Chiseled Handlbars for FLTRU
Chiseled Handlbars for FLTRU
So I went to the Harley dealership today with the intent on buying some chiseled chrome handlebars for my 18 Road Glide Ultra to replace the vanilla stock ones. Somewhat of a fiasco as the folks in "parts" didn't seem to know much of anything (a whole different thread and story).
The goal here is for the new bars to sit about an inch or two more forward than the stock, and an inch or two higher. Wanted chiseled looked as well (i.e., not curved near the grips and housings straight edge). The HD ones are way too high, as I don't want to go full on ape style. Just something a tad more stylish, but preserving the functionality. Another requirement - needs to support my Defiance heated grips (i.e., 1 1/4 tube). I'll obviously have to replace the brake line cord and such.
So would love to see some pictures and suggested brands.
Thanks in advance. Pics would be awesome.
The goal here is for the new bars to sit about an inch or two more forward than the stock, and an inch or two higher. Wanted chiseled looked as well (i.e., not curved near the grips and housings straight edge). The HD ones are way too high, as I don't want to go full on ape style. Just something a tad more stylish, but preserving the functionality. Another requirement - needs to support my Defiance heated grips (i.e., 1 1/4 tube). I'll obviously have to replace the brake line cord and such.
So would love to see some pictures and suggested brands.
Thanks in advance. Pics would be awesome.
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I don't have any recommendations on the bars. There are a ton of them out there. Couple things to help eliminate any future confusion:
The Defiance grips are 1 inch inside. Most 1.25 inch bars drop down to 1 inch at the grips - likely all of them do.
Be careful to get bars that are 1.25 inch at the mount. If you find a set of bars you like that are the standard 1 inch at the mount you can change out your mount. I found a used one online for 25 bucks.
You can go as high as 14" apes with the stock cables. So considering the bars you're looking are shorter, you probably don't need cables.
Do get the can bus wire extensions though. 8 inch is usually enough.
The Defiance grips are 1 inch inside. Most 1.25 inch bars drop down to 1 inch at the grips - likely all of them do.
Be careful to get bars that are 1.25 inch at the mount. If you find a set of bars you like that are the standard 1 inch at the mount you can change out your mount. I found a used one online for 25 bucks.
You can go as high as 14" apes with the stock cables. So considering the bars you're looking are shorter, you probably don't need cables.
Do get the can bus wire extensions though. 8 inch is usually enough.
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Joined: May 2018
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I don't have any recommendations on the bars. There are a ton of them out there. Couple things to help eliminate any future confusion:
The Defiance grips are 1 inch inside. Most 1.25 inch bars drop down to 1 inch at the grips - likely all of them do.
Be careful to get bars that are 1.25 inch at the mount. If you find a set of bars you like that are the standard 1 inch at the mount you can change out your mount. I found a used one online for 25 bucks.
You can go as high as 14" apes with the stock cables. So considering the bars you're looking are shorter, you probably don't need cables.
Do get the can bus wire extensions though. 8 inch is usually enough.
The Defiance grips are 1 inch inside. Most 1.25 inch bars drop down to 1 inch at the grips - likely all of them do.
Be careful to get bars that are 1.25 inch at the mount. If you find a set of bars you like that are the standard 1 inch at the mount you can change out your mount. I found a used one online for 25 bucks.
You can go as high as 14" apes with the stock cables. So considering the bars you're looking are shorter, you probably don't need cables.
Do get the can bus wire extensions though. 8 inch is usually enough.
I don't have any recommendations on the bars. There are a ton of them out there. Couple things to help eliminate any future confusion:
The Defiance grips are 1 inch inside. Most 1.25 inch bars drop down to 1 inch at the grips - likely all of them do.
Be careful to get bars that are 1.25 inch at the mount. If you find a set of bars you like that are the standard 1 inch at the mount you can change out your mount. I found a used one online for 25 bucks.
You can go as high as 14" apes with the stock cables. So considering the bars you're looking are shorter, you probably don't need cables.
Do get the can bus wire extensions though. 8 inch is usually enough.
The Defiance grips are 1 inch inside. Most 1.25 inch bars drop down to 1 inch at the grips - likely all of them do.
Be careful to get bars that are 1.25 inch at the mount. If you find a set of bars you like that are the standard 1 inch at the mount you can change out your mount. I found a used one online for 25 bucks.
You can go as high as 14" apes with the stock cables. So considering the bars you're looking are shorter, you probably don't need cables.
Do get the can bus wire extensions though. 8 inch is usually enough.
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Joined: Aug 2018
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From: Squamish, BC
I recently had a custom set of bars made from FMB Choppers to fit the measurements that I wanted. I just messaged Dave at FMB prior, placed my order and emailed him the specs. He seemed to answer his emails all hours of the night - and immediately. I also do mot like the 'unicorn horn' look and went with their Phatty Blazed 16" bars but modified to my pullback and width; they make their bars from 12" and up. Have a look: https://www.fmbchopperparts.com/cate...lide-apes.html
Are those the Harley ones, i.e., these: https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...09-55800569--1 ? The fitment page shows that it fits standard road glide and road glide special. Any issues or special considerations to fit on your FLTRU ultra?. We have the exact same bike it appears (even same color).
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Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 134
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From: Houston, TX
Those are the same bars. No fitment issues, and internal wired the hand controls. No wire extending necessary, and hydraulic cables were long enough.
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Thanks brother. Ill get these. Exactly what I was looking for.
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Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 18
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From: North Carolina
I'm considering the chizeled low bar for my 2019 Roadglide special and would also like to upgrade my clutch and brake lines to the diamond black.
After looking at the HD guidance for my bike, I'm still confused. There are 5 part numbers for the hydraulic clutch line, upper and lower brake lines.
I'm going for the look of a 90 degree down angle from the controllers.
Has anybody done this?
After looking at the HD guidance for my bike, I'm still confused. There are 5 part numbers for the hydraulic clutch line, upper and lower brake lines.
I'm going for the look of a 90 degree down angle from the controllers.
Has anybody done this?