2" Pullback Touring Bars - do they work with ABS
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From: Shreveport,La
I'm going with the Klock Werks sweepers also. I held a set of the Harley bars today and I didn't like the wrist position it put my hands in. I felt like I had to hold my elbows tight to my side to ease the pressure on my wrist.
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Tourer
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Quint it all depends on wheather or not you have your stock pipes on. I had the tru duels and all you had to do was take off two brackets. The one at the saddle bag and the one under the clutch housing. There is then enough play in the pipe to remove your clutch housing. If you still have your stock pipes then I think you have to loosen both sets of head bolts.
Some people have said that the HD pullbacks put their wrists in a strange and uncomfortable position. Is the general consensus that the Sweepers are generally more natural feeling??
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Hi question: has anyone put a set of the Klock Werks Sweepers on a 2008 Screaming Eagle Ultra? It has the hydraulic clutch. If so what do I need to due for this installation as far as parts? Does any of the electric stuff need extending including the throttle wiring?
Thanks, Ted
Thanks, Ted
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This is an ad from a HD dealer on those bars..
These high quality, polished stainless steel handlebars are designed to bring the controls two inches closer to the rider for increased comfort. Especially helpful for shorter riders or those with short arms. Fits '08-later Electra Glide models (except FLHX and models equipped with Fairing Mount Mirrors). Does not fit '08 ABS equipped models, Sidecar equipped models, Heated Hand Grips, Hydraulic Clutch kits, Handlebar Mounted Gauges or Road Tech Radio Kit. All models require separate purchase of additional components for installation.
These high quality, polished stainless steel handlebars are designed to bring the controls two inches closer to the rider for increased comfort. Especially helpful for shorter riders or those with short arms. Fits '08-later Electra Glide models (except FLHX and models equipped with Fairing Mount Mirrors). Does not fit '08 ABS equipped models, Sidecar equipped models, Heated Hand Grips, Hydraulic Clutch kits, Handlebar Mounted Gauges or Road Tech Radio Kit. All models require separate purchase of additional components for installation.
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Whether you use the HD or Sweeper Bars you ARE going to need a longer clutch cable either a +3 or +4 depending on whose you get. The brake lines and TBW are fine. You can get the Khrome Werks Sweepers & brake line at Warehouse Direct Ask for Cory (Forum Vendor who gives us a discount. Total cost just over $100.00 bucks. Great bars !!!!
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Whether you use the HD or Sweeper Bars you ARE going to need a longer clutch cable either a +3 or +4 depending on whose you get. The brake lines and TBW are fine. You can get the Khrome Werks Sweepers & brake line at Warehouse Direct Ask for Cory (Forum Vendor who gives us a discount. Total cost just over $100.00 bucks. Great bars !!!!
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The reason ABS brakes ands bars are connected is that on Harleys you cannot change the brake lines on ABS brakes so if the bars require longer brake lines you can't use them. They used different lines on the 09s that make different bars possible. The lines for ABS are different than those for std brakes. If you mess with them yourself you risk the warranty and since the ABS has had a couple problems it could be an expensive home project.
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The reason ABS brakes ands bars are connected is that on Harleys you cannot change the brake lines on ABS brakes so if the bars require longer brake lines you can't use them. They used different lines on the 09s that make different bars possible. The lines for ABS are different than those for std brakes. If you mess with them yourself you risk the warranty and since the ABS has had a couple problems it could be an expensive home project.
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You are correct about them being 1 year only, and at the moment Harley does not make a set ( runs from the master cylinder to the controller under the side cover). However, according to my dealer you can change them if you can find a custom set to fit, but you must then trailor the bike in and have the dealer bleed them with the handy dandy ABS bleeder they have? I trust this guy a lot so who knows. I would prefer not to change the hose out if I can get away without it.
Hey Quint, what's with the P-40?
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I used to ride Jap bikes and Beemers, and I met this guy on a Harley FLHT about 5 years ago, and said, "what's the attraction with Harleys?"
He said, "Do you ever notice a commercial airliner flying overhead? No. But you always look up when you hear an old warbird fly over, right?" And then it dawned on me - all those years of going to airshows and seeing Thunderbolts, Hellcats, Mustangs, Kittyhawks, Mitchells, etc blast past with their open pipes and coughing exhausts - THAT'S part of the appeal of a Harley!!!
He said, "Do you ever notice a commercial airliner flying overhead? No. But you always look up when you hear an old warbird fly over, right?" And then it dawned on me - all those years of going to airshows and seeing Thunderbolts, Hellcats, Mustangs, Kittyhawks, Mitchells, etc blast past with their open pipes and coughing exhausts - THAT'S part of the appeal of a Harley!!!