Heritage Bars Installation Issue
Supporter
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Taylortucky, MI
I really like my "Heritage Style" bars.
I wasn't real impressed with them until I pulled them back quite a bit. You have to pull them back to get the proper wrist angle.
They are pulled back far enough that I only have about 1/2" clearance between them and the tank at full lock.
It was a MAJOR improvement over the stock bars. I would buy them again.
I wasn't real impressed with them until I pulled them back quite a bit. You have to pull them back to get the proper wrist angle.
They are pulled back far enough that I only have about 1/2" clearance between them and the tank at full lock.
It was a MAJOR improvement over the stock bars. I would buy them again.
ditto ..that's the trick with the heritage style bars, wasn't too impressed with mine either until I loosened them up and pulled them back,
I have since replaced them with 1ź" Santee mini-apes and internally wired them.
Stage III
Joined: Oct 2010
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Hi Guys, I need some help on this topic. I just bought a new (to me) 2010 Road Glide and it's the first I'ver had with the electronic throttle. The stock handle bars are killing me on trips and I need the Heritage bars. Harley dealer said I had to buy a new throttle mechanism when I change bars. Is this correct? I ordered a manual but don't have it yet so how do you remove the old throttle assembly and can I reuse it?
I've always done my own work and don't want to pay 390.00 to change bars if I don't need to. Thanks much for any help on this.
I've always done my own work and don't want to pay 390.00 to change bars if I don't need to. Thanks much for any help on this.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 247
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From: Ocala, FL
I just put the Heritage Style Bars on my FLHRC> It is taking a while to get used to them, especially in close, slow turns. However the riding position is MUCH better than stock. For me, it was worth the $120 the Dealer charged to install them.
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Glendale AZ
I have been pretty happy with the heritage style bars. They fit me perfect and took away the back pain from the original bars. Guess to each his own. I would try a few different bars on your style bike (if you know some folks with the style you are looking for). Remember Klaybus opinions are like A...holes we all have one.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Glendale AZ
Hi Guys, I need some help on this topic. I just bought a new (to me) 2010 Road Glide and it's the first I'ver had with the electronic throttle. The stock handle bars are killing me on trips and I need the Heritage bars. Harley dealer said I had to buy a new throttle mechanism when I change bars. Is this correct? I ordered a manual but don't have it yet so how do you remove the old throttle assembly and can I reuse it?
I've always done my own work and don't want to pay 390.00 to change bars if I don't need to. Thanks much for any help on this.
I've always done my own work and don't want to pay 390.00 to change bars if I don't need to. Thanks much for any help on this.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Glendale AZ
Your right buck, I've got a full inch and wondered if I could bring it in just a tad closer...1/2" you say. Whats the part# on those Santee apes? how was the length on the wiring was it tight? whata they gettin for those? I really don't want to do bars again but I didn't know about the bushings and wished I'd changed those after reading about it.
Stage III
Joined: Oct 2010
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Thanks for the Heritage bar/throttle help
Thanks guys, from that picture writeup in the roadglide forum I know I can do this myself. The dealer today made it sound like you had to throw the electronic throttle away and buy a new one! They never quit amazing me when it comes to rip offs! You just saved me at least 300.00.
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Tourer
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: topaz,idaho
Just did mine today. The heritage softtail bars are just right. The one thing I ran into is, earlier in this thread was a pic to cut off 1/2 inch on the right side. I get why, the TBW sticks out about that far from the end of the bar so after you get the grips on everything becomes equal. I made the cut, then notched for the TBW and then inserted the TBW and it wouldn't quite seat. I measured my stock bars, (2012 RKC) from the end to the crease for the external wires and found out that on the stock bars both ends were the same. 5 1/2 inches from end to start of crease. Found out the TBW cartridge needs 5 1/4 inches to seat. If you buy non TBW bars, beware and measure before you cut.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Southern Nevada (Pahrump)
Just did mine today. The heritage softtail bars are just right. The one thing I ran into is, earlier in this thread was a pic to cut off 1/2 inch on the right side. I get why, the TBW sticks out about that far from the end of the bar so after you get the grips on everything becomes equal. I made the cut, then notched for the TBW and then inserted the TBW and it wouldn't quite seat. I measured my stock bars, (2012 RKC) from the end to the crease for the external wires and found out that on the stock bars both ends were the same. 5 1/2 inches from end to start of crease. Found out the TBW cartridge needs 5 1/4 inches to seat. If you buy non TBW bars, beware and measure before you cut.
Glad to read of another happy "Softail Heritage handlebar" Roadking owner!