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When I first got my RK in 2022, I was still knocked in the dirt from going a few f
rounds with COVID. I knew I really wanted the turn signals moved off of the handle bars and since I was changing the bars, I did the signal move at the same time. The biggest drawback was the scarcity of parts. I initially added the Hogworkz signals and kept looking for parts and buying when I could. Well, my front end is finally done!
Hey guys. Getting ready to switch my bars over (FINALLY!) from 16 apes to a riser/bar setup. I am sicker than hell right now, so if I ramble, my apologies.
Going from the 16 apes (previous owner installed) to 9.5 pullback risers from thrashin with their high bend bar. I started to read a little and noticed there was a cover that I may need. Linked below. Problem is, 18 weeks for shipping!! Im screwed if I need that. But heres the thing, I cant really tell if I need it. How would I know?
Here are some pics. Please disregard the dust. Wound up doing some remodeling in the house and had to make some cuts in the garage. Shell be cleaned up this week.
So do I need that riser cover then? Are there any aftermarket options that would work so I dont have to wait the 18 weeks?
Honestly, it wouldnt be that big of a deal, and I would wait, but I keep throwing a code that indicates there is a broken wire in the bars. They gotta go.
If the link you added at the bottom of your post is what you need, it looks like V-Twin MFG makes them and looks like they are in stock at J&P Cycles and Dennis Kirk. Good luck finding what you need.
Hey guys. Getting ready to switch my bars over (FINALLY!) from 16 apes to a riser/bar setup. I am sicker than hell right now, so if I ramble, my apologies.
Going from the 16 apes (previous owner installed) to 9.5 pullback risers from thrashin with their high bend bar. I started to read a little and noticed there was a cover that I may need. Linked below. Problem is, 18 weeks for shipping!! Im screwed if I need that. But heres the thing, I cant really tell if I need it. How would I know?
Here are some pics. Please disregard the dust. Wound up doing some remodeling in the house and had to make some cuts in the garage. Shell be cleaned up this week.
So do I need that riser cover then? Are there any aftermarket options that would work so I dont have to wait the 18 weeks?
Honestly, it wouldnt be that big of a deal, and I would wait, but I keep throwing a code that indicates there is a broken wire in the bars. They gotta go.
Wouldn't the vendor you are buying the H-bars from be able to answer your question?
Maybe. Or I could ask the folks right here on this very forum, with the same exact bike I have. After all, thats what these forums are about.
Regardless, thanks yall for the help. After an extensive search, I was able to find 2 in the state of NY. One happened to be a dealer 1.5 hrs away. Made the trip and have the goods.
Just yesterday I saw someone post the same thing on Facebook. Dealers around him have no stock, and wont for 18 weeks or longer. While dealers in other areas/states, do. But Harley says they cannot sell outside their area, and no longer allowed to ship. **** sucks. But, thats the way it is right now. Oh well.
Maybe. Or I could ask the folks right here on this very forum, with the same exact bike I have. After all, thats what these forums are about. Regardless, thanks yall for the help. After an extensive search, I was able to find 2 in the state of NY. One happened to be a dealer 1.5 hrs away.
That makes perfect sense to me. Why ask the pros when you can ask us shade tree mechanics. 😆 Seriously though glad you got what you need and hopefully the job goes smooth. Just be careful with your switch assemblies those little locking tabs break easy.
Last edited by Cornpipe; Apr 10, 2023 at 03:19 PM.
That makes perfect sense to me. Why ask the pros when you can ask us shade tree mechanics. 😆 Seriously though glad you got what you need and hopefully the job goes smooth. Just be careful with your switch assemblies those little locking tabs break easy.
Man, you are not wrong. Took both switch covers off, and they broke BOTH tabs when installing these bars originally, Each one of them had the little crack right down the middle. And of course, just touching them snapped them. Unreal. Guess I’m in for another $400 for shitty switches. What a racket.
Edit: Went and looked again. Looks like it is just the left one broken. Yeehaw, half the price. I think I might try the lighted switches at this point. See if I can get them to work. What’s to lose?
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