I've endeavored to install new bars on my '08 FLHTC. After a TON of research on bars, I decided on 3 10" bars;Khrome Werks +2 Chrome Sweeper (300515), Khrome Werks Chrome Sweeper (300512), or LA Choppers Twin Peaks (LA-7361-10). I couldn't decide based on dimensions or pictures which bar would be the best for what I was wanting, so I ordered all 3 bars knowing I could send the 2 I didn't like back.

I was looking for something that didn't turn in causing wrist fatigue, was slightly wider, something slightly taller, something that would increase control and something that was comfortable to ride for several hours at a time. I was also wanting bars that would allow me to keep my stock clutch cable, brake line, and wires.


Here is my scoot with the stock bars as it rolled off the assembly line.







Getting the stock bars off was by far one of the easiest things I've done. I had the stock bars off the bike in 30 minutes. Do NOT let anyone tell you that you need to remove the radio to get the bars off or on. You can leave the radio in the fairing and rotate it out of the way.







Here is a few comparison pictures of the Stock vs. Khrome Werks +2 Chrome Sweeper (300515) vs. Khrome Werks Chrome Sweeper (300512) vs. LA Choppers Twin Peaks (LA-7361-10).







Here is a comparison of the Khrome Werks +2 Chrome Sweeper and the Chrome Sweeper in case you were curious why I ordered these 2 bars.





Here is a comparison on the weights of the bars. Notice that the LA chopper bars are on a human scale while the other 3 bars are on a kitchen scale. There is a reason and it shows in the pictures.

Stock Bars:


Khrome Werks Chrome Sweeper (300512):


Khrome Werks +2 Chrome Sweeper (300515):


LA Choppers 10" Twin Peaks (LA-7361-10):




Here is the Khrome Werks Chrome Sweeper (300512) bars installed on the bike to decide which bars fit all of my needs.







Here is the Khrome Werks +2 Chrome Sweeper (300515) bars installed on the bike to decide which bars fit all of my needs.

 

Here is the LA Chopper Twin Peaks (LA-7361-10) bars installed on the bike to decide which bars fit all of my needs.







While I was deciding on which bars fit my needs, I was looking at how to route the clutch cable in the fairing to keep from needing a longer cable. Below is a couple pictures how I changed the routing. I think with the stock cable, I could have went with 12" bars and had enough clutch and brake cable.







After pondering on each handlebar that I installed, I decided on the LA Chopper 10" Twin Peaks (LA-7361-10). Obviously the easiest part was removing and installing the bars. Wiring was a pain in the ***. I highly recommend getting the Harley-Davidson Twist Grip Sensor that has the long wire attached with the end already off it (http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/twist-grip-sensor). This keeps the stock TBW green plug out of the bars, giving you more room to pull the wires through. The clean look of the wires in the bars is well worth the hassle.

The best advise I can give is to remove the OEM wire cover and use electrical tape to cover the wires. This makes the wires tighter against each other. Do this for each of the 3 wiring harness (2x on right side, 1x on left side). You will need to pull both the TBW sensor wiring and control wiring at the same time. If no, it will be almost impossible to get the wires through. I put a little bit of grease inside the bars to allow the wires to slide past the 90* bend.

FYI, the hardest part of the bar swap is pulling the wires past the 90* bend in the LA Chopper Twin Peak bars.






Here is the bars installed.
















If you have any questions on these bars, please feel free to ask. I've also got several pictures of the wiring harness plugs I'd be happy to share if anyone screws up and forgets where the wires go in the plugs.

Hopefully this helps someone decide on their handlebars.

 

Great write up, looking into this being my next upgrade on my 09 UC

 

Nice write up. What are you going to do about your mirrors?

 

I've got a pair of Kuryakyn mirrors on order. I'm not sure if I'll like them or not. I'm wanting something low profile. I'm going to take the fairing mirrors off.

 

I have 10" Wild Ones but they sweep down a little more. I too, put Kury's on which moved the mirrors out about 2". They also have extensions which can move them more.

 

Those look nice. I'm wanting a mirror that is lower profile, that doesn't stick up much.

 

If you pull the radio out, you don't have to take the inner fairing off.

 

Um... why?


Comfort and cable length are not related. If you truly want to ride for hours, to me the way to do that is to find the right bars, not to make keeping those hideous stock garden hoses.

 

I have done both. For me, it is easier to loosen the inner fairing than remove the radio as I have an amp mounted on top. Others have a cb unit. To each their own.