How big a deal is it?
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6th Gear
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How big a deal is it?
I stopped by my "local" Harley Shop today (an hour away) to ask some questions concerning changing the bars on my 2009 RK. They were less than accommodating. It seems if you don't have hundred dollar bills falling out of your pockets onto the floor they're not real interested in talking to you. When I asked how much it would cost to change the bars to heritage style bars the guy told me a thousand dollars..... Seriously
I bought the service manual, haven't really delved into it yet. But the quotes he gave me were 250-350 for the bars 400 labor plus the wire extensions.
I bought the service manual, haven't really delved into it yet. But the quotes he gave me were 250-350 for the bars 400 labor plus the wire extensions.
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From: San Diego
Changing out bars and all the controls and wiring is not an inexpensive undertaking.
Independent shops will charge less, but most dealerships know what it takes to do it properly.
If you have the service manual it can be a DIY project, and you will save a bunch.
Independent shops will charge less, but most dealerships know what it takes to do it properly.
If you have the service manual it can be a DIY project, and you will save a bunch.
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I stopped by my "local" Harley Shop today (an hour away) to ask some questions concerning changing the bars on my 2009 RK. They were less than accommodating. It seems if you don't have hundred dollar bills falling out of your pockets onto the floor they're not real interested in talking to you. When I asked how much it would cost to change the bars to heritage style bars the guy told me a thousand dollars..... Seriously
I bought the service manual, haven't really delved into it yet. But the quotes he gave me were 250-350 for the bars 400 labor plus the wire extensions.
I bought the service manual, haven't really delved into it yet. But the quotes he gave me were 250-350 for the bars 400 labor plus the wire extensions.
Read the manual and see if it is something you would feel comfortable doing. Lots of threads here about changing bars.
The real reason I'm answering your post is to ask if you are familiar with Kutter Hd's on line store.
http://www.boardtrackerharleyonline.com/
If you know what bars you want check this site for their price. Sometimes you need to add the item to the cart to find the true price not MSRP.
Good Luck
Tourer
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From: Newport News Va.
Sam
I got the about same quote from my dealer.
I have a 2011 Roadking Classic. I bought the Heritage style bars on sale for $60. I used the stock cables, it took me about 2 hours to do it myself. ( I am no mechanic)
If you look you will find a really good post on this site for doing the handle bar change your self.
Pictorial: installing Heritage-style handlebars on a 2011 Road King
Sam
I have a 2011 Roadking Classic. I bought the Heritage style bars on sale for $60. I used the stock cables, it took me about 2 hours to do it myself. ( I am no mechanic)
If you look you will find a really good post on this site for doing the handle bar change your self.
Pictorial: installing Heritage-style handlebars on a 2011 Road King
Sam
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^^^^^That^^^^^
It's ultimately your call but if your gonna spend $250-300 on bars there are much better looking options in that same price range.
Changing bars is easy. Most times folks just over think things.
2010 Limited with some stuff
It's ultimately your call but if your gonna spend $250-300 on bars there are much better looking options in that same price range.
Changing bars is easy. Most times folks just over think things.
2010 Limited with some stuff
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Sounds about right to me. Actually a few hundred cheaper than I thought.
I just didn't want to take a chance of me screwing it up so I had dealer do mine years ago.
Little did I know I'd become a expert in re tightening the clamp that holds the bars to the Tripple tree 3 times after that.
I just didn't want to take a chance of me screwing it up so I had dealer do mine years ago.
Little did I know I'd become a expert in re tightening the clamp that holds the bars to the Tripple tree 3 times after that.
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Road Master
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From: Elk Grove, California
I did mine myself. Cost me about $500. Bars, cables, levers, grips, mirrors, new bushings, a 1 piece clamp, all new brake lines. I didn't have to extend my wires.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: St. Michael, MN
Agree with the other comments about the ease if this task. It's isn't that much of an undertaking overall. It took me longer for my bar change that it has taken others, but having done it once now, I could probably do it in a day or less
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2014
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From: Florida
I just did my RK with Heritage bars. The only thing that was a tight fit was the front brake line. I could have loosened the banjo bolt and turned it, but decided to just bend it out a bit to clear the bars. I spent more time than anything else trying to get the left grip off (glued). If I was replacing the grip I would have just cut it off. Two hour job max. Buy a shop manual, and new or like new bars and go for it. $100 max for manual and Heritage bars, save a bundle and learn something about how your bike is setup.