DIY Harley Handlebar Wiring

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In this episode I install the control wires in my new handle bars from TAB Performance (starts at 6:24). I also demonstrate why extended wires are required for this install (start at 2:41). Finally, I discuss the parts included in the Fat Baggers 12" Wire extension kit (starts at 2:17). I do not discuss the installation of the clutch cable extension (visit Fat Baggers website for an install video). At the end of the video, I show footage of the final install and video walk around of the bike with the new bars installed. I will be publishing additional videos featuring the full install and a comparison between TAB Performance Bars and Fat Baggers.
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00:00 Video Intro
02:17 Fat Bagger Wire Extension
02:41 Why you need Extension for 12" bars
06:24 Installing the wires in the bars

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@jonathanbradley268 17 күн бұрын

Thank you! I have watched countless diy handlebar wiring videos, and yours is by far the best - a regular guy showing other regular guys how to make it work. Gosh, you are good. Subscribed.

@RidingandWrenching 17 күн бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate the positive feedback.

@GlidingOnTwos Жыл бұрын

Somebody sure is going to appreciate this video! You're saving someone some big time $$.

@rhman1660 11 ай бұрын

I believe you have one of the "hidden gems" of "the average guy" style HD channels. Glad that I stumbled on it.

@RidingandWrenching 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@erikwhitley413 Жыл бұрын

Love the zip tie trick! Clever way to save the connectors. Thank you!

@babybugspaw7085 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations! Great job and very informative. Thank you for sharing!

@kellybgliding Жыл бұрын

I know what you’re were going through my brother. I don’t know if you seen my video when I installed my bars and heated grips . It’s no joke but you’re saving $800 plus . Great job 👏🏾

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I've heard of people spending $1000 plus in labor for handlebar installs

@jamaicanjjason Жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thanks

@harmanchannel7948 8 ай бұрын

Great tutorial, thanks ❤

@dastadota Жыл бұрын

Just watched this video mate. Really good and helpfull one, I'm now a new subscriber from the UK.

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bigdog3495 Жыл бұрын

I subscribed to your channel after seeing the Precision Power install with Volunteer Audio on your Road Glide. That vid convinced me to install Precision Power on my CVO streetglide. Love your channel brother !!

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Thanks! How did the install go? I'm planning to upgrade the sound system on my SG. After installing the system on my RG, I can't listen to the SG radio....it sucks!

@bigdog3495 Жыл бұрын

Didn’t get that far yet. I still have to order the system. I will keep my Harley radio though because it’s a 2020

@petermurray5637 Жыл бұрын

Fellow Navy vet here. Thanks for your service. I bought a set of 12" KST Mayhem Baggers for my 2020 Tri Glide. I was going to send them back to KST to have them do the wiring. You saved me over $200. I never would've thought about using Vaseline. It definitely made things a whole lot easier.

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing. I always wonder if these videos actually help people!

@davidresovsky9976 2 ай бұрын

I just finished pulling my wires through my handlebars about a half hour ago...lol

@user-qn1qc5mz6k Ай бұрын

Heat shrink will also work instead of tape to hold them together

@RidingandWrenching Ай бұрын

That would work too. Electrical tape is cheaper though

@stevenelson8355 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting this out! I bought a set of these and was thinking to myself. How the heck am I gonna install these things? Again, thank you very much for making this video!

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

No problem! Hope it helps. Don't forget to get the cable extension kit from Fat Bagger if you have a 21-22 Street Gide

@santathomhigh110 Жыл бұрын

So I love all your videos, but as a fellow sailor, can’t believe you don’t know how to tie a square knot;-) keep up the great work

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

😂😂no sir....nots are not my specialty

@wolftalonID 7 ай бұрын

Why did you pull throttle and right control together in one pull, yet heated grip wire and left control in separate pulls?

@nzbikerjon Жыл бұрын

cool as but faster to suck string throough with a vacume cleaner from exit hole :) cheers 4 video, good and clear

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I've had a few people tell me that. I'll have to try that the next time

@user-rh3bj2mt2d 2 ай бұрын

I can use those handle bars

@davidresovsky9976 2 ай бұрын

I drop a ball chain like you use to pull light switches on ceiling fans. It rolls right through...

@RidingandWrenching 2 ай бұрын

Yep. Piece of cake....especially if you have 1.5" bars

@kevinb.3528 8 ай бұрын

I’m adding KST meat hooks on m Indian Roadmaster, one side has three connectors, one larger, one medium and a small connector. I think two are bundled together (I’ll relook once home) do you usually fish them through one at a time if more than two? I thought about individually or staggering them together but to where the connectors are separated enough not to bind. I’ve done easier bars prior, but not these meathook bars. TIA OEM are off, going to try later today.

@RidingandWrenching 8 ай бұрын

I fish them through one at a time. Be sure to apply a light coat of Vaseline to the lines...makes it much easier to slide them through. I believe Finesse the Challenger has made a few handlebar install videos for Indian. You may want to check them out too

@kevinb.3528 8 ай бұрын

@@RidingandWrenching thank you. Enjoyed and appreciated your video

@byronesquivel2165 3 ай бұрын

Just finished swaping handlebars on my 2023 street glide,everything works lights,horn,ignition but start button is dead. Any suggestions?

@RidingandWrenching 3 ай бұрын

Double check all of the electrical wires. Could be a frayed wire or something not connected

@guyutemitchell6039 2 ай бұрын

Did you have to install extended brake and clutch cables too?

@RidingandWrenching 2 ай бұрын

Not for this install. No cable swaps were required

@Kenn1969 Жыл бұрын

I pull all my strings through first, then tie and lube them up, finally pull them through.😇👍

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Good point. That's probably easier

@Kenn1969 Жыл бұрын

@@RidingandWrenching Always more than one way to do things, thank you for your service, God Bless!

@Jacblack69 Жыл бұрын

I need those bars if you still have them sir

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

www.tabperformance.com/product-p/folsom-bars.htm

@jessieholt9238 Жыл бұрын

Great job a little easier to pull string through at the same time bro??

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

Actually it was a little easier. This was the first time I tried to pull both at the same time

@davidresovsky9976 2 ай бұрын

Rubber gloves buddy...lol

@levialston518 11 ай бұрын

Anyone with a road glide doing bars this didn't go that easy you have 2 sharp bend and wires get bruised and throw codes having to redo mine any batwing fairing simple job

@RidingandWrenching 11 ай бұрын

1.5" diameter bars are much easier to work with

@rsanchez5676 Жыл бұрын

He leaves out all the important details like the chain, then when he’s struggling he cuts the part he gets stuck to when he’s finished pulling it through. !

@RidingandWrenching Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what question you have about the chain, let me know and I can post a picture on Instagram. I found that nylon rope works better than the type used in the Factory 47 video. The key points that I hoped to make in the video: 1.5" diameter bars are much easier to pull wires through, using vaseline makes it even easier to pull the wires, 12" (and larger) bars require extensions/replacements of cables. I always edit videos to keep them as brief as possible, however illl try to answer any questions. I can't stress enough 1.5" bars make the job so much easier compared to 1.25" bars.

@rsanchez5676 Жыл бұрын

Very true. I just did Harley 1.25 Harley 14” for a friend. My lube of choice is ky it evaporates well quickly.