Just got a written quote from my dealer to see how much it would cost to fit 14 inch Burleigh inswing bagger bars on my 2020 FLHTK. I got a bit of a shock when I saw written down $2742.61 AUD.
I have some medical bills expected in January 2026 so I will be delaying doing the job until after then when I can save up some funds - I don't want to sell off any shares to finance this.
I can afford to wait as I am mainly doing the commute to work which doesn't put too much strain on my shoulders. I will be doing an interstate trip in October 2026 (to the Barossa valley for a HOG rally) and hope to have the bars fitted before then.

 

Before I started installing handlebars on my last three bikes myself, I was quoted 6 hours labor by a reasonable dealer to install up to 12” bars on a 2020 Street Glide. It would be more if the bars were taller. I didn’t ask since I wasn’t installing taller bars.

I think hourly shop time in the metro areas here in NC is around $200 per, so if bars were $300 US, plus six hours shop time just for 12” bars, that’s $1500, plus tax and whatever else that tack on. Let’s say $1600 US.

So for 14" bars I’m guessing new cables/lines and another hour of shop time could put you at $2000 US.

US$ to AUD is 1 to 1.53. So 1.53 x $2000 = $3060 AUD.

Sounds like they quoted you fair. Somebody check my math.

But that’s why I did my last six handlebar installs on three bikes myself, including heated grips. Get a Harley shop manual. Save some dough.

 

I don't wrench on my bike for a few reasons, being:
I don't have the tools or confidence, and
the main reason is I don't have a secure garage to do the work in - I park in a shared basement carpark at my apartment so there is nowhere to lock up tools / workspace while work is underway.
So I will keep saving to have the work done by the dealer. If worse comes to worse I might need to wait until I get my tax refund (which should be around 5 K after expenses) next August.

 

Can you find an independent shop? Most times they are more reasonably priced.

 

I know I'll cop flack for saying this, but I trust my dealership to do good quality work. It may be a little more expensive but I believe in this case you get what you pay for.
For that reason I'll stick with the dealership.

 

This is good that you have someone you trust. I have four dealers in proximity to me, and have not had what I would call confidence inspiring experiences with any of them, plus having been a paid wrench at one short time in my life 50 years ago, I just do it myself. Not that I really want to, but it keeps me out of my wife’s hair, and gives me something to do in retirement.

 

I had the same dealer do the bar swap on my old bike (2014 FLHTK) and they did a really good job - so yeah I trust them and will be a return customer. They even let me sit on the bike to get the right reach set up while it was getting the work done in the workshop.

 

Depending on bar height, wire extension installation, new longer brake line and longer clutch cable costs, and about 6-7 hours labor I can see that. Seems that anything over 12 inches needs extensions and new brake and clutch items.


Medical bills in Australia? But socialized medicine....awwww never mind.

 

I just asked my dealer about bars 2 Saturdays ago and was given a rough estimate of 2800 to put 12's on, which after doing some research myself, i have found out the no wire or brake line extensions are needed, and KST will have the traveling dealer that they use, The Fairung Exchange, in Galveston at the Lone Star Rally and they have an online price of $207. It will be KST 6 bend bars, I;m guessing there will be so installation fee if I chose to let them do it but I'm pretty confident that it won't be $2593. From my recent learning, I would suggest KST bars. They seem to be a very quality product and they have tons of online info including YT videos about them being installed. I haven't found a single person yet say they don't like them or regret getting them.

 

I was quoted a pretty stupid high price for bars on my RGS from my local dealer and I really hated the stock bars but I walked away.
We went to the Gettysburg rally the summer before last and the Fairing Exchange LLC had a tent setup at Battlefield HD, they were installing KST bars, among other things. I quickly googled them and the reviews looked good. I got talking to the manager and the guy shot me a price of $950 for 12" KST Pathfinder bars, with memory foam grips installed and out the door in about an hour. I honestly hadn't planned on spending that money right then and there. It was a great experience for me, they did a great job, I've had 0 problems and 1000s of miles since then, and I still love the bars. I'll do some of my own work but I read about all of the problems owners have had doing this upgrade and that was enough for me.
I'm not sure what that would be in AUD prices but if I were you, I would shop around, there are reputable places that will do a good job, for a good price and not rip you off.