Took my handlebars off
Had some good luck tonight. Got the old clutch cable off without a lot of drama. Was able to mostly leave the exhaust in place and just loosen it a bit.
Regarding the wires, the way i saw it my only options were new switch assembly with longer wires, or splice what I have. Decided to go with what I have.
Regarding the brake lines, that mostly came down to schedule. There are a few kits, but I wasn't certain if they were correct for my application. Decided to piece it together after mocking up the bars so I could be sure. If I had time for a false start or two, I might have gone a different route.
Getting pretty jazzed up here. Really like the look and feel of these bars.
Regarding the wires, the way i saw it my only options were new switch assembly with longer wires, or splice what I have. Decided to go with what I have.
Regarding the brake lines, that mostly came down to schedule. There are a few kits, but I wasn't certain if they were correct for my application. Decided to piece it together after mocking up the bars so I could be sure. If I had time for a false start or two, I might have gone a different route.
Getting pretty jazzed up here. Really like the look and feel of these bars.
Im glad you chose those bars! By the way, try them out with them pushed as far forward as they will go without hitting the windshield or faring. It make my bike feel a lot more nimble and keeps me from getting shoulder pain on longer trips. Is your clutch cable going to work? Post a picture of your bike with the bars on it.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 13,529
Likes: 34,706
From: Pine Flat Dam/South Bay Area, CA
You will want to stagger the splices in the harness so the finished product doesn't look like the snake that ate the golf ball.
Lost me there. What riser bushings are you talking about?
PS: Ok, got it. Cross-thread reference!
PS: Ok, got it. Cross-thread reference!
Last edited by 0maha; May 27, 2016 at 09:10 AM.
Everything that was supposed to come in today made it, so with a bit of good fortune I'll be done except for the brake lines by Monday.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 313
Likes: 15
From: New Scotland, Canada
Will he be able to resist temptation?