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Old 01-09-2009, 11:51 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Handlebar Options

I just installed an air ride seat on my 07 roadking classic, man what a great seat!
I also have (3) sets of brand new handlebars. Stock (too low), the HD high handlebars, taller, but a weird bend like the old buckhorns, and the Heritage PD bars. I installed the Heritage bars last night and they seem to feel ok, I just can't get past the looks. They angle back too much and look too narrow, like they don't belong on a classic bike. Will the HD High handle bars be tall or long enough to work with the taller air ride seat?
Has anyone used the air ride seat with different bars?
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Old 01-09-2009, 02:13 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Try looking at FlandersCo.com. I just ordered a set based on measurements that are what I believe I'm looking for.

They have several bars for touring bikes, with measurements (they even have stock bar measurements) so you can compare what you have to what you want.
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Old 01-09-2009, 06:55 PM   #3 (permalink)
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i put Cyclesmith 13" bars on mine. Just got done and rode it for a few minutes tonight before the cold front hits
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Old 01-09-2009, 06:58 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Old 01-10-2009, 01:44 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Update

For anyone interested, after putting on the solo police air seat, it put me up a couple inches, and forward a little, so I put on the police (heritage) bars to match. Couldn't get past the looks. I had a brand new set of the HD Roadking High Handlebars I tried with the prior seat (sundowner) sitting around. I didn't like these bars with the sundowner, as they caused pain in my shoulder blades, wrists and elbows. However.....They work Perfectly in the position that the new seat puts me in now
They look Perfect (old school)
The downward and inward curve makes it look like a classic.
Now to add that nice little solo rack on the fender...
Ride safe
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Old 01-12-2009, 06:09 PM   #6 (permalink)
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That was short lived...

I went for a ride with the HD high handlebars. Found myself reaching too much again. I just went to the Dealership and sat on an 09 Heritage softail, The bars are now taller, wider, and has a better feel, almost like apes. The guy in parts couldn't tell me if they would fit on my roadking or not. Anyone out here know?
I may have just tried the old style heritage bars, the 09's can be in line with the forks and still has the correct angle for the grips.
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