handlebar replacement
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handlebar replacement
i have a 2009 road king classic and would like to change the handlebars. i've been led to believe that this is complicated job. has anyone done this and what does it entail. refering to the wiring. thanks.
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I recently changed the bars on my 2009 RK standard to Heritage style bars. I can honestly say, "If I can do it, you can do it."
The link petemac provided has some useful information, but the 2009 model has significant differences from a 2002 model. Best advice - get the service manual and follow the directions step by step.
I snapped digital pics all along the way and logged everything I did, but it was overkill. It only took me 2 - 2.5 hours and everything came out perfect.
Remember to put a shim behind the front brake control, and ABSOLUTELY cover your tank and front fender with some sort of protection.
The link petemac provided has some useful information, but the 2009 model has significant differences from a 2002 model. Best advice - get the service manual and follow the directions step by step.
I snapped digital pics all along the way and logged everything I did, but it was overkill. It only took me 2 - 2.5 hours and everything came out perfect.
Remember to put a shim behind the front brake control, and ABSOLUTELY cover your tank and front fender with some sort of protection.
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I just read the service manual and it seems like its not that complicated. removing/replacing the throttle sensor in the bar seems like a delicate job, but not that hard. I wanted to change the bars on my '09 Ultra and the dealer was quoting about 8 hours of labor. Am I missing something??
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If you stick with a bar that you can re-use all your stock cables its pretty easy. Get a service manual and go step by step and take your time.
I changed mine out to a bar that was 2" higher and had 2" more pullback. Used all my stock cables & it took me roughly 4 hrs Taking my time. Not hard at all.
I changed mine out to a bar that was 2" higher and had 2" more pullback. Used all my stock cables & it took me roughly 4 hrs Taking my time. Not hard at all.
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