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I was thinking of changing the bars on my slim to say Heritage bars to put me in a more maid back style so I wouldn't have to bend over as much , I'm only 5.6
Would have to change any wiring or cables ?
I was thinking of changing the bars on my slim to say Heritage bars to put me in a more maid back style so I wouldn't have to bend over as much , I'm only 5.6
Would have to change any wiring or cables ?
Somebody more experienced than me can chime in, but I would assume yes. I'm 5'8" and I wanted to bring the bars a bit higher and closer to me too. For me it's was mainly because I was having upper back soreness after long rides. I liked and kept my Hollywood Bars on my Slim and instead added 4.5 inch risers and the wires and cables have JUST enough slack so that they're not tugging when I turn the front wheel either way. I also had to re-route the clutch cable so that it's behind the handlebars instead of coming out the front through the forks.
Somebody more experienced than me can chime in, but I would assume yes. I'm 5'8" and I wanted to bring the bars a bit higher and closer to me too. For me it's was mainly because I was having upper back soreness after long rides. I liked and kept my Hollywood Bars on my Slim and instead added 4.5 inch risers and the wires and cables have JUST enough slack so that they're not tugging when I turn the front wheel either way. I also had to re-route the clutch cable so that it's behind the handlebars instead of coming out the front through the forks.
Yes that was first thought was to the 4 1/2 risers , What size of bolts did use ? and I assume you disconnected the clutch cable at the lever ?
I just did this on my Sport Glide, upgraded to Low Rider S setup, this is not necessary! You can go up to 4 inch pullback (curved) risers with changing the handlebars using the stock Brake and Clutch lines (clutch line moves in front of handlebar). Meancycles has the best selection of risers - https://www.meancycles.com/store/cat...01&rows=100&or...
I just did this on my Sport Glide, upgraded to Low Rider S setup, this is not necessary! You can go up to 4 inch pullback (curved) risers with changing the handlebars using the stock Brake and Clutch lines (clutch line moves in front of handlebar). Meancycles has the best selection of risers - https://www.meancycles.com/store/cat...01&rows=100&or...
Yes that was first thought was to the 4 1/2 risers , What size of bolts did use ? and I assume you disconnected the clutch cable at the lever ?
I got the Drag Specialties 4.5 Pullback risers which take all the stock bolts. I want to say that all the risers take the stock bolts, but i could definitely be wrong. If you decide to get the ones like mine or similar, you just have to get the matching top clamp since some are a different shape then the stock HD clamp and the top bolts are offset. You can get them both anywhere online or our scour Ebay for a bit for NOS (New Old Stock) deals or used one still in good shape.
As for the re-routing the stock clutch cable, yup, I had to disconnected it from the lever. Just make you give the clutch cable some slack via the clutch cable adjuster first to make it easier to pop out the cable from the lever. I'm not sure what you're skill level is, but since i'm still a newb on wrenching on my Harley, I relied on a few vids for more specific direction. If you decide to go that route and don't already know how, I can find those links for you.
I got the Drag Specialties 4.5 Pullback risers which take all the stock bolts. I want to say that all the risers take the stock bolts, but i could definitely be wrong. If you decide to get the ones like mine or similar, you just have to get the matching top clamp since some are a different shape then the stock HD clamp and the top bolts are offset. You can get them both anywhere online or our scour Ebay for a bit for NOS (New Old Stock) deals or used one still in good shape.
As for the re-routing the stock clutch cable, yup, I had to disconnected it from the lever. Just make you give the clutch cable some slack via the clutch cable adjuster first to make it easier to pop out the cable from the lever. I'm not sure what you're skill level is, but since i'm still a newb on wrenching on my Harley, I relied on a few vids for more specific direction. If you decide to go that route and don't already know how, I can find those links for you.
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2018 slim Handlebar change
