How To Install Ape Hangers 2018 Harley Davidson Softail

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How To Install Ape Hangers 2018 Harley Davidson Softail - Save Time & Money!!

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Learn how to install a set of 18" 1 1/2" HCC Hellbent Ape Hangers on a 2018 Harley Softail. Robert walks you through step by step and shows you how simple this installation can be. There are a lot of tips and hints that will save you huge time in getting your ride looking like the bike of your dreams.
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This video is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for hiring a professional mechanic if you are not skilled or do not have the tools to perform the maintenance procedures shown. Due to factors and variables beyond the control of HCCC, HCCC cannot guarantee that the information provided is applicable to your situation or that it is complete as to all steps that should be performed. HCCC assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. HCCC recommends safe practices when working with tools, equipment, or chemicals seen or implied in this video. HCCC recommends following procedures of the maintenance manual specific to the motorcycle and that only those qualified by prior experience perform the work shown. NO INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS VIDEO SHALL CREATE ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY PARTICULAR RESULT. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from use of the tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not HCCC.

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@chucho32071 2 жыл бұрын

I can't thank you enough for posting this video. I couldn't have installed my meathooks without this video.

@godaddy4552 4 жыл бұрын

MAN YOU ARE A TOTAL LEGEND. THIS IS MY FAVOURITE VIDEO RIGHT NOW. I WISH YOU WERE MY DAD... ILL POST A PIC OF THE BREAKOUT ONCE ITS DONE...

@gilbertgarcia1867 4 жыл бұрын

That video is so relaxing I took a nap and woke up when you we’re done!i guess I watch it again later!😂

@hitekmanvn 4 жыл бұрын

I changed my ape handlebar myself after watching this video! Great instructional video!

@crazyoldbiker938 5 жыл бұрын

This is a very detailed and well planned out video, thank you. The handlebars I am using are the HCC 16" narrow 1 1/4" Ape Hangers. I chose them (after researching many different brands) because the wrist and arm position is perfect. Hill Country clearly considered hand and wrist position angles when they made their bars.

@darrylcharles2114 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your video's. You gave me the Courage to change my bars,levers,cables,wires &grips.i start tomorrow wish me luck

@CarlosD360 Жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@kendallthomas417 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!! could y'all please do a handle bar change on an 18 heritage classic?

@greenhousemortgage 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Question -why did you have to install new clutch cable all the way back by the exhaust. I always thought on newer bikes the HD quick release was there to make it easier. So you didn’t have to take the bolts off of that compartment take the balls out etc. just curious

@jc5604 2 жыл бұрын

Never seen that. Maybe it is like that with the hydraulic clutches.

@WestVirginian 3 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. I have a 2019 sport glide and I'm about to install some bars and everything I've read so far says you just need to fellas the upper clutch line. no need to mess with the lower

@soorajsaikumar 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video 👍, can you do one for Sportster??

@markdavid801 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Pulled off my bars with ease! Great video!

@BIG_BEAR88__ 5 жыл бұрын

love how he explain the process properly, solid vid bro!

@mphracingvideos 5 жыл бұрын

Great video mate. I just wish that you showed how you removed and replaced the wiring in the bars.

@UthameEternal 5 жыл бұрын

This video saved my life 😂

@maximalniy Ай бұрын

Wow, a lot of work! Thank you!

@georgemoreno9319 5 жыл бұрын

great information step-by-step instructions to the T thank you.

@jimkoch1040 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video by Hill Country. Thanks guys!

@cjg431 4 жыл бұрын

What model is this ? Becuae the heritage has a split in the cable so the whole thing shouldn’t have to come out

@psy999 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a sport glide

@cadeohara6319 2 жыл бұрын

Good day great video thanks. i have one question about the throttle by cable and the connectors on a 2013 FLHX and z bar style 15inch apes does one have to eliminate the connectors to go around the first 90

@pmdinaz 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video!

@gustavorodriguez4240 2 жыл бұрын

Cold video but why covering the tank if you will planning to remove the tank anyway?

@robbkvitek1301 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, great videos. I'm installing 12" apes on my '17 Breakout. Do I need to replace the lower brake line as well? Thanks

@antoniomelo5604 3 жыл бұрын

very good job men!

@ridingunicorn6476 Жыл бұрын

Hi. I am in the process of installing new bars and your video has been immediately helpful. What type of grease do I use to hold the ball bearings in place? Thank you!

@haroldyazzie3538 11 ай бұрын

Any grease will work

@crazyoldbiker938 5 жыл бұрын

Clutch cable to Transmission @11:53. This motorcycle is the Sport Glide, it is a Softail, but on my 2018 Heritage Classic the exhaust is directly and completely over the cover, a new style two part cable would be alot easier.

@blujack100 5 жыл бұрын

This will be useful very soon. Thanks

@user-db5jp3oq2u 27 күн бұрын

So what was the overall length the clutch cab

@daliapuzycki472 5 жыл бұрын

Very well done

@davidoakley9387 3 жыл бұрын

Why swap the two piece cable from Harley ? Is this a preference?

@DJ-kx6gr 5 жыл бұрын

That was an awesome video. Does this work for the new heritage classics as well?

@HillCountryCustomCycles 5 жыл бұрын

+D J sure does. Thanks for watching

@HillCountryCustomCycles 5 жыл бұрын

+D J Sure does. Thanks for watching

@soulofsmoke6541 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike mate

@bartman8876 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. My big question, is the process the same for a 2015 breakout?

@johnsouza8006 Жыл бұрын

Did you bleed the brake?? Because with ABS brakes can't have no air in the line. So what exactly did you do for the line???

@jcgaliano4126 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Did you have to extend wire harness on turn signals to set them up on new bars. Thanks

@ChinaMonkeyUrumqi 2 жыл бұрын

I just got your complete kit, pre-wired, etc. How different is this video from the 2008 Softail Deluxe FLSTN?

@dino5254 3 жыл бұрын

HD dealer want's 6-8 hours of labor @ $149 per hour to install bars. This video covers almost everything but I did not see where the Throttle By Wire right hand grip was removed and installed into the new bars.

@K1Kut4TV 5 жыл бұрын

Sir bless you and this video!

@alexescobar5707 Жыл бұрын

Master cylinder went into Crown Royal bag?

@THEBIGCHULETA 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2017 softail. I’m using 14” tall bars. How long would I need the upper brake line to be?

@EdwardMitchell-p7n Ай бұрын

What fairing is on the bike?

@ericbrown8204 2 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me who makes that fairing??? Have been looking for something like that for years

@dmh1907 3 жыл бұрын

perfection

@tjbj2310 4 жыл бұрын

Lmaoooo! My balls fell out! This video is awsome! I'm thinking about adding some apes to my 2008 Harley Fatboy! I just registered to this website!

@JDsinglebarrel1 3 жыл бұрын

I saw the handlebar size video and you said you put 3 inch risers on this sportglide. Do they have to be 3 inch risers?!

@TiK2theToK Жыл бұрын

How much different is it on a ‘99 softail?

@robpullen 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid. I was wondering if you could help me with something. I unplugged all the cables like in the vid. In the end I took my bike to a shop and they’re worried about plugging it all in again due to some of the plugs being pretty much the same. Have you got some kind of diagram that shows what plugs go into which terminals/sockets ? Would be a massive help. Thank you

@Bigsoot7393 3 жыл бұрын

Rob Pullen the only 2 that are the same are the blinkers I’d be questioning this bike shops ability if they can’t figure that out

@robpullen 3 жыл бұрын

Colin Elwin yeah thanks man for that. It was all done a while ago as you probably guessed. The issue was that the guys in the garage were completely old school and didn’t like working on a newer bike. He blatantly told me he hated my Harley and I know that sounds harsh but it was all in good banter. Anyway. It’s all sorted now so happy days. !! Thanks mate

@PAmini-vj4ps 4 жыл бұрын

When replacing the brake line, don't you have to drain the brake fluid and fill it back up?

@HillCountryCustomCycles 4 жыл бұрын

+P. Amini Yes, but you are filling it up with the brake bleeding tool

@gregoriojuarez1579 5 жыл бұрын

Do you have a handle bar kit like in this video for a 2019 Deluxe?

@HillCountryCustomCycles 5 жыл бұрын

+Half Dog sure do. Give us a call, or email customercare@hillcountrycustomcycles.com

@LionSharpAction 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I have a street bob 2020, and I would like bars exactly like these, which one would you suggest on your website please.

@jrprieto1 Жыл бұрын

How much, if any, would this handle bars and install would be for a 2018 Fatboy?

@levinorman7332 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid! Wondering how much of a difference would be for my 18 road king special?

@HillCountryCustomCycles 5 жыл бұрын

+levi norman we have done several pre-wired bars for the Road King Special since it came out. Cool looking bike. It takes a special wiring harness since the turn signals are mounted on the hand controls. 16” Hell Bent in gloss black seems to be the most popular bar for some reason. If you tell me your height, I can make a size recommendation for you

@levinorman7332 5 жыл бұрын

@@HillCountryCustomCycles 5'11"

@HillCountryCustomCycles 5 жыл бұрын

+levi norman I’m 5’ 11” and 16’s are perfect on a Road King

@bennylynn6211 3 жыл бұрын

So why did you replace the m8 clutch cable for a crappie cable

@chadbartlome3857 4 жыл бұрын

So, I notice in the video the bars are wired off camera. A few pointers from anybody on getting all those friggin connections through the bars.

@brandonmccourtney805 4 ай бұрын

I did the exact method to fill my front brake lines and I have 0 pressure in my brakes now 😂

@Alex-tw3wm 5 жыл бұрын

Why you fixed not the handelbar with the Riser?

@marcosmendez2798 5 жыл бұрын

You guys should do a road king ? Or would it be the same thing ?

@HillCountryCustomCycles 5 жыл бұрын

+Marcos Mendez No, definitely not the same thing. But you are correct, we should do a Road King. However, we just haven’t found the right one just yet. Soon to come. Thanks for watching.

@randyestremera2418 2 жыл бұрын

Should always start bolts by hand before using an impact. Them risers just got cross threaded and destroyed for the next guy. 10:00

@donaldwest9373 5 жыл бұрын

Is flipping your Mirrors with apes better? Or is it all looks?

@skgate 2 жыл бұрын

12:06 did you fill up with new oil just to drain it for the vid? 😂🤭🤫😎

@jetace69 3 жыл бұрын

Do you sell and ship handle bar kits to Hawaii?

@felixpadilla88 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. What is the name and brand of the front fairing?

@arturobarrios8327 5 жыл бұрын

Felix Padilla I could be wrong, but I think that it is the stock fairing on the Softail Sport Glide, which I think is the bike he’s working on

@ranchocopper 5 жыл бұрын

It is part of the bike. harley Davidson Sport Glide Great bike! Ride safe

@dbzactionfiguresreviews8871 4 жыл бұрын

My softail has cable clutch do I drain the fluid from the primary?

@HillCountryCustomCycles 4 жыл бұрын

+DBZACTION FIGURESREVIEWS No, only the transmission

@olSta1948 4 жыл бұрын

Are u just replacing the breakline from the controls to the abs module

@HillCountryCustomCycles 4 жыл бұрын

+Oliver Stapf yes, that’s all

@behnam22 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you greased your balls! LOL

@cromcc_team 2 жыл бұрын

Лучший!!!! Спасибо

@lhotavaclav 5 жыл бұрын

And I thought you can replace only the upper part of the clutch cable on 2018 models. Or am I wrong? :)

@JulianJohnstone 5 жыл бұрын

the longest upper cable Harley make for the 2018-up only go up to 12inch bars (plus 4.5inch for the risers)

@HillCountryCustomCycles 5 жыл бұрын

+Julian Johnstone Yes, that is true. That is why our kits come with a complete clutch cable. That way you can go with bars taller than 12” if you want

@strandednseattle 5 жыл бұрын

Hill Country as in Texas?

@strandednseattle 5 жыл бұрын

nevermind I saw the 512 area code....lol

@isaiahvargas1620 5 жыл бұрын

What kinda bags are those

@jeremyrobinson2219 4 жыл бұрын

How do i find out the right height bars for me ??

@HillCountryCustomCycles 4 жыл бұрын

+Jeremy Robinson Watch my other video on how to choose the proper bar height

@michaelferreira8746 2 жыл бұрын

Cool. a Mexican harley

@mexicanamericanpatriot6319 4 жыл бұрын

Where can I find that fairing?

@benjaminguilbert6147 4 жыл бұрын

It is a stock one from the sportglide, the one you can remove and setup in twenty seconds. Unfortunately I don't think HD sells those separately.

@steveimperial7760 4 жыл бұрын

OK,How much please?And where are u located?

@HillCountryCustomCycles 4 жыл бұрын

+steve imperial AUSTIN, TX give me a call Monday, 512-264-7333

@TheAlex59116 6 жыл бұрын

hello or I find this handlebars with connectors for a fat boy 107 of 2018 thank you

@boramsey7327 3 жыл бұрын

Brisket

@jasoncasey5ify 2 жыл бұрын

yeah iys our prewire kit that 1600 wtf man independent small shops will install 07 not only 2015 for 900 you guys are way to expensive

@maximalniy 23 күн бұрын

Save time? I've been doing this work for a month already! First i couldn't run wires through a sharp angle on the handelbar, then i bought handelbars with rubber caps on the sides where i could hardly run wires, then the main problem is the stock handelbar has 1.25 inch clamp width, but 99% percent of all ape hangers have 1 inch clamp base, then it was hard to find 1 inch mount, when i found it eventually I found out that it doesn't have thread for my original bolts and i need different bolts with nuts which now i can't find anywhere, what a pain in the ass, i don't understand how almost everybody has those ape hangers installed if there are no proper parts 😢