Wild 1 575 Handlebars for FLHT
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Road Master
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Wild 1 575 Handlebars for FLHT
I started an earlier thread on pull back handlebars and got some good responses. My question concerns the 575 Handlebars made by Wild 1. It is really true that you don't need to buy ANY longer cables? How can that be, unless it's because you route the cables inside the bars? Anyway, who's done this to their FLHT, how did you like them (was it worth it) and do you have any pics, especially a closeup showing the dashboard, or before and after comparison shots? My guess is you have to remove the batwing to pull the old bars?
Thanks for your input,
EGK
Thanks for your input,
EGK
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RE: Wild 1 575 Handlebars for FLHT
Check out my photo (Tarhawg) . THese have a lot of pull back. WW 508's.
When I first put them all I ran all the stock lines and cables. You do have to bend the right break line to make it work. I later put all braided SS lines and cables on.
When I first put them all I ran all the stock lines and cables. You do have to bend the right break line to make it work. I later put all braided SS lines and cables on.
Road Warrior
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RE: Wild 1 575 Handlebars for FLHT
EGK:
Not having done the project yet, but having done the research, I've found that you don't have to put on longer cables -- but the left side clutch cable and the right side brake and throttle cables no longer follow the handlebars back to the center of the fairing (though the clutch cable goes through its own hole in the fairing). They go directly from the mounting point on their handlebars to the front of the tank. Personally, I don't like the look of it (see WW's website and the link to the FLHR). For my upcoming project in doing this, I am going to spring for the extra $60 and get longer cables -- not the braided ones.
And yes, you have to take off the fairing, some brackets, the radio, and finally get to the clamps for the handlebars. HD suggests about 5 hours labor on the job. So it isn't for the weak hearted...
Hope that helps!
Not having done the project yet, but having done the research, I've found that you don't have to put on longer cables -- but the left side clutch cable and the right side brake and throttle cables no longer follow the handlebars back to the center of the fairing (though the clutch cable goes through its own hole in the fairing). They go directly from the mounting point on their handlebars to the front of the tank. Personally, I don't like the look of it (see WW's website and the link to the FLHR). For my upcoming project in doing this, I am going to spring for the extra $60 and get longer cables -- not the braided ones.
And yes, you have to take off the fairing, some brackets, the radio, and finally get to the clamps for the handlebars. HD suggests about 5 hours labor on the job. So it isn't for the weak hearted...
Hope that helps!
Road Warrior
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RE: Wild 1 575 Handlebars for FLHT
Here's a nice pictorial of the install.
http://www.kenandjudy.us/Harley%20Pi...Bars/index.htm
Look like nice bars....
Mick
http://www.kenandjudy.us/Harley%20Pi...Bars/index.htm
Look like nice bars....
Mick
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RE: Wild 1 575 Handlebars for FLHT
When I installed the 575 on my Street Glide, I replaced the brake line. All other cables and wires were fine. Could have bent the stock break line, but I didn't really like that approach.
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Road Master
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RE: Wild 1 575 Handlebars for FLHT
Thanks to all for your replies. I don't really want to spring for 5 labor hours at a dealer, but do have a shop manual, so I will read up on it to see if it's something I think I can handle. Either way, whether I go with the HD 2" pull backs, or the 575's, you gotta take it all off to get to the point of replacing the bars. While the 575's probably look better than the 1" HD bars, I'm guessing that the results are close to the same, a more comfortable upright riding position. Since the price difference is about $150 just for the bars, maybe the smarter way to go is the HD bars, and spend the difference elsewhere.
Will keep doing research in the meantime.
Thanks again for your thoughts,
EGK
Will keep doing research in the meantime.
Thanks again for your thoughts,
EGK
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Road Captain
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RE: Wild 1 575 Handlebars for FLHT
I've had similar thoughts. I added 518s to my RK Custom to get rid of the severe pullback from the stock bars, and the larger diameter Chubby IIs looked good with the internal wiring. With a fairing, most of the bar is concealed, so the effect isn't as noticeable. I'm gonna wait for a longer trip to see if I want to go there on the new Electra Glide.
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i just dropped my 07 screamin eagle ultra off at my dealer yesterday to have these bars put on,went back today and guess what all the cables are to short.i already was going to change the hydraulic clutch hose to +2 which is ok,but the throttle cables and brake line are to short.my 600.00 bar change has become 1500.00 with the extra cables and labor.there ad says they will work but they wont if you want the cables to route the original way.the 575 feel better than the hd bars,and they do look good being the 1 1/4.so be prepared to change all the cables.
i just dropped my 07 screamin eagle ultra off at my dealer yesterday to have these bars put on,went back today and guess what all the cables are to short.i already was going to change the hydraulic clutch hose to +2 which is ok,but the throttle cables and brake line are to short.my 600.00 bar change has become 1500.00 with the extra cables and labor.there ad says they will work but they wont if you want the cables to route the original way.the 575 feel better than the hd bars,and they do look good being the 1 1/4.so be prepared to change all the cables.
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Ran my clutch cable through hole in fairing by re routing it. Originally it ran around behind and over the top of my glovebox (FLHT). Now it runs UNDER it. gained about 3 inches of cable this way. 10 inch bars are about as mfar as you can go and do it this way.