LOL, sorry I just read your post. Yeah they are obviously a few more inches back, sorry that you had the one pop out on you. I never had to lift the tank at all but obviously no big deal if you have to. I've heard of some people making it to 14 inches and some that could not. If you are able to you may still need to re-route a couple of cables. I think the wiring can handle it, but pushing the limits of clutch and throttle lines.

 

Hey, it isn't your fault, but appreciate the sympathy! Actually, It looks like everything went well.... I hope! Like i said, I am impatient, so I ended up doing 90% of the work before I originally intended. I had to do a lot of running around yesterday, but managed to get the new bars mounted, and really just need to get everything back together at this point.

Thanks for your help Robbyville!

 

Great write up, gonna try mine out myself this weekend hopefully.

 

Nice write up! One of these days....

Something I saw in a magazine is if you want to use string (kite string, garden twine, etc.) you can use a shop vac to pull it through to the other side of the bars.

 

Hey Robbyville,
Great info on bar swap I have been looking at the same 8" pullback drag bars for my 2014 Street Bob.
My bars now are drag bars on straight 5 inch risers. (see attached)
I want them a little higher and need more pullback.
I'll be using your post as the bible for my install in 5 or 6 weeks when I get back
ALSO what kind and where did you get your bags.
Was this a hard install???
I am a newbie to this forum and the most mechanical things I've done lately is oil changes and removing wheels to fix flats.
Thanks,
TT

 

Hi TT,

First, sorry for the delay in my response, just happened to see your post. Welcome to the forum and I'm happy that you will find my thread useful. I try to document everything I do since a year ago I didn't even have a set of tools and wanted to show folks that with the right information a lot of our servicing can be done by even those less mechanically inclined!

Your bike is beautiful, congrats and ride safely and often.

To your question, the bags are from a company called Leather Pro's, Garry has an incredible reputation around here and I couldn't be happier with the bags. As you spend more time here just search the company name and you'll see what I mean.

The installation required me to also relocate my turn signals and license plate. Not hard at all and here is a link to that thread.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...o-install.html

Have fun!

 

thanks robby... this is great... i have a 15 bob and im doing my bar swap tomorrow... if i dont have to depin and not remove tank your the next best thing to bud lite lime!!!

 

swap was flawless thanks

 

Great to hear thanks for the post and my apologies for not seeing it earlier. I'm really happy to know that these posts make life easier for some.

Have fun and be safe!

 

using this as a guide when I install my new bars this week, thanks!