Picked up my new 2009 FLHR RoadKing yesterday from HHeaven Adelaide. Got the black with passenger backrest and V&H Monster Ovals with black tips. Will get pics up soon. Went for first ride today - only 100kms - beautiful bike. Handling is excellent - far better and less jaring compared to my previous bikes 2005 Honda VTX 1800 and 2000 Harley Heritage Softail - brakes are terrific and clutch seems so light - i was even impressed with the 6 speed gearbox changed without clunking of previous bikes. However one BIG fault - those ruddy handle bars - i lean forward and down - top of back/ bottom of neck was hurting after the ride - and my bum was sore - the seat looks great but felt i needed to be back further - im 6 feet (183cms) tall and 110kilos. Anyone have similar problems with handlebars and seat - dont want to really have to spend more $ after just taking delivery. Any suggestions appreciated.

Hi Craig, I'm 6'3" and 140kg's so I know what you are talking about. I fitted a Danny Grey Butt Crack Solo over a month ago, loving it. No more sore ass and comfy as hell. i also got the pillion for when ever. took the lad out yeterday and he didnt complain at all.

Gruvy

 

 

I got a brand new black set of Heratage bars if your interested

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120469168731&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

This is the site, I cant find the pillion any more. Either not in stock or dont make em. All up it cost me US$380 plus delivery

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/product.jsp?store=&catId=204&leafCatId=20407&skuId=455234&productId=p454338&mmyId=

 

hey lofty did ya need new brake and clutch lines cables ? thinking of putting 12"apes on the ole blue bus figure i need brake line and clutch cable ..

hey skin,

repairs all went well had her back within two weeks but not much damage really.Front guard, panneled and repainted, new headlight and bezel, new front thingy that goes on guard. I had french bezels put on and a powerpoint as well. having fun.

gruvy

Lofty, those bars are about what I need on my RKC. I find I am leaning forward a bit, just as well we have cruise and you can have a rest and swap hands to hang on. Don't know how safe it is but out on the open road I find I ride one handed quite a bit. I have the 08 parts book and cannot see them listed, so they must be something in the 09 parts book. I'm wondering if they will fit my bike, and probably should. Do you have the part number handy, or can you put me in the right direction when I go to PS. Who in the spares is the best to ask. I find Speedy pretty handy.
I do have the TBW. Did you do the change over yourself? Cheers tc.

Bob fitted the bars to my bike today - made a world of difference - Part No 56902-08
Can sit back now with a straight back.
Thanks Lofty!

Hey, thanks a lot for that info, Lofty and Craig. I will give Matt a buzz and order some. tc