Putting Apes on a RoadKing or other Bars what all needs to be done??
#11
08-24-2010, 07:14 PM
I just put 16"s on my RKC and don't regret it for a second! I was thinking I'd go with 14's but everybody says go bigger...They are right. I got the whole setup for $491 delivered from HCC. Worth looking into. And yes, you'll still have cruise control. I also did my own labor which was time consuming but well worth the effort. Good luck. Larry
#12
08-24-2010, 08:46 PM
What year is your King? My dealer said you could use Heritage Bars on the King up to the year they switched all the wiring. 2008 maybe? Can't remember.
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08-24-2010, 09:05 PM
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#19
09-12-2010, 06:48 PM
Okay, made up my mind today that my next mod to my 09 RoadKing will be new bars. Just NOT happy with the stock ones. So, I'm thinking going APE! I love the looks of them in the photo I attached from HD's set up. The are the "new" HD 16" Apes. So, my questions for all of you that have replaced bars on there bikes before.... I know I will need new cables for the bike. SO, any guess on what the cables will all cost? I know from what the dealer told me I should be able to continue to use my Cruise Control which is a good thing but I'm not 100% sure what everything will cost. Someone told me to plan $1000 by the time it's all finished. To me that sound's crazy for just putting bars on but maybe they were right? I know the dealership told me it's VERY labor intensive to replace all the cables so I'm sure that's not going to help.
I'm not 100% if I'm going to roll with 16" apes but I defiantly want to make the change. From one extreme to the other I'm either going with an APE of some sort or Beach Bars. I'm only 5'9" so I'm thinking 16" may be a little too high for me?
Any feedback or ideas would be great!
Thanks!
T
I'm not 100% if I'm going to roll with 16" apes but I defiantly want to make the change. From one extreme to the other I'm either going with an APE of some sort or Beach Bars. I'm only 5'9" so I'm thinking 16" may be a little too high for me?
Any feedback or ideas would be great!
Thanks!
T
Did it last winter they sell good stuff and it fits.
I'm 5'10' and I found that 12" is plenty high unless you are going are going to spend all your time in town doing little short rides.
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09-12-2010, 07:43 PM
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