**TOURING HANDLEBARS**Wild One WO508, 518, 513, 515, 502 - Handlebars
#231
Well, I wish you have posted this a couple of weeks ago. I just finished putting new WO502s on my RK and ended up taking the exhaust off to put on the new clutch cable. It would have been much quicker to just cut down an allen wrench as you suggest. But, then you would not be able to use a torque wrench when putting it back together... unless you remove the exhaust. So, I guess if you're an experienced mechanic, you could feel your way through without having to use a torque wrench. But, in retrospect, taking the exhause off wasn't really that big a deal. As someone else suggested, make sure you replace the exhaust gaskets!
Mike
#232
#233
Badcat, I'm thinking of going with the 576's also. What are your measurements, if I may ask?
#236
#237
.... And I am glad that my 12 years of higher education is helping here... orthopedics / sports medicine was my emphasis in med school... not to mention I worked in a specialty physical therapy practice for years while doing my undergrad studies as an aid (we did neck & spine, sports, and industrial PT).
My shoulder always hurts now and I have come to terms that it will continue to do so for several more months. However, because of my shoulder issues, apes are completely out of the question. We did a 700 mile trip last week. After about 150-175 miles on one leg, my upper middle back began killing me. I know that new bars will alleviate this problem and am considering the WO 508 or 518. In particular, I am 6', inseam 34" and judging from the pix in this thread, the 518 looks very close to what will fix my issues.
What are folks here paying the dealer to have these installed?
Last edited by Warpfield; 05-07-2012 at 04:53 PM.
#239
My local HD dealer just quoted me $1600+ parts & labor to install a set of WO518 bars. When he said that I was thinking, "WTF!?!". I am now shopping around for a better price.
Anyone know where I can get this done in South Orange County, California at a decent price and not void any warranties?
Anyone know where I can get this done in South Orange County, California at a decent price and not void any warranties?
#240
G'day fellas. I have. 2011 FLHR that i currently have the HD RK Fat Bar in use. I am looking at putting on the 14' WO Apes or the 12.5's. If i go the 12.5's will I need to change by cables?
I am 6'5" and definitely want to go the apes due to the added pull back. Just very unsure of the height to choose.
Any advice would be appreciated.
I am 6'5" and definitely want to go the apes due to the added pull back. Just very unsure of the height to choose.
Any advice would be appreciated.