So I have watched many video's including KST video's, obviously there are a few steps he does not show, like remove ODO push button and few other parts.

So my number 1 question on the Vanguard series = Spearhead bars on a RG do you need a new top clamp. 1 video I watched says yes. Many other do not show having to change out the top clamp just reuse the OEM clamp. Can someone clear that up.

It also seems different bikes have different connectors. Meaning KST video never mentioning un-pinning any connector but some do mention it is a must. Confused on what really needs to be done to fish harness's in the Spearhead/Mayhem style sharp curves. Anyone that has done a 2016 RG that can add any input would be great. I am not to worried about understanding taking time push/pull and it will take some time. I have considered just doing the Pathfinders that do not have such a hard edge radius turn.

Only advantage I have is I am the Plant Manager for a company. We build cable and wiring harness's for many application, so I see uninserting and inserting 100's of different connectors and pin style everyday. I also know we have some where we take multiple harness and run them through different hardware that require what we call blue slime a specific product to allow bundles of wires to slide through. But that being said the above question prior to purchase will help me decide.
Thanks in advance

 

I recently installed the 14' spearhead on my 2020 RGS.
Your bike should be ok for the same top clamp. The wiring should be the same as mine with very small plugs and only 3 wire looms.
Tht ODO button is removed first. Pull it upwards so it clicks up then you slide it away from the control pack. Its a little resistant but it will pop off. There is a you tube vid on it I believe. Once you do it you'll see it is rather easy.

 

I will do a search for the ODO button, I did see 1 video not very detailed on the button just say remove it. So will look for actual useful video.

 

I too installed the 14" spearhead bars this week. The throttle side can be a little challenging, but with care and patience it goes along nicely. The included sleeve really helps with getting the wires/connectors through the bars. In regards to the trip switch, below is the instructions from the service manual. If you have any other questions, let me know.

 

Yea, I got a wild hair and pulled the ignition and speedo assembly to see what connectors I actually had. All of mine are small. Also pulled the OBO/Mileage button, no issue easy. So looks like a go. Damn things if I order tomorrow will be here probably Friday and Friday and Sat looking like sun with 78 then 85 LMAO off they better go on Friday night before midnight strikes. LOL first perfect day coming up for riding. Also I will add the stuff they supply to pull through is just braiding. I have that at work by the 1000's of ft. and we actually do custom braiding on huge harness's pretty damn cool process actually, most of those go into a company we supply for fire trucks and emergency vehicles on new build and retro fits. Thank you guys.

 

FYI

I ordered mine from J&P Cycles and got them in two days. So hopefully it doesn't take until Friday to get yours.

And yes, I love that braiding as well. I used it for all of my wiring runs on my audio install.

 

Dennis Kirk seems to have the best price right now. I am trying to 100% make sure the 2016 Road Glide top clamp will work. Their website say's need a different top clamp but I believe that is only because they are trying to sell after market clamps with the set screws. I think I am right that the OEM top clamp works just fine.

 

KST 12" Spearhead Bars 2016 Road Glide
So bars came in yesterday. I had already dis-assembled OEM bars, that took about 20 mins. max. Of course I watched and re-watched video's left and right before ordering bars so knew what to look for and do.
My report is unlike many, I used my mesh braiding because we use a hot cutter when cutting this type of braid, so like when working with nylon rope you always burn the edge so there is no fraying of the material. KST sends a much small size braid to use to pull through bars and it frays like crazy like you see in their video's.
So I had both side throttle and clutch side wires pulled with switch mounts and grips mounted in under 15 mins. I did not have any issue's like most seem too. I pretty much timed every step of the entire process.
Plugged all wires back up, then started the mount and adjustment stage. My only hang up was with my ignition switched pulled I got the bars into the locked position by mistake and hence could no continue to make adjustments. It really fought me so watched a quick video on the process if your ignition gets completely out of sync how to get it set back correctly. So I pull the entire assembly off the bike and at that point put the switch back in and thank goodness for whatever reason it dropped right back into place and all positions were then correct. Remounted and bars unlocked went back to final adjustment. Ignition problem too about 18 mins. to get all fixed up.
I am pretty ****, so obviously the base is no big deal, that is just a left to right adjustment, easy. Then the base main pull back was easy. The final step was the twist or bar pull back position, took a little bit to make sure left and right we're the exact same measurements. Used multiple guide points to measure from and then tightened everything to torques specs. All the adjusting too me about 20 mins. to get it exactly where I wanted everything, bars, switches, brake/clutch position.
Entire job took me 1.25 hrs. 18 mins. wasted with my haste on the re-install of the ignition.
So for me this was straight forward and extremely easy. NO fighting with the now infamous wire pull.

Final note, I however agree I have no clue how 14" bars could be done without new clutch and brake lines. 12" were fine but for safety I even loosened the line position mounts so that I my lines were not under and pull pressure. For me another 2" would have strained the lines way to much IMO.

 

Good deal, glad it went well for you. Yeah, you have to be a little creative with 14" bars.

 

Thanks rock92. Hitting great weather, 78 sunny today, but at work. Tomorrow 87 sunny, miles to ride. Just wish some of my favorite stopping points for a quick drink and maybe some killer nachos we're open. But it's all about the ride.