Why 14 inch ape hangers for road king riders just work

If you're thinking about swapping to 14 inch ape hangers for road king setups, you're likely looking for that perfect balance between long-haul comfort and a look that actually has some attitude. The Road King is a bit of a beast—it's a heavy, classic-looking machine that screams for a set of bars that match its scale. While the stock "buckhorn" or beach bars work fine for some, a lot of us find that after about an hour in the saddle, our lower backs start to ache and our wrists feel like they're being forced into a weird, unnatural angle. ...

May 4, 2026 · 6 min · Salvatore Eidelstein