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Oct 29, 2010 | 10:34 AM

trackadaptor

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Help Handle Bar Swap

I know there was a post with pictures "How to Swap Out Handle Bars on a Ultra"

I can not find the thread....

Saturday I will have my Harley +2 bars and clutch cable ready for me to install -

got the big shop manual..

Was hoping to read that post with pics....

Thanks for your support...

Oct 29, 2010 | 12:33 PM

sifularson

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From: Longview, Washington

I swapped bars on my bike recently. I did the complete swap with internal wiring, new cable and brake line and chrome switch housings. My advice is to take your time and refer to the manual as you go. If you're just swapping parts then it is a much easier job.

This was my 4th time to do a set of bars and it was still a long and tedious process. I did enjoy most of it except for getting the second wiring loom through the bars. I go it though and everything works well.

PM me if you think I can help or if you get stuck on anything.

Steve

Oct 29, 2010 | 12:52 PM

RaceFace

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From: Ladera Ranch, CA

Take your time and idle through it. Don't rush. Its pretty self explanatory once you get into it. I was freaking out about it and once I got in, I realized it was no big deal. I changed all my controls to chrome at the same time....now that was fun!! LOL!!

Oct 29, 2010 | 04:41 PM

glide2005

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I think the funnest part was trying to stuff 2 lbs of wire in a 1 lb hole and then not pull them apart.

Oct 29, 2010 | 04:44 PM

r8rs4lf

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HERE YOU GO!

Did my first swap a couple weeks ago. Very easy, just labor intensive.

Oct 29, 2010 | 04:49 PM

shredder22

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Make sure you spray your wires with silicone, makes it a lot easier to pull. Oh and do not forget to stagger the soldered joints or it will never work. jmo

Oct 29, 2010 | 10:32 PM

SICKBAGGER

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I am going to be putting my Khromewerks sweeper +2 on this weekend also can't wait. Betk did a pretty nice write up here https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...rs-w-pics.html good luck post back whe you are done.