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I wanted to buy the Heritage handlebar but the HD official site says that doesn't fit the ABS equipped RoadKing.
Is there anybody who has ABS and installed this handlebar?
I am 5'8" and I really don't know what type of handlebar to choose.
The stock handlebar is too far for me. I need one which can be tilted towards me.
Is there anybody who has ABS and installed this handlebar?
I am 5'8" and I really don't know what type of handlebar to choose.
The stock handlebar is too far for me. I need one which can be tilted towards me.
You may be able to re-position the master fitting so the stock line fits, maybe someone who has done it, will chime in.