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Old 04-23-2012, 08:23 PM
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Default Road King high bars vs stock 2012 bars

I need more pullback on the bars of my new Road King. I'm pretty stiff between my shoulders. I know the R K high bars are taller, does anyone know if they have more pull back than stock bars.
 
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Old 04-23-2012, 11:01 PM
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Check out the "Heritage Style" bars. They have 3 more inches of pull back according to the H-D catalog.

Part# 56902-08. Polished stainless steel for $80.

I had this bar on my 2010 Road King and it is comfortable.

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Old 04-24-2012, 07:41 AM
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I put the Heritage style on my '12 FLHR last weekend and man what a difference. I used to have sore shoulders after a day of riding with the stock bars but no more.Very comfortable.
$80 and did it myself in less than 3hrs.
Buy the service manual and take your time and its no prob.
I could do it again much faster if I want to but take your time on the first go and you won't regret it.
You wont believe the difference the bars make.
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I have the Road King High Bar on my '05. Yes, they have some pullback but I cannot remember how much. They were the cure for my pain between my shoulder blades and my fingers falling asleep. I have been very pleased with them.

I suspect that the Heritage bars will also do the trick because they are quite popular. Personally, I have never liked the appearance of Heritage bars and think the Road King High Bar has a much nicer appearance. Your mileage may vary.
 
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Have the Heritage bars on mine and it really helps. If taller than 5-8 may want to consider a mini ape.
 
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Old 04-25-2012, 08:32 AM
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I just put Khrome Werks 2" Sweepers on my Road Glide, what a difference!! Reasonably priced, but had to extend the wires. I did not have to change the clutch or brake lines, just cut the tie wrap on the clutch cable. I ran the wires inside the bars, had to get out the dremel & make the opening at the grips larger.
 
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