Dealer quoted 9hrs to install bars on SG????
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: the frozen tundra of the "Windy City"
to answer your question no, thats not too high! I mean yes its high, but that is what they are getting and it is very time consuming! I paid the dealer 8 hours to do my yaffee's and I was fine doing that... there is too much that can go wrong and you have to know what you are doing... good luck with you choice!
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2006
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I got two different quotes from local HD's in the area and the same story. I want to install 11" bars which will cost me about $350 for all the necessary parts needed. That's reasonable for me to pay but the $945 installation fee I have a hard time swallowing!!! Both dealers told me that it's close to a 9 hour installation time. How difficult is it to install and does 9 hours seem like an inflated labor time?
This is what I did.....
Changed stock bars on EGS to Wild1 0577B (12.5") Internally wired
Added cruise control
Added Hawgwired universal radio control adaptor
Changed clutch and brake lines to Magnum black pearl +6
No wire extensions needed
Do it yourself! I've learned soo much about my bike by doing this myself.
Believe me, I was on the fence just like you. I just decided to take the plunge one day and am very glad I did it myself.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 374
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From: Alberta, Canada
I never soldered a wire in my life but successfully installed 16" apes on my 2009 RK along with extended cables. It was a winter project so couldn't tell you how many hours in total.
Patience is the key.....and beer
Patience is the key.....and beer
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 7,439
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From: 'Noke, VA
I just changed my own bars and can tell you straight up , it's not hard at all. This is my first HD and have never went this far working on my bike. It's taken me more than 9 hours because I have changed my mind a few times and have been stuck waiting for parts ordered online. If you have a service manual, basic hand tools, and some patience, your good to go!
This is what I did.....
Changed stock bars on EGS to Wild1 0577B (12.5") Internally wired
Added cruise control
Added Hawgwired universal radio control adaptor
Changed clutch and brake lines to Magnum black pearl +6
No wire extensions needed
Do it yourself! I've learned soo much about my bike by doing this myself.
Believe me, I was on the fence just like you. I just decided to take the plunge one day and am very glad I did it myself.
This is what I did.....
Changed stock bars on EGS to Wild1 0577B (12.5") Internally wired
Added cruise control
Added Hawgwired universal radio control adaptor
Changed clutch and brake lines to Magnum black pearl +6
No wire extensions needed
Do it yourself! I've learned soo much about my bike by doing this myself.
Believe me, I was on the fence just like you. I just decided to take the plunge one day and am very glad I did it myself.
Dammit, I think you just cost me a new set of bars....
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,190
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From: Eastern Washington
No wire extensions? I'm amazed. I put 575 bars on last winter, and was able to move stuff around to go without extending any wires. Your 577 bars (which I should have gotten in the first place) are (IIRC) 2" taller than the 575s. I don't remember there being that much slack. Is your bike TBW?
Dammit, I think you just cost me a new set of bars....
Dammit, I think you just cost me a new set of bars....
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Ultimate HDF Member
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From: 'Noke, VA
Dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit.....
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Southern WV
Same here. WO 577"s +6 clutch and brake. No wire extensions. TBW even went back in stock location in the fairing