How to Install Ape Hanger Handlebars on 2008-2013 Harley Davidson Street Electra Glide

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Learn how to install a set of HCC 1 1/2" Hell Bent Bagger bars on a 2008-2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide or Ultra Classic.
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This video covers nearly all of the installation process for these new Hell Bent Baggers except for the clutch and brake bleeding. To see a very simple and pain-free way bleed your ABS brakes properly,
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*Disclaimer: This video is intended for educational purposes to help you perform this installation yourself. All steps are performed by a professional and although we believe most people can do this, if you don't feel mechanically inclined enough to work on your motorcycle then please consult a professional. If the motorcycle is not put back together properly it can make your bike a danger to yourself and others on the road. So be smart and please consult a professional if you're unsure of a certain procedure.

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@mattswoll9160 7 жыл бұрын

Needed to adjust my bars and was mad as a hornet thinking I had to take fairing off. Saved me a lot of time by mentioning that little tid bit about the back two bolts. Best ape hanger install video I've seen by far

@jamesledet6399 4 жыл бұрын

I purchased a set of pre wired 14" LA choppers Twin Peaks from Hill Country Customs. Did the install after watching this video. piece of cake.

@HillCountryCustomCycles 4 жыл бұрын

+james ledet Thanks for the business. Glad the video helped. That is our goal

@rusnsc7622 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch for your library of videos, very helpful and the tips and tricks make the tasks much easier! Keep up the great work.

@daver8298 8 ай бұрын

Just received my prewired 12” bars. Will install them once I get over Covid. 😡 Awesome quality!! Very informative video. Thanks.

@blackkoganinja5093 6 жыл бұрын

You make it look soooo easy. AWESOME watching professional instal

@Frankfoot986 4 жыл бұрын

Black Koga Ninja 8-10hrs of work crammed into a half hr video

@kenwalker1111 9 ай бұрын

Awesome video!! The conversion looks amazing, and you make it seem like even a novice mechanic could take this job on!

@joemilburn9987 3 жыл бұрын

Neat trick hearing the fuel pump run while the tank was on the shelf, lol. Otherwise nice video.

@wrenchingmyhog373 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos are the best and the music always rocks!🤘😎🤘

@ghettoworkz1981 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing Video I think I’m ready to install my own handlebars thanks again

@EgsmithEgjohn Жыл бұрын

Best soundtrack ever the instructions are perfect also

@robertmiller7397 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Very helpful!

@geantos32 Жыл бұрын

I’m about to install pre wired 16” ape hanger on my 2009 ultra classic…this how to video helps me a lot! Thank you!…👍🏼 27:30

@vernonyow1509 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job on the install 👍 great job on explaining the install 👍👍

@alvintarrer6914 2 жыл бұрын

Good job,well covered👊

@chipbrice8029 5 жыл бұрын

great viedo step by step on how to do bars

@ju2do1 4 жыл бұрын

Gute Arbeit-Good Work :)

@bodog3209 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. It lets me know that I don’t want to do it. I love them 12” hell bent apes. I’m looking at putting them on my dresser by someone else lol. Keep up the good work.

@hellbent6344 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome channel man.

@larell001 7 жыл бұрын

great tutorial easy to follow and understand

@HillCountryCustomCycles 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!

@user-vr2tx4tt6b 6 жыл бұрын

Such and awesome video - thank you... just installed my apes this weekend.

@HillCountryCustomCycles 6 жыл бұрын

+c your welcome, thanks for watching

@user-vr2tx4tt6b 6 жыл бұрын

... thank YOU Robert !

@Gpadellaro 3 жыл бұрын

i love your videos!

@watersigngt 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO!! JUST NEED TO GET THE MEAT HOOKS ON NOW!! THANKS, CHEERS GLEN

@travispercell6040 5 жыл бұрын

Just bought your 16s, anxious to try this install. I'm doing my own wiring, so I would like to see your how-to video if you have it.

@TwoWheelRocco 6 жыл бұрын

Great job.....

@berube361 2 жыл бұрын

I know this video and most of the comments are older but im wanting to swap bars on my 2013 street glide. I've read a ton of forum posts and heard experiences from those who have done it. And results seem to vary widely with who has been able to reuse stock lines and who needed longer cables. Id like a 12" bar, ideally the kst kustoms six bend kicker as I prefer the rounded 90° bend. Ive had some tell me go for it and I wont need anything else aside from rider bushings. And others said order all new lines and wires. Dealer also told me there's probably a 90% chance I could make 12's work with stock lines, I'll do the work myself of course.

@zachjonas79 2 жыл бұрын

Getting ready to order some 20" bars from you guys. Ready to get to work and put some time on two!

@vanceburks5323 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I want to put new bars on my 2012 Ultra... well not me... I want you to do it! LOL... really I do!

@vanceburks5323 3 жыл бұрын

Found your video!

@cowboy80ez 5 жыл бұрын

That was awesome, thanks for the video!

@dogboyendicott5211 3 жыл бұрын

I love baggers with ape hangers

@tomwoodall7242 6 жыл бұрын

great video on replacing Handel Bar's

@KD-kp2qp 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I have a 2010 Electra Glide and I was wondering what are the tallest apes I can install w/o having to extend the cables or wires? I'll planning DIY to install. Love your videos, and trust your advice.

@KCRunner 2 жыл бұрын

I thought it was crazy how much the dealer wanted to charge to add 14" bars to a Street Glide... I understand now! Great video, thanks

@saleentrixx 2 жыл бұрын

How much are they asking?

@KCRunner 2 жыл бұрын

@@saleentrixx where I'm at I've see prices from $1200 to over $2k. Dealer was the most, local custom shops seem more reasonable

@jamesallen2785 2 жыл бұрын

My ultra handlebars are far too low for me, but this video makes me want to sell it...lol

@DannibusX 6 жыл бұрын

As I sit here watching your video I realize that I ordered bars, risers, bushings and a clamp from you a couple days ago. Can't wait to get 'em in!

@HillCountryCustomCycles 6 жыл бұрын

Nice!!!! Thanks for the business. Sure hope these videos will you you with the install.

@kevinwylie3016 6 жыл бұрын

DannibusX m

@keltingr2612 7 жыл бұрын

very well presented step by step thanks!

@HillCountryCustomCycles 7 жыл бұрын

+Keltingr Thanks!!

@Baebrri 7 жыл бұрын

Good job

@piolin3603 2 жыл бұрын

NICE

@ocimarlacerda9724 2 жыл бұрын

now i know why the dealer charges $ 1600.. nice explanation , very professional...

@RikWCrlsn 7 жыл бұрын

awesome video....

@HillCountryCustomCycles 7 жыл бұрын

+RikWCrlsn Thank you !!!

@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324 4 жыл бұрын

I just installed JSR's "Bad Attitude 12" apes on my 2010 Roadglide. I used stock clutch cbl , brake cbl, left, right and throttle wiring. Just had to take the mirror off and thread the clutch cable thru to the rear of the crashbar. It was surprisingly easy install. The tedious part, feeding the wires through the bars and resplicing. took About 6 hours off and on sitting at the dinner table.:) P.S. You have to eliminate the TBW plugs as they wont turn the corners and cut the black jacket off left and right wire bundles to get them through.

@36ELGALAN 2 жыл бұрын

Just read your post, I also have a 10 Road glide thinking about 12" apes. Did you have to put a different neck where the bars mount?

@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324 2 жыл бұрын

@@36ELGALAN Nope, stock risers and clamps. Always go with stock HD clamps as I've heard horror stories about import risers snapping off; everything was stock. Make sure to get RoadG or StreetG apes. They are wider at the base for the gauge clam shell to close. Remember anything over 12" will be pushing it...

@36ELGALAN 2 жыл бұрын

@@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324 Thanks a lot for your response, I plan on getting the same one's you have. How have they panned out?

@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324 2 жыл бұрын

@@36ELGALAN Good. I'm 6'1" so the ride stance , shoulder height is much more comfortable than OEM. Only minor downside is your knuckles are not as protected with the fairing. This is where heated grips and a good pair of gloves come in. Haven't did heated grips yet. Secondarily it makes the bike look bad arse...

@davidrey7410 3 жыл бұрын

Robert do you also check the heated grips for heat during the electrical check? Just bought your complete 14 Apes with heated grips (did not have before).

@levialston518 4 жыл бұрын

Any chance you could do a video of install on 07 ultra classic 8",10 "ape hangers

@mikecollier7469 Ай бұрын

Do you have any videos on the process after you changed the top abs brake line? Do you just refill and bleed every line?

@robertlebrun3135 5 жыл бұрын

hi, i had following your video to fix my handlebar on my Flhx 2012. At the time to reinstal the ignition, I have no power on the bike. What do I have to do! Thank you for the response

@mikehensley7631 Ай бұрын

When you tightened the top riser bolts, did you use a torque wrench? I ask because I need to adjust my bars with the new seat I put on.

@mikebronc2902 7 ай бұрын

What is different between this and doing a 2007 street glide? Just bought dominator meat hooks and will be installing them soon.

@Swordfish18346 5 жыл бұрын

Good job. Greetings from Germany. THX

@Quicksteel1911 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, I did want to see the phone holder as that's on my list too, keep up the great work

@HillCountryCustomCycles 7 жыл бұрын

+Quicksteel1911 Thanks for the comment! We appreciate you watching! That phone is an easy install, just adding it to the clutch perch.

@JLK1978 4 жыл бұрын

Any chance of you doing a video like this on a 13 RoadGlide Ultra?

@TaylorOriginal352 5 жыл бұрын

Do you think on a 2013 street glide I could use stock cables with 12” bars. Someone said they cut all the zip ties and got the most out of there wires and it fit but I’m asking y’all with probly way more experience

@chrisb2056 2 ай бұрын

Did I miss the tip on just replacing the riser bushings?? Can I just turn the bar to either side to gain access?

@RikWCrlsn 7 жыл бұрын

The the green connector is keeping it from going into bars Can I bypass it ???

@dondevers Жыл бұрын

Do you need an extension kit for a 2009 FLHTUC for 12” apes? What’s recommended?

@AlleyAl 5 жыл бұрын

What's the name of that song playing in back ground?

@Pericazo47 Жыл бұрын

Does this apply to 90s Electra glide models ?

@mauricebruh3228 11 ай бұрын

Whats the plug n play kit # for 2009 SG?

@jaimerodriguez9315 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video... What is the rise on the bars that you installed in the video? What was the original rise on the stock bars? I have a 2012 CVO Ultra.

@HillCountryCustomCycles 6 жыл бұрын

Stock rise is 8.5" and those are 14" Hell Bent bagger bars

@paulnavarro7447 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Great VID! Looking for a 10"-12" bar that will get my wrists straight as possible with knuckles facing forward 2017 CVO Street Glide any suggestions Thanks!

@garretthatfield150 4 жыл бұрын

Paul Navarro if you doing 10 inch you shouldn’t need extensions you just have to re run the lines simple

@billsteeves2974 11 ай бұрын

How tall are these bars? I did 12 inch on my Glide and didnt have to change any wires or lines

@jtakathumper 9 ай бұрын

What year is ya glide?

@dpd1035 3 жыл бұрын

How much to do all that to my 2009 Ultra Classic Peace Officer Edition? All chrome, you install..

@johnbishop8403 2 жыл бұрын

What size were those and how much r they wired

@rnlussier 6 жыл бұрын

great video. Other videos show not removing the tank. Is it necessary to remove the tank ?

@HillCountryCustomCycles 6 жыл бұрын

It's not necessary to remove the tank on all handlebar installations depending on the bike, but on this specific bike it's far easier to remove the tank and get it out of the way. Can you keep it on? Possibly. But the amount of work that has to be done to access certain fairing bolts and cable installations will likely cost you far more time in the long run. Plus keeping the tank on increases the risk of damaging paint from lubricants used or tools dropped, which would is not fun. The tank removal is quite easy and in our opinion far worth the few minutes to relieve many future headaches. Thanks for watching!

@rnlussier 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you again !

@ralphgomez78 4 жыл бұрын

How tall are these?

@kennethhamilton2314 4 жыл бұрын

i installed my apes did the wiring myself just added length and instaled clutch cable

@dennischavez9524 4 жыл бұрын

You say you added length, did you buy a longer cable or how did you extend it?

@Dachamp2001 6 жыл бұрын

What length of lines did you use? My buddy just got 12” apes for his 13” road glide and it looks like he needs a longer brake line and clutch cable

@marcusthomas6949 4 жыл бұрын

What's the point of removing the ignition ?

@411redhead 7 жыл бұрын

where these 14 inch bars or 16?

@ericp4005 7 жыл бұрын

Just ordered your 14's for an flhtcu. I'm trying to gauge how these will fit for me. How tall are you? (I'm pretty sure this is the first time I've ever asked another guy how tall he is.) Thanks

@HillCountryCustomCycles 7 жыл бұрын

Not a problem. I answer that same question several times per day. I am 5' 11" and 14's are the perfect height for me in regards to comfort. I could go 16's if I wanted to make a little more of a statement and still be comfortable though. FYI, 14" is our most popular size by far. By the way, thanks for choosing HCC for your handlebar needs. We really appreciate the business!!!

@tjrubi7463 2 жыл бұрын

Are these 14" or 16" bars ???

@pedwards6972 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there, my bars locked turned to the left, how o I unlock, tried putting ignition back...?? Thank you

@McNizzleRizzle 5 жыл бұрын

How did you get them unlocked? Mine are locked to the left as well.

@andyflyxc50 6 жыл бұрын

Do you sell these bars with a 10" rise in gloss black to suit a 2013 CVO Ultra limited anniversary ? if so , what price are they.

@HillCountryCustomCycles 6 жыл бұрын

The shortest we sell at the moment is a 12", since the rise on stock bars is 8.5". Will 12" work for you?

@kapa8835 4 жыл бұрын

Are there any negative side effects to energizing the bike for the switch testing with the brake line disconnected from the mc and air in the line?

@HillCountryCustomCycles 4 жыл бұрын

+kapa8835 If you have ABS, I would not turn the key on until the brake line is bleed. Preferably, test the switches before you take the old brake line off

@kapa8835 4 жыл бұрын

@@HillCountryCustomCycles will do, thanks for the reply!

@andyphillips2788 6 жыл бұрын

Will 12" let me use the original wiring and cables?

@rockymountainconsultingser5099 7 жыл бұрын

Do y'all sell the bars with cables all ready run with clips and New clutch and brake line. If so is there a website.

@billsteeves2974 11 ай бұрын

Doesnt look like you have to take the tank off. Is it?

@805bugout7 7 жыл бұрын

Anyone know what an install like this cost if your provide bars but need cables and install

@HillCountryCustomCycles 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry about the late reply, but the cost can vary depending on cable length and installation needs. Feel free to call the shop for a more accurate pricing, it should only take a few minutes to figure out exactly what you need. 877-755-4455 Thanks!

@bleather94 4 жыл бұрын

Could you run stock cables on 2008 street glide with 14” apes?

@bleather94 3 жыл бұрын

Totally can if anyone’s wondering. Brake lines tight and re routed my clutch cable

@awedihdaira2786 3 жыл бұрын

@@bleather94 hey man did you using your original brake line ? I got 2009 Electra glide here & will install 13" ape , got extended burly clutch but I'm not sure if my throttle by wire & brake line need extending 🤔

@jl456 5 жыл бұрын

What brand cellphone holder was that? I need one..lol 😂

@TR4XXAS 4 жыл бұрын

What height bars are shown in this video?

@TR4XXAS 4 жыл бұрын

14s, should have looked harder haha

@RikWCrlsn 7 жыл бұрын

can I send you my bars and controls and you wire them... if so how much.. to make plug and play???

@HillCountryCustomCycles 7 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!!! However, I will need to find out more info about your bike and what kind of handlebars you want to use first. Give me a call at the shop when you get a chance 512-264-7333 ext. 100

@pammelasanchez9234 7 жыл бұрын

Hill Country Custom Cycles

@scottygafford9641 7 жыл бұрын

Can I get the 14 inch in black?

@HillCountryCustomCycles 7 жыл бұрын

+scotty gafford you sure can. Give us a call, 512-264-7333

@That1bikerdude Жыл бұрын

These videos are nice.....ordering form them not so nice

@rodneyharrelson7677 6 жыл бұрын

how many ft pd of torch do you put on them front bolts?

@HillCountryCustomCycles 6 жыл бұрын

+Rodney harrelson which front bolts?

@pyro707 6 жыл бұрын

I can't find that Allen wrench on your website.

@HillCountryCustomCycles 6 жыл бұрын

+pyro707 Sorry man, but we don't have that kit up at the moment. I'd be happy to send you one if you give me a call at the shop.

@luigilovasto2987 6 жыл бұрын

Ciao scusa volevo sapere dove va collegato la porta USB, necessita di un modulo quale?

@micmic9410 7 жыл бұрын

How many hours of labor would you say this is? I'm guessing around 15.

@HillCountryCustomCycles 7 жыл бұрын

Not even close to 15. We'd say anywhere from 3 - 4 hours is a safe bet. Preparation is key, making sure you have all the parts and tools available on-hand before you start will save a lot of time. Obviously mechanical skills come into play as well, but many people surprise themselves when they find out just how simple it can be when you have proper guidance. And that's the ultimate goal in all these videos, we don't want to trick you into thinking something is easy when it's not. We believe pretty much anyone can knock out this install in an evening.

@micmic9410 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys!