I have watched a couple of videos on handlebar swaps and wouldn't feel comfortable with a DIY job. What should the expected labor be cost at a shop?
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Expected Cost?
I have watched a couple of videos on handlebar swaps and wouldn't feel comfortable with a DIY job. What should the expected labor be cost at a shop?
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I have a dealer labor quote from last year of $576. That is 8 Hrs.@ $72.00. Rates vary around the country.Originally Posted by TonkaDriver
'15 TG Red Sunglo/Cayenne, Chrome Forks & Wheels, LED's, TGlide Stuff Lift.
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Previous HD's: '13 TriGlide, '13 Fat Bob, '05 Super Glide, '00 Heritage, '96 Heritage, '94 FLHTC, '77 FXR
Well being Ed H started this thread , did he ever do it ?
2012 Triglide Piaggio MP3 500 to get groceries 1991 FLHS as back up
"Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it !"
Tiffany, Olive, Daisy, “The Three Musketeers” together again.
Not yet, still too cold in my garage, a couple of weeks should help with the solar heat.Well being Ed H started this thread , did he ever do it ?
I intend to do them for sure. Got a trip to Tn coming up, need to be comfortable for that ride.
I am certainly not an experience qualified mechanic - just a guy with a garage, some appropriate tools, service manuals, curiosity, the desire to save money and willing to take a plunge - a small plunge.
I did help a buddy swap bars on his 2011 CVO Road Glide Ultra a few years ago and did learn from that. Watching the videos I found was very helpful also. And the newer Rushmore bikes with the Canbus electrical system are much easier to swap bars on - less wires, smaller plugs, did not have to de-pin anything.
IMO 8 hours to do a bar swap is really padding the bill. I did it in about 4 hours spread out over a couple days and I was working very slowly and consulting the service manual and notes I made from watching the videos.
Not saying anyone should attempt this if they are not comfortable doing it. I just hate to see dealers taking such advantage and overcharging.
Disclosure added: My bar swap did not involve extending the hydraulic lines for clutch or front brake. Some bars will require longer lines and obviously some additional labor charge. Don't know but I would think a couple hours labor would be about what that would take.
harley batwing reach bars
I have a 2012 Tri-glide. Thinking of changing stock bars out for these Batwing reach bars -HD part #55800589. I'm 5'3" and stock aren't comfortable for me. Looking to see if anyone has tried these and could comment on them-THANKS!
Sorry I have no knowledge of these bars I believe a member or two have hopefully the will chime in. I changed to Khrome werks 2+2 wide sweepers just perfect for me. I'm 5'8" 29" inseam. You may want to look at the narrow version of 2+2 sweepers. The 2+2 means 2" higher and 2" back farther really increased comfort for my back and shoulders good luck in your search for barsFred Attachment 56314Attachment 56315Attachment 56316Attachment 56317Attachment 56318Attachment 56319
Vintage 09' Vivid Black, Boyesen X force intake, DK Customs DIY external breather, PV tuner, Mighty Mite love Jugs,Titanium Wrapped Header pipe, Khrome Werks 2+2 Wide Sweepers, DK 2" tank lift deluxe, Air Deflectors, Rear Bumper, Fender Chrome trim, Kuri. Rear lights, 9" LRS recurve flat top wind screen, LED headlight and spots, Hubcaps rear wheels
I had the H-D reduced reach on my 11 triglide. I still had neck & shoulder pain after riding all day. Switched those to the 2+2 narrow bars & they are much better for me. The wrist angle is slightly different also which helped with the pain I would get in my wrist from riding all day.
Not all bars are the same, nor as the human comfort zone !
You need to use the blind handlebar reach method. Need another person to measure the reach difference, then you will know what to get .
2012 Triglide Piaggio MP3 500 to get groceries 1991 FLHS as back up
"Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it !"
Tiffany, Olive, Daisy, “The Three Musketeers” together again.
Well they are finally on, I went with Wild one bars. My indy and I did them together, only a 30 mile ride home so hard to determine but so far I like them very much. I also did PC V and stage one, felt like a different bike power wise.
Thanks to all for the suggestions and help.
Good deal Ed. I do think you'll like them. I've put about 2,500 miles on mine since installing the WO579s and really like them. Plus they look so darn good.
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