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**TOURING HANDLEBARS**Wild One WO508, 518, 513, 515, 502 - Handlebars

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Old 12-11-2012 | 08:57 AM
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I have the WO578 and you will need to change the clutch cable with these, but the brake and electrical lines were plenty long. This way you can go a little taller than stock and keep your hands inside the fairing. I don't have my painted inner fairing on yet, but so far I like the looks of them
 
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Old 12-11-2012 | 03:35 PM
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Just posting this here from my original post way back when in case anyone needs it.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...e-install.html
 
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Old 12-11-2012 | 04:19 PM
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My new Chubby's are installed and fit my style just perfect. The mirrors still work fine on top with the 10" rise. The only thing I changed was the Kuryakyn cup holder on the left side because it was too high. I replaced all of the cables just because I wanted the shiny braded type instead of the stock ones. Looking forward to a road trip to try them out.
 

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Old 12-11-2012 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave Grayson
My new Chubby's are installed and fit my style just perfect. The mirrors still work fine on top with the 10" rise. The only thing I changed was the Kuryakyn cup holder on the left side because it was too high. I replaced all of the cables just because I wanted the shiny braded type instead of the stock ones. Looking forward to a road trip to try them out.
Pictures?!!! Thanks!
 
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Old 12-12-2012 | 02:57 PM
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Thanks.. I didnt want anything too tall.. just something a little more comfortable.. ended up ordering WO575's

Doing a little project with the bike right now.

Heres what it looked like when I bought it in May.




This is right before I tore it down to drop off everything at body shop for paint.

 
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Old 12-12-2012 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by PeteZ06
Thanks.. I didnt want anything too tall.. just something a little more comfortable.. ended up ordering WO575's

Doing a little project with the bike right now.

Heres what it looked like when I bought it in May.




This is right before I tore it down to drop off everything at body shop for paint.

Spoke wheels and wrap front fender are big improvements IMO, nice bike!
 
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Old 12-12-2012 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Steel Wheels
Just finished installing some WO612's and thought I'd post some (amateur) shots for anyone interested.
Hey Steel that is really the look I'm wanting on my 13 CVO RK. Don't know if the pull back would be enough for me. How tall are you? Arm length would be helpful if you don't mind. Appreciate any feedback. Great looking RK
 
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Old 12-13-2012 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by StreetGlideMan
Recently put 13 Cyclesmiths on 2011 SG and love them. Just the right height.

VERY nice 'Man!! Love those Cyclesmith's!

Just as a reference for all the Road King riders out there, here are a couple pics of my '09 FLHR thru it's various stages:
One with the Wild-One RKII bars, one with the Santee 11" Apes, and another with the Wild-One 12.5's.



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Old 12-14-2012 | 02:59 PM
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Well I just found out with my WO578 that when running the cables outside the bars they do not have the dimple to put the wires into the bar. I have my switches tight but there is a gap on the bottum from squeezing the wires. This should not hurt should it?
 
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Old 12-14-2012 | 03:27 PM
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This doesn't sound good at all....can you post a couple pics?
If you decide to ride it this way, with the continual vibration on the bars/wires,
the greater the chance of serious damage and failures.

Why would you not run them internally?
 

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