2014 limited, 2" pullback bars, don't feel any difference!
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Indiana
You should be able to roll them back. When I had mine installed on my 09, I was able to sit on the bike, grab the bars and place them where I wanted them to be. The tech then tighted the bars and the rest was history. I thought they made a big difference. Good luck!
Road Master
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,244
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From: Stamford, CT
Is it possible that when my pullback bars were installed, they were put on in too much of an upright position? Can they be rolled down and slightly closer? I don't feel any difference in these bars after spending $1200 in parts and installation, it's as if nothing was changed, I called service and they said they would look at it in the morning, and if something could be done, they would do it. anybody have an opinion, will rolling them down a bit, roll them closer, perhaps just enough to make a different? Thanks, I'm going nuts trying to dial this bike in for comfort!
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Fayetteville, NC
Geez! I ordered PY 12" MBB, ALL new cables (braided) and will have them installed at Dealer when the bars get here...and you almost paid what I paid.
Geez...what was the cost breakdown? Labor vs parts...labor had to be like 90% of that price. Geez
Geez...what was the cost breakdown? Labor vs parts...labor had to be like 90% of that price. Geez
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Indian Land, SC
Shame you don't live closer to me, I would have done the job for half of that.
Lets see, pull back bars at MSRP are $155.
No change of wires or cables are needed= $0.
Labor and tax was $1045 WTF!!!!!!
Lets see, pull back bars at MSRP are $155.
No change of wires or cables are needed= $0.
Labor and tax was $1045 WTF!!!!!!
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Bedford UK
All handlebars are adjustable! They can be rotated in their clamps and because of the way they rotate, the angle of the grips will change as well as them getting closer or further away from you. Go back and get them to adjust them for you - that should be free!
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 484
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From: DE
If you just remove the ignition switch and the cover with two screws - you can access the front allen bolts in handlebar clamps. Loosen them and rotate to your comfort. You should have a shop manual to guide you in ignition removal. Probably would take me less than a 1/2 hr to adjust
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Tourer
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 412
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From: Jersey Shore
I rolled the stock bars on my 14 limited back and it is a little better. I think I'll be putting the pullbacks on mine too. Had them on my 09 and really liked them. I'd like to try putting them on myself. Waiting for someone more mechanically inclined than me to try it and see if can be done without getting new/ longer cables etc. I would definitely try rolling your new bars back. You can get to the clamp by taking off the black plastic cover piece under the ignition switch. Just 2 bolts hold it in place. You can then loosen the 2 rear bolts on the clamp by using a ball end hex wrench. Good luck!
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Tourer
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 412
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From: Jersey Shore
I paid $375 for the parts, and they charged me 10 hours labor, $800. I know it sucks, but apparently I'm not the only one to have the same experience and with different Service Departments
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Indian Land, SC
I know it's water under the bridge at this point but you got taken advantage of big time. I would be looking for a new dealer considering you can't do the work yourself.