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Hello freewheelers, this "geezer on a threezer" is thinking on switching from stock to 14" KST Kustoms 1-1/4" Polished Straight Jacket Handlebars on my 2016 freewheeler. They're in my price range and I think I can install them myself. Any Pros or Cons on these handlebars? Or does someone have an easy to install handlebar suggestion? I'm on fixed income and can't afford the install so I have to do it myself. I was at Thunder Rally last weekend in Panama Beach and the Khrome Werks was doing an install on a Triglide and he said it was $650.00, including bar if done right there. That wasn't bad but still too much for me. I want to be able to afford to ride my trike and not look at it in the garage. LOL. Thanks Freewheelers .
Originally Posted by CapeTeddy
KST 14" Mayhem self Install.
I would say I was out there about 2 hours but it wasn't all handlebar time. The 2 hours included setting up folding table, fans to stay cool, laying out my tools, walking the dog etc etc.
Everything was going great, then I placed the bars where I wanted them and since no one was home, I attached bungee cords to the open garage door and hung the bars over the trike. Then I tighten them lightly to hold in place. That's when the first problem happen. The Mayhem bars have lower meathooks and they looked awful low. So I placed the chrome plate back on the trike and they hit the plate. But it wasn't real low, I made a little indentation so the tips fit and you can't see it. So solved that problem. I would suggest getting the handlebars without the lower meat hooks, I forget what they call them. Problem #2, I plugged everything in, put the main fuse back in and turned the ignition switched. Only the lights came on. So I unplugged everything and plugged it back in, no change. So I started over. I'm thinking the wires might have ripped while pulling the wires through plus the cut out holes are rough and might of shredded some of the wiring.. So I pulled the wiring out and found several frayed areas and cuts but not cut all the through. So pulling them through must have shaved some of the coating and it also looks like I might have cut some of the wires when removing the wrap and didn't notice it earlier. I patched the wiring and the heat was getting to me so I called it a day. Today Sunday the 29th, I plan on seeing if my patch work, worked and I'm going to place electrical tape around the cut out holes for a smoother pull through. I might order extenders since the wiring is a bit tight when connected which might have also added to the damaged coating. 10 inch plug and play extensions would make it easier. I'll let you know how goes later. 
so I went on you tube and found a lot of people had the same problem. Turned to be a fuse. I thought I checked all the fuses but some how I over looked one and that was the problem. So that was a setback. Once I was able to start my trike I began to finish setting the handlebars and putting everything back together. Then another problem. The brake line was still too tight and I couldn't get it around the chrome top that I already dented to fit the handle bars. So I'm going to cut the chrome top to fit the brake line and meat hooks. With the windshield, it won't be noticeable I also have to cut some of the side chrome in order to get the handlebars to fit right. It would be easier to send them back and get the handlebars without meat hooks on the bottom but I hate sending thing back and I think this is going to turn out alright. My brother in law has a work shop of table tools so the cutting to size will be easy. Almost done guys, just taking a bit longer than I expected. 
All I can say is "why didn't I do this a long time ago." I can't get over the diffrence, it's amazing. 
I always compared steering a trike to steering a wheel barrel but 2 more inches on these handlebars made a world of difference. I feel like I'm riding a motorcycle. My back is straight and it's so easy to turn. I didn't want to stop, I could have stayed out all day and night. So if you decide to install handlebars on a freewheeler, get the handlebars "without meat hooks on the bottom." Once you get them, set them in the cradle and place the chrome plate cover on and see if the bottom of the handlebar hits. If it does you might have to adjust, cut off some of the plate or get risers. I also suggest 10 inch plug and play extenders, especially if you use a riser, it's easier and less chance of cutting wires if you have to pull factory excess. You might also have to get a longer brake line. I was able to get it to connect but only after I customize the chrome plate. It was definitely worth doing install myself and if you have time go for it. 
