So I just got done installing new handlebars on my Street Glide

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Dec 23, 2017 | 05:17 AM

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ratpick

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Sorry for off topic, but what size front wheel/tire is that on your street glide? Very nice

Dec 23, 2017 | 06:09 AM

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OldMike

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So if some wires rub and get shorted out, what's the worst that could happen?

Dec 23, 2017 | 06:38 AM

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Cosmic Razorback

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Originally Posted by Daddy454

Did you HAVE to take the tank off for that job?When I did my '16 taht was not necessary.Seems like a lot of extra work.

Taking a tank off is VERY easy. Less then ten minutes time and why risk damaging probably one of the key parts of the bike. Plus the switch panel can easily be removed and installed also without contacting the tank console.

Four bolts, one electrical connection and a quick release fuel line and you are lifting it out of place.

I highly recommend doing it with a low fuel level!

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Dec 23, 2017 | 06:56 AM

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pittz5

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I have run wires just like you and never experienced any shorts. Wired a set of Tbars once and that was the only way to get it done. Never had a problem.

Dec 23, 2017 | 07:08 AM

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memphisharley

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Originally Posted by SBates08

Good deal. Just wanted to make sure you knew the consequences of running it like that. I run those same bars and have wired over a dozen of them. The key to pulling the harness is to only pull hard enough to pull what your pushing in from the other end. Taped harness covered in full length heat shrink is the way to go.

what size heat shrink did you use.

thanks

Dec 23, 2017 | 07:50 AM

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max56

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From: The real N.CA (not S.F. Bay Area)

I ran the wires through some 15" bars on my '07 Road King Custom. A monumental project, to say the least. Loved the bars, but wouldn't do the job myself if I wanted to do it again. The Street Glide I have now has twice the number of handlebar controls on it.

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Dec 23, 2017 | 08:45 AM

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SBates08

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Originally Posted by memphisharley

what size heat shrink did you use.

thanks

For the life of me I can't remember. 5/8 or maybe 3/4. I use a piece of wire to fish a string through the length of heat shrink then tie string to the end of the harness then slide it on over the harness. Sometimes a bit of lube helps to get it in place then shrink it down with a heat gun.

I wrap the entire length of the harness in electrical tape before I slide the heat shrink on.

Dec 23, 2017 | 08:49 AM

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SBates08

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Originally Posted by OldMike

So if some wires rub and get shorted out, what's the worst that could happen?

If it happens to be your TBW that rubs through you'll experience limp mode. Any others will blow fuses. Your standard type bars shouldn't cause any issues but bars like these Mayhems or MBB' or any bar with sharp meat hooks run the risk of running through your harness without any type of sheath over the wires.