New Low Rider S
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From: Marina, CA
There's a lot of conflicting info on this forum when it comes to installing bars, and since there are a few differences with the FXDLS vs. the other Dynas maybe you could give some simple pointers?
Did you need to extend the wiring? If so, what method did you use?
What was your choice for the clutch cable? Why? How much longer than stock?
What was your choice for the brake lines? Why? How much longer than stock?
I've had people tell me you don't need to run wiring extensions, others say it's mandatory.
I'm also a bit confused as to why people claim the brake lines from the junction on the tree to the ABS unit have to be changed when swapping the others. They say it's for ABS function, but I would like to know the real reasoning behind it, as based on my experience, it seems like an old wives tale.
Yours looks great, so I know I will love the look of mine when it's done. Too bad it's going to be 6 weeks before they ship my bars.
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From: Nor Cal
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I'm also a bit confused as to why people claim the brake lines from the junction on the tree to the ABS unit have to be changed when swapping the others. They say it's for ABS function, but I would like to know the real reasoning behind it, as based on my experience, it seems like an old wives tale.
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I'm also a bit confused as to why people claim the brake lines from the junction on the tree to the ABS unit have to be changed when swapping the others. They say it's for ABS function, but I would like to know the real reasoning behind it, as based on my experience, it seems like an old wives tale.
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The junction "B" is an assembly...the upper and lower Brake lines don't unscrew.
So if you need a longer upper line "A" (which is part of the assy), then you need replace the other parts of the assy.
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Joined: Jun 2016
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From: Marina, CA
A and B don't separate, I get that, but I'm being told by the local dealer, other members, and other people in general that the lines that run from "B" to the ABS module MUST be replaced as well for the ABS to function. If they unscrew from the junction, then why replace them, other than increasing profit margins for the dealer or aftermarket in selling the additional lines and labor.
That's what I'm not understanding, but I understand how it is assembled. I'm not looking to cheap out on this, but I don't like to replace parts that aren't necessary.
That's what I'm not understanding, but I understand how it is assembled. I'm not looking to cheap out on this, but I don't like to replace parts that aren't necessary.
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Joined: Mar 2017
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From: South Florida
A and B don't separate, I get that, but I'm being told by the local dealer, other members, and other people in general that the lines that run from "B" to the ABS module MUST be replaced as well for the ABS to function. If they unscrew from the junction, then why replace them, other than increasing profit margins for the dealer or aftermarket in selling the additional lines and labor.
That's what I'm not understanding, but I understand how it is assembled. I'm not looking to cheap out on this, but I don't like to replace parts that aren't necessary.
That's what I'm not understanding, but I understand how it is assembled. I'm not looking to cheap out on this, but I don't like to replace parts that aren't necessary.
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Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 11,175
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From: Nor Cal
A and B don't separate, I get that, but I'm being told by the local dealer, other members, and other people in general that the lines that run from "B" to the ABS module MUST be replaced as well for the ABS to function. If they unscrew from the junction, then why replace them, other than increasing profit margins for the dealer or aftermarket in selling the additional lines and labor.
That's what I'm not understanding, but I understand how it is assembled. I'm not looking to cheap out on this, but I don't like to replace parts that aren't necessary.
That's what I'm not understanding, but I understand how it is assembled. I'm not looking to cheap out on this, but I don't like to replace parts that aren't necessary.
Correct, you don't need to replace the junction-to-ABS module lines. They unscrew.
Exactly the bars I just ordered for my FXDLS.
There's a lot of conflicting info on this forum when it comes to installing bars, and since there are a few differences with the FXDLS vs. the other Dynas maybe you could give some simple pointers?
Did you need to extend the wiring? If so, what method did you use?
What was your choice for the clutch cable? Why? How much longer than stock?
What was your choice for the brake lines? Why? How much longer than stock?
I've had people tell me you don't need to run wiring extensions, others say it's mandatory.
I'm also a bit confused as to why people claim the brake lines from the junction on the tree to the ABS unit have to be changed when swapping the others. They say it's for ABS function, but I would like to know the real reasoning behind it, as based on my experience, it seems like an old wives tale.
Yours looks great, so I know I will love the look of mine when it's done. Too bad it's going to be 6 weeks before they ship my bars.
There's a lot of conflicting info on this forum when it comes to installing bars, and since there are a few differences with the FXDLS vs. the other Dynas maybe you could give some simple pointers?
Did you need to extend the wiring? If so, what method did you use?
What was your choice for the clutch cable? Why? How much longer than stock?
What was your choice for the brake lines? Why? How much longer than stock?
I've had people tell me you don't need to run wiring extensions, others say it's mandatory.
I'm also a bit confused as to why people claim the brake lines from the junction on the tree to the ABS unit have to be changed when swapping the others. They say it's for ABS function, but I would like to know the real reasoning behind it, as based on my experience, it seems like an old wives tale.
Yours looks great, so I know I will love the look of mine when it's done. Too bad it's going to be 6 weeks before they ship my bars.
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Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 128
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From: Marina, CA
Thanks for the info. Knowing that the wiring is long enough is going to make this much easier as I'm pretty good at fishing wiring.
As for pulling the wiring, any recommendations on how to do it? I fully understand the taking of time, I don't want to deal with broken stuff along the way. I'm shooting for having this done in time for the Hollister bike rally as the guys at Lucky Daves said they should be able to ship the bar tomorrow.
Since I'm a bit of a noob with the late model HD's, I'm assuming I'll have to pull the dash and the tank to pull the wiring, anything that might run across that will bite me in the *** if I'm not ready?
As for pulling the wiring, any recommendations on how to do it? I fully understand the taking of time, I don't want to deal with broken stuff along the way. I'm shooting for having this done in time for the Hollister bike rally as the guys at Lucky Daves said they should be able to ship the bar tomorrow.
Since I'm a bit of a noob with the late model HD's, I'm assuming I'll have to pull the dash and the tank to pull the wiring, anything that might run across that will bite me in the *** if I'm not ready?
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Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 16
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From: South Florida
You're gonna want to depin all the connectors, other than that, it's just a PITA to get the wiring through but it's definitely doable. Enjoy those bars, I ****ing love mine
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Thanks for the info. Knowing that the wiring is long enough is going to make this much easier as I'm pretty good at fishing wiring.
As for pulling the wiring, any recommendations on how to do it? I fully understand the taking of time, I don't want to deal with broken stuff along the way. I'm shooting for having this done in time for the Hollister bike rally as the guys at Lucky Daves said they should be able to ship the bar tomorrow.
Since I'm a bit of a noob with the late model HD's, I'm assuming I'll have to pull the dash and the tank to pull the wiring, anything that might run across that will bite me in the *** if I'm not ready?
As for pulling the wiring, any recommendations on how to do it? I fully understand the taking of time, I don't want to deal with broken stuff along the way. I'm shooting for having this done in time for the Hollister bike rally as the guys at Lucky Daves said they should be able to ship the bar tomorrow.
Since I'm a bit of a noob with the late model HD's, I'm assuming I'll have to pull the dash and the tank to pull the wiring, anything that might run across that will bite me in the *** if I'm not ready?
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 128
Likes: 22
From: Marina, CA
Nice, thanks for the info. You have provided more in one place than I have received from numerous "experts."
The de-pin is easy enough for me, and fishing wires isn't a big deal for me, just wanted to have all the parts necessary to do it in an afternoon rather than taking it apart and waiting for more parts to arrive.
The de-pin is easy enough for me, and fishing wires isn't a big deal for me, just wanted to have all the parts necessary to do it in an afternoon rather than taking it apart and waiting for more parts to arrive.