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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 03:09 AM
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I have a 2014 Heritage Classic,stock handlebars....I want to install new ones about 4 inches taller....can I do this without needing to extend the wiring on everything.....?
It looks to me like I wont need to,but.....I know how that can go.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by jett14
I have a 2014 Heritage Classic,stock handlebars....I want to install new ones about 4 inches taller....can I do this without needing to extend the wiring on everything.....?
It looks to me like I wont need to,but.....I know how that can go.
The only way to know for sure is to install the new bars and measure the lines. Extended cables for changing bars is a voodoo science because nobody has a consolidated matrix for this bike going to this height bars.

I would guess that you are going to need to extend the lines at least 2". You would think by now, Harley would make the wires 8" longer and tie them up so people don't have to mess that that part.

Good luck.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 07:26 AM
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The wiring is the easiest part of handlebars on the newer can bus bikes. The plugs are small enough to pull through the bars, and Harley sells extensions that plug right in with no wire splicing or connector dis-assembly needed.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 08:10 AM
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Thanks for the replies,gonna try this weekend!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 11:20 AM
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My guess is no. On my 2 bikes there are only about 2 extra inches of play. I believe the brake line was my limit.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 10:53 PM
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Brake line is what limited mine also.
 
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