When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
I plan on swapping handlebars on My 2021 Heritage 114 for more comfort. The Harley Davidson website has handlebar measurements for the Reach handlebars, Tallboy handlebars, etc. I cannot find published measurements for the OEM handlebars on my 2021 Heritage 114. The guys at the local dealership parts counter can't help me. I tried measuring my bars with a tape measure and I doubt I came up with the same numbers that HD did.
Does anyone know a source for the published measurements for my OEM handlebars, part #55800677? I am trying to find the base width, rise, pullback and tip to tip width per Harley for comparison to other handlebars.
Last edited by High Mileage; Jun 16, 2022 at 09:54 PM.
I faced the same problem when I looked for new bars for my Deluxe. If you don't know your current measurements, you have no starting point to figure out what you need! I ended up switching from stock Deluxe bars to Heritage bars. The dealer told me the stock Heritage bar measurements are 10"R x 7"PB x 32-1/2"W. Hope that helps.
I faced the same problem when I looked for new bars for my Deluxe. If you don't know your current measurements, you have no starting point to figure out what you need! I ended up switching from stock Deluxe bars to Heritage bars. The dealer told me the stock Heritage bar measurements are 10"R x 7"PB x 32-1/2"W. Hope that helps.
That sounds about right. I just got new handlebars on mine during the purchase. My previous owner had drag bars. Height was ok, but very little pullback. I can do that crap on a mountain bike for 10 miles on a trail, but NOT on a motorcycle for hundreds of miles. I need to sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. But yes, all three measurements are critical when making your choice.
When deciding I was lucky enough to be able to sit on at least 4 bikes with various heights, styles, pullbacks etc. The parts guy was also VERY helpful and patient with me to order me what I wanted. In the end, I was extremely satisfied. I wasn't, however, "going in blind" I already had mini apes on my Wide Glide and had the measurements from those which I wanted to replicate on the Heritage.
Remember the stock riser gives you another 2" Lastly, in case it comes up, there are tons of threads here in HDF regarding needing new cables. I would read through those. Let your dealer or customize shop decide, but I think the rule of thumb is you may need new cables if you go higher than 13" or 14" overall. Again, that will depend on your spread and pullback too.
I faced the same problem when I looked for new bars for my Deluxe. If you don't know your current measurements, you have no starting point to figure out what you need! I ended up switching from stock Deluxe bars to Heritage bars. The dealer told me the stock Heritage bar measurements are 10"R x 7"PB x 32-1/2"W. Hope that helps.
Thank you. That does help.
I have had a little experience with this in the past. If three people measure the handlebars while they are still on the motorcycle, they come up with three slightly different measurements. If they measure the handlebars off the motorcycle while leaning them against a flat surface, their measurements are closer, but still a little different. Pulling the stock bars off the bike to measure them involves more than it would have before HD hid wires inside the handlebars.
It would be nice if I was able to take handlebars I am considering buying and hold them up to the OEM bars, but I cannot do that. The dealership does not have any of the handlebars I am considering in stock and I have to guess based on published measurements. At a minimum, I'll have to replace the upper front brake hose, so I only want to do this once.
I have had a little experience with this in the past. If three people measure the handlebars while they are still on the motorcycle, they come up with three slightly different measurements. If they measure the handlebars off the motorcycle while leaning them against a flat surface, their measurements are closer, but still a little different. Pulling the stock bars off the bike to measure them involves more than it would have before HD hid wires inside the handlebars.
It would be nice if I was able to take handlebars I am considering buying and hold them up to the OEM bars, but I cannot do that. The dealership does not have any of the handlebars I am considering in stock and I have to guess based on published measurements. At a minimum, I'll have to replace the upper front brake hose, so I only want to do this once.
Thanks for the help.
Yes it can be frustrating. You know what tastes good but you do not know the ingredients and cannot find a chef to make it. Like that analogy? LOL
I was lucky that the day I purchased mine, the dealership had various bikes (amazingly all late-model Heritage) with the various bars. I looked at their website ahead of time and I knew what they had on the floor. But yeah, it's not like you can take the parts guy around to other dealerships for a day and look at various bikes/bars.
And yeah, unless you really know your stuff, purchasing online to save a buck produces serious stress - before and after.
Lastly, I would add that in my experience apparently the HD service torque specifications for the riser clamp are under-rated. My bike was delivered in March. When I finally got it on the road for a test ride, the bars were loose. Not unsafe but I only got a mile down the road until I found my mirrors looking at my pipes and not the road behind me! They obviously didn't wait for a nice day to do a road test. I live in PA. I was in no hurry in February to take delivery FFS! So, with the dealership being 2 hours away (long story there also), I told them about it, but said I would handle it. I tightened the clamp myself to ride then a few weeks later I took it in locally for that once-over. They tightened them more but not as tight as I had done because a few days later, about 10 miles into a group ride, I found them slightly loose. JHC! My point is after you have all this in the bag, tighten the clamp yourself. You won't break it
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.
Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.
Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.
Heritage 114 Handlebar Measurements
