How much to install new bars?
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How much to install new bars?
I have been watching videos on how to install new handlebars on my 2015 ultra limited and I don't think it is a job I am comfortable with doing myself. Can anyone tell me how much labor cost I am looking at for having Harley do it? I am assuming $100 per hour labor rate?
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Put new bars on my 04 RKC yesterday. Never worked on a motorcycle before in my life. (though I do own a Classic Car).....pretty easy job.
TBW would be slightly more difficult, so I'd rate this a 2 wrench out of 5 wrench job. Harder on your bike compared to mine.
Sorry - never had my bike in the garage so don't know what they charge. I've seen guys says 1 hour - and some say 4 hours.
YMMV
TBW would be slightly more difficult, so I'd rate this a 2 wrench out of 5 wrench job. Harder on your bike compared to mine.
Sorry - never had my bike in the garage so don't know what they charge. I've seen guys says 1 hour - and some say 4 hours.
YMMV
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The Rushmore's are MUCH easier to replace the bars on than previous year. I have done it twice now. Did Wild One Wo578's on 2016 Limited and Yaffe 10 inch Monley Bars on 2017 CVO limited.
If you are going with a height that does not require clutch and brake cables it is really pretty easy. I did the first at a total cost of $256.00 plus six hours total labor over a couple of nights. Then I did the second one at a cost of $450.00 with about the same labor time. I could do it quicker now but really take my time and focus.
My experience with the dealers is they automatically add cables/lines even if not needed and usually quote 6 to 8 hours labor. It is a PROFIT generator for them.
A lot of great threads on here that helped me and gave me the confidence to do it my self. I also did a detailed thread on each installation that you can search for if interested.
I told my brother who has a 2015 that I would do his for free is he wants me to this winter. I get a lot of satisfaction from this project.
If you are going with a height that does not require clutch and brake cables it is really pretty easy. I did the first at a total cost of $256.00 plus six hours total labor over a couple of nights. Then I did the second one at a cost of $450.00 with about the same labor time. I could do it quicker now but really take my time and focus.
My experience with the dealers is they automatically add cables/lines even if not needed and usually quote 6 to 8 hours labor. It is a PROFIT generator for them.
A lot of great threads on here that helped me and gave me the confidence to do it my self. I also did a detailed thread on each installation that you can search for if interested.
I told my brother who has a 2015 that I would do his for free is he wants me to this winter. I get a lot of satisfaction from this project.
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The OP asks a question and states his feeling and concerns.
ALL FOUR post following are encouraging him to consider doing it himself with suggestions and answers to his question.
Then a D I C K head comes on and insults everyone. Get your meds check buddy and maybe another a hole patch for your costume.
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The OP asks a question and states his feeling and concerns.
ALL FOUR post following are encouraging him to consider doing it himself with suggestions and answers to his question.
Then a D I C K head comes on and insults everyone. Get your meds check buddy and maybe another a hole patch for your costume.
The OP asks a question and states his feeling and concerns.
ALL FOUR post following are encouraging him to consider doing it himself with suggestions and answers to his question.
Then a D I C K head comes on and insults everyone. Get your meds check buddy and maybe another a hole patch for your costume.