Factory 47 self install
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Factory 47 self install
I ordered 12" Factory 47 bars and they will arrive tomorrow. (18 SGS). I have the mechanical and technical ability to install them myself but I talked to my dealer and wanted to hear your thoughts.
1.The service manager was telling me I can not put on 12" bars without getting a wire extension kit and extended brake/clutch lines. I countered and referenced a few things like this forum and the video and he still cautioned me. I am sure he has done a few in his day but Im 100% confident that when i install them I will not require any additional parts unless its something i cut or goof up.
2. I asked how much it would cost if i bring it in and he quoted me around $1100 (if i bring in the bars). That would be labor and a new throttle harness assembly.
I get it when a service manager has to get business and technically the install would void my warranty but before I start this i wanted to know any experiences you guys have had installing them.
1.The service manager was telling me I can not put on 12" bars without getting a wire extension kit and extended brake/clutch lines. I countered and referenced a few things like this forum and the video and he still cautioned me. I am sure he has done a few in his day but Im 100% confident that when i install them I will not require any additional parts unless its something i cut or goof up.
2. I asked how much it would cost if i bring it in and he quoted me around $1100 (if i bring in the bars). That would be labor and a new throttle harness assembly.
I get it when a service manager has to get business and technically the install would void my warranty but before I start this i wanted to know any experiences you guys have had installing them.
Road Warrior
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From: NJ
the dealer has to do it so the wires are similar to stock with slack and all. that said the 12's will fit and be fine MANY MANY people have done it and it's no big deal. watch the vid from factory 47 and they show you where to cut zip ties and some routing suggestions to add slack. good luck and enjoy the bars.
if i am not clear.... do them yourself if you have a little patience and mechanical ability!
if i am not clear.... do them yourself if you have a little patience and mechanical ability!
Last edited by Jersey Drew; Oct 7, 2019 at 10:44 AM.
I have 14" Malo's and put them on myself. You do have to extend the left side harness. No extension of brake or clutch lines are necessary.
Their opening at the clamp is a little small so be patient. If I ever do them again I will de-pin everything. Most will tell you that you don't have to do that and they are right, it is not absolutely necessary but it does make it easier and takes an extra 15 minutes out of your life.
Their opening at the clamp is a little small so be patient. If I ever do them again I will de-pin everything. Most will tell you that you don't have to do that and they are right, it is not absolutely necessary but it does make it easier and takes an extra 15 minutes out of your life.
Road Captain
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From: Armstrong, BC
I ordered 12" Factory 47 bars and they will arrive tomorrow. (18 SGS). I have the mechanical and technical ability to install them myself but I talked to my dealer and wanted to hear your thoughts.
1.The service manager was telling me I can not put on 12" bars without getting a wire extension kit and extended brake/clutch lines. I countered and referenced a few things like this forum and the video and he still cautioned me. I am sure he has done a few in his day but Im 100% confident that when i install them I will not require any additional parts unless its something i cut or goof up.
2. I asked how much it would cost if i bring it in and he quoted me around $1100 (if i bring in the bars). That would be labor and a new throttle harness assembly.
I get it when a service manager has to get business and technically the install would void my warranty but before I start this i wanted to know any experiences you guys have had installing them.
1.The service manager was telling me I can not put on 12" bars without getting a wire extension kit and extended brake/clutch lines. I countered and referenced a few things like this forum and the video and he still cautioned me. I am sure he has done a few in his day but Im 100% confident that when i install them I will not require any additional parts unless its something i cut or goof up.
2. I asked how much it would cost if i bring it in and he quoted me around $1100 (if i bring in the bars). That would be labor and a new throttle harness assembly.
I get it when a service manager has to get business and technically the install would void my warranty but before I start this i wanted to know any experiences you guys have had installing them.
I don't have any experience with the SGS, but I did recently install 14" KST bars on my 17 RK. Stock brake and clutch lines reach w/o any problem I did have to use 10" extensions for both switch packs. If your connections are in the fairing, you might not need them(?), but they're cheap enough that you could have them on hand in case. The throttle harness is about a mile long, so it shouldn't be an issue. I could be wrong, but I don't believe that I've read anywhere that the hydraulic lines have to be replaced for 12" bars.
Good luck and enjoy doing your own install. It's a great feeling to do it yourself. Plus the $1100 you save can go towards more bling or power.
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Those would appear to make it way easier as well. Did you de-pin anything?
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Not only is $1100 a ridiculous price (but pretty standard for a dealer), I have to question his advice. He said you would need wire extensions and brake/clutch lines, yet his quote only included the throttle harness. I'm not sure, but I don't see how your own install would void your warranty (other than possibly the switch harnesses)
I don't have any experience with the SGS, but I did recently install 14" KST bars on my 17 RK. Stock brake and clutch lines reach w/o any problem I did have to use 10" extensions for both switch packs. If your connections are in the fairing, you might not need them(?), but they're cheap enough that you could have them on hand in case. The throttle harness is about a mile long, so it shouldn't be an issue. I could be wrong, but I don't believe that I've read anywhere that the hydraulic lines have to be replaced for 12" bars.
Good luck and enjoy doing your own install. It's a great feeling to do it yourself. Plus the $1100 you save can go towards more bling or power.
I don't have any experience with the SGS, but I did recently install 14" KST bars on my 17 RK. Stock brake and clutch lines reach w/o any problem I did have to use 10" extensions for both switch packs. If your connections are in the fairing, you might not need them(?), but they're cheap enough that you could have them on hand in case. The throttle harness is about a mile long, so it shouldn't be an issue. I could be wrong, but I don't believe that I've read anywhere that the hydraulic lines have to be replaced for 12" bars.
Good luck and enjoy doing your own install. It's a great feeling to do it yourself. Plus the $1100 you save can go towards more bling or power.
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Road Warrior
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I installed 12 in Paul Yaffe bars. I did use extensions and recommend them but as clearly stated above and on internet, they are not 100% needed. Brake and Clutch line replacements/ extensions were NOT needed. This was on a 2019 SG. I used the link below and would recommend it for step by step instructions (you can skip the depinning part):
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1st Gear
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I had installed the 12" assualts back in April and the only thing that I needed was the wire extensions so that I didn't have to reroute the wires in the fairing. As for the brake/clucth lines you do need follow the rerouting process that is laid out within the Factory47 install video in the link
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Road Captain
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I have spent 20 years in the service and warranty game with several auto manufacturers. While I am not familiar with every in and out of HD's policies and procedures all vehicle warranties are essentially the same. That voiding your warranty sounds like BS to me. That would have to be the direct cause of another failure for a repair not to be covered.