Same here. I sat on a buddy's RK and hated the "Style" bars. Installed the 56569-09 Heritage bars and love em. Easy install, no cable changes. Just have to cut the bottom opening and the right side back 1/4-1/2" and notch for TBW. Whole job with modding the bars took about 2 hrs.

 

i had my stock bars pulled down and was comfy then i went to 16" apes pushed forward but even they came off and got beach bars on now and feel great

 

Yep, same here. Cutting the hole and notches in the bars was actually very easy. Everything fits great and comfort wise a world of difference

 

So stupid question from a newb...how much taller are the heritage bars then the stock bars. I have a 2012 RKC and want my hands higher when I ride. I'd like this to be a DYI but have not done any work on a bike. I've done plenty on cars and such, tools are a bit limited so I'm curious about the notching and such. I want more of the "ape" look without having to extend cables and such.

 

Im soon installing Khromeweks #300044 bars. Very similar to Heritage bars.Got 8" extended wire kit from Novello(no soldering ) and a 5" extended brake line (HD diamondblack) and a +6 Barnett clutch cable. As far as stock Heritage bars go should be no problem.

 

Good socket set, Dremel with a cutoff wheel, and a couple of beers. If you can change the oil in your car, you can do this. Just take your time.

 

Mine is set towards me rather than aligned with forks. I also have the grips angled to match how I like my wrists positioned. I like that slight angle for good reach and arm extension while cruising.

I believe the Heritage-style is about 4" taller than the OE R/K handlebar.

I believe the Heritage-style is approximately

 

Anyone try the RK "pull back" bars?


Just grabbed a set for my RG.

Are these the same thing and I just have no idea what I'm talking about?

 

So...the best place to buy a set would be from my Harley Dealer...part number that best goes with my 2012 Road King Classic?

I assume the notching and such would be obvious by looking at the bars that come off?

 

I did the heritage style bars on my 11 road king to get rid of the forward lean and knot in the center of my back. After the insall I set the bars to just clearing the speedometer when fully turned to get maximum pullback. Big mistake. I was ready to go back to the originals but took a back roads ride with a torque wrench handy and on the third try found an angle that I could live with. Eventually i adjusted the controls for brake and clutch to run higher which kept my hands flatter to match the bar angle and that was the key for me as i rest fingers on the controls which alters my wrist angle but is supported and feels good.