Don't know if anyone has mentioned the Wild One 517's. I'm 5"8 and though I have a little wrist bend I am very satisfied. Pull back is 14". Bars are 31.5 inches wide.

 

yes, you will. I forget by how much though, 4" or 6" I think.

 

just ordered WO509's 16" Apes. I have been looking at all the sites and all the RK's with apes that I could. I think this will help with my upper back and neck pain. Post pics later.

 

Just ordered 502's with clutch cable, upper brake line, wires and stiffer bushings. Other than a tranny cover gasket and tranny oil is there anything else I need?

 

Does anyone know about how much a dealer charges for swapping handlebars?

 

Never thought about that before. Great advice!

 

Well I've learned everything I can in theory. I've spoken with some local folks and researched the hell out of the internet on this subject; to wit I'm on this thread which I think is probably the most authoritative thread on the planet when it comes to handlebars, and there's nothing left to do but go for it so,

On my 09 RKC I'm doing up 14 inch chubby Ape's - and I have the choice between Burly and Wild Ones, but being new I don't know the difference - if any. I'm also adding matching Kuryakin grips and highway pegs while I'm at it. All the work is being done at a local custom chopper shop that specializes in Harley's here in Hamilton Ontario.

I'm 6"2 in my motorcycle boots and the 14's look about right, but any advice is appreciated.

 

I have the Heritage bars, but ever since I lowered the rear of my bike I been thinking about switching to either the 518's or the HD Fat Bars. I really like the way the Fat Bars look, but haven't been able to actually see them in person or try them out.

 

I finished installing the Wild One 508s on my 2011 RKC a couple of days ago. It was a bit of a PITA,....but FREAKIN worth it!!!! I love how comfortable the ride is now on my back. With the Mustang touring seat it's like a high power easy chair!! Just a bit of a warning the stock switch wires WILL NOT reach. I used the 8" extensions they worked great, once I figured out how to get the pins out of the connectors. (thanks to those that offered advise on how to do this) see thumbnails for results. I also added a Mini Beast air horn which can be seen in the 3rd pic. That was pretty much plug and play and it is WAYYYY louder than the stock horn.

 

Anyone have any experience with the new version of these fat bars- P/N 56032-08? (the demensions are different than the earlier models). I'm 5'8" and need a handlebar that will put my hands back about where the ignition switch is on the tank (I think thats about 14-15 inches from the front fork). Unfortunantely theres not too many pics on the net showing the new bars and harleys charts are weird. Can someone tell me about how for these pull back or post a good "above" angle pic before I ride all the way to the dealership? Thanks.