Road King Handlebar Options
#11
I have an '09 FLHR. Had an '03 FLHR before that. When riding, after about thirty minutes my hands would start to be numb. On my current bike, I swapped out the
stock bars for the Heritage "Style" bars. Rode from here in N. Texas to northern Alabama a week ago, (649.3 miles) and back, (712.5 miles), 12 or so hours both
ways, and no numbness in my hands. The Heritage style bars are not a bad idea
to upgrade to since you don't need new cables. You ought to try them.
stock bars for the Heritage "Style" bars. Rode from here in N. Texas to northern Alabama a week ago, (649.3 miles) and back, (712.5 miles), 12 or so hours both
ways, and no numbness in my hands. The Heritage style bars are not a bad idea
to upgrade to since you don't need new cables. You ought to try them.
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#16
Wild 1 Chubbys 508's work great for me, or for a little bit more spread the 518's are popular.
http://www.wild1inc.com/CRUISER.html
http://www.wild1inc.com/CRUISER.html
#17
I believe the 508's have more pull-back than the 518's and might fit you better (of course 'fit' is quite personal). If you decide to buy the Wild 1's call their techies first. They were quite helpful when I bought mine. Here's a picture of my bike with the 518's:
Last edited by Whiskers; 11-26-2009 at 01:15 AM.
#18
This spring I switched out for the Heritage style handlebars. Someone made the comment of an awkward feeling? It was a little different feeling at first, but now very comfortable and my shoulder blades don't hurt on the longer trips. Wished this was first modification I would of made when I purchased the bike. You have plenty of choices when it comes handlebars. Hopefully you get right the first time.