I hope we never have to do that again, but I know we will on someone's bike eventually.

@BlockheadMoto

4 жыл бұрын

So about thaaaaat.... the 17’ Low Rider S giveaway is getting new bars and I could use some help depinning 😅 lol

@facenectar

4 жыл бұрын

@@BlockheadMoto Beers for bars? Pints for pins? Cold ones for cables? Whiskey for wires? Whatever... Count me in!

@user-sq6fo1om3n

4 жыл бұрын

FC.THAILAND

@HugoRRoca

3 жыл бұрын

Mine!! Lol

@justinmiller7536

3 жыл бұрын

@@BlockheadMoto hey blockhead, I have a serious question to ask about this install. If I were to relocate the turn signals to the forks I wouldn't need to depin anything or buy extra extensions correct? And the notches you made with the grinder, would I have to do that or was that just for the turn signals? I feel like the job would be easier for me if I just relocated the signals.

I love that you let her do most of the work!! I'd love to have someone guide me through changing out bars since it's a pretty tedious process, but rewarding to learn! Love these videos for sure! 💘

Another great video. It was cool that you guys had so much fun and got to hang out in the garage. Laurel showing off her 🔫s while wrenching on that bike. 💪

I know you said Laurel was gonna do alot of the work, but seems she became the supervisor instead. I dig the fact yall work together on so many bikes and show one another how to do things as well.

Block I know you need content but good on you regardless. You’re a patient teacher and getting that young lady turning a wrench clearly made her day. 👍

@BlockheadMoto

4 жыл бұрын

👊🏼

Helmets all the way around the kitchen cabinets......AWESOME! Great detailed install as always Block!

I reciently installed a new handlebar into my sportster and this video was a tremendous help. Some tips were very very usefull. Many thanks Blockhead!

Hey. Just wanted to say how much I'm enjoying your content, and watched this particular episode with interest. First off, I have a damaged hand that prevents me from doing a lot of my own work, even simple things that I know how to do. I recently took my 2017 Iron 883 to a H-D dealer to get my handlebars switched. (bikini beach bars, 2 inches taller, 4 inches wider, 2 inches more pull back). First I was told that it was a straight swap. Then I was told I would need a cable kit to make the swap work. I told them to go ahead. A month later they told me they couldn't get the cable kit through their network, and couldn't find one anywhere. I suggested a kit similar to the one used in this video, and pointed out where to get it. I was then told not to use that kit, it was of inferior quality, they would get a "superior" quality kit from a customizer in California, and priced it to me at more than double the price of the kit in this video. I called the California shop, and they sell the same kit used here. I went to the dealer to get my bike back, and was charged $210 dollars for 2 hours labor, "since they had to try out the bars I paid for to see if they would work." Anyway, keep up the great content, and ride safe.

I actually put that same set on my 883 last night. It was my first mod I've ever done, and I was not ready for how much work it was. Super fun and I'm glad I picked bars, it taught me all sorts of important things. All I have left to do is bleed my brakes and I'm good to go. Another funny coincidence is that my name is Wes 🤣

You make it look so easy now every time I watch you work on a bike I go wrench on mine! I always end up stripping a bolt but it’s an easy fix and so satisfy working on it myself!!

@BlockheadMoto

4 жыл бұрын

The videos do make it look easy, I wish it only took 30 mins to swap bars, lol

To add a step in there especially if you have an older bike, its good practice to 'preload' the brake lever when tightening or loosening the switch housing or master cylinder. If you dont do that you risk braking off the little plastic piece for the brake light switch and end up having to replace the whole thing.

Gonna have to come back and watch this when I decide what bars to get for my sportster

Great video Blockhead! I just put Z-bars on my Sportster 72 and running the wiring through the bars was very hard! Those H-D bars certainly looked very easy to do! I ended up running a Teflon tube into my bars and put the wiring inside the tube. I would suggest that in the future you should check out KST Kustoms for wire extension. They make different lengths (6,8, and 12”) that have plugs on them, which make it plug and play! No cutting or soldering necessary!

@BlockheadMoto

4 жыл бұрын

I’ll look into KST, sounds useful, thanks for the info!

Thanks guys, i just got my bars on and i think ive watched this video 3 full times and watched parts probably another 6 or 7, but theyre on

To answer your question at the beginning of the video, michelin man came out first. Up until 2010 Stay Puft Marshmallow Man was a fiction character from Ghostbusters (1984). Stay Puft is based off of the Dough Boy, Michelin, and Angelus Puft Marshmallow Man. Yes my fiance actually looked that up ha ha

@BlockheadMoto

4 жыл бұрын

lol, that's awesome! Had no idea it was just a fictional character from Ghostbusters first. The more you know! 😁

Hey guys. Looks good. A real quick way too, on pulling wire for internal wiring in bars. Use long Air Conditioning zip ties they move easy along tight bends. And rigid enough to pull quick. 👍

It’s so cool to see progress being made on yannies bike !! Love the way it’s coming out

I'll be doing bars on my 08 1200R in the near future. Now I know what I am getting myself into. Thanks Blockhead!

@BlockheadMoto

4 жыл бұрын

Hope the vid helps! 👍🏼

Great install vid Block. We all learn a ton from you. Bars look sweet!

Dear god man! Have you done this so often now that you’ve memorized all the torx bit sizes?!

@BlockheadMoto

4 жыл бұрын

..... maaaaaybe 🤷🏻‍♂️

@DesertMoPho

4 жыл бұрын

Seems like it right??

I'm glad you made another bar change video. I'll need it sooooon

@BlockheadMoto

4 жыл бұрын

This is definitely one of the most detailed I’ve done for the Sportster. Hope it helps! 👍🏼

Great walkthrough man. Very detailed. Can't believe all the things that go into this!

Everyone needs a mechanical friend like blockhead. I get help fitting parts and he gets content. Win win 😂

Sweet I've just ordered in these bars, very handy vid to watch for install tips 👍. Love ya work, watching all the way from New Zealand 🇳🇿 👊

This is going to be super helpful when I eventually put on some new bars for my Nightster that I bought 9 hours ago

@kookied2594

4 жыл бұрын

I have an '07 Nightster and I love it. You will too, promise!!

@mojomanmurph1925

4 жыл бұрын

I had a '09 Nightster with mini apes and loved it. Traded it in and regretted till this day. I just couldn't afford two bikes at the time.

@MuppetVT

4 жыл бұрын

I only ride it home so far and I already love it

@BlockheadMoto

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the bike! 🤘🏼

@DesertMoPho

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Any pics somewhere?

really cool to see how all these parts are wired and put together. Hopefully, will be joining the biker world soon, but time and money will tell

@Kelb.o

Жыл бұрын

Did you end up buying a bike?

You guys made that look easy this was a good DIY video thank you

BTW Holy WOW! I thought I was the only one doing zip tie brake thing. Learned that after a couple of hours trying to bleed them out fully with no success. Got them close then pumped to a zip tie, ...overnight even...lol P.S. Air escapes out of the master cylinder. Should have a small vent pin hole in the top somewhere, or maybe displaces fluid in the reservoir.

Wes and Laurel and Laurel and Wes!

@BlockheadMoto

4 жыл бұрын

🎵

@michaelgums5245

4 жыл бұрын

Looks like I’m not the only one who had the jingle in their head the whole time.

@harleyjaycox2526

4 жыл бұрын

I sang it in my head.... Even once for my wife.

Awesome video. My dealer is installing a set of those same bars on my 2022 Sportster 48 in a few days. I can’t wait to get them on there.

I bought an Iron beginning of this month that had those bars on it already. They are more comfortable than I expected.

@DesertMoPho

4 жыл бұрын

I’m not a fan of the look personally, but they do look really comfortable and way easier to mount gopros on.

@DesertMoPho

4 жыл бұрын

How are you liking the iron?

Something about this is so wholesome :)

hardest part about doing handlebar jobs is ordering the right length cables and lines. Not trying to be sarcastic. but most people get ones that are too long. here, with both the clutch and brake looping over and back, it gives it a cool custom look that i don't think you intended, but stumbled upon. sometimes lucky works too. nice job.

@LaurelMoll

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! We were struggling for a bit on which way to move them around, but I’m visually really happy with the way it came out. Who knows, maybe we’ll adjust later. 😎

Great install Wes and Laurel and Laurel and Wes! Oh yeah, also can't forget your knowledgeable host Mr. Blockhead! Take a bow, or high five someone next to you, or just drink a beer, you definitely nailed that sh%t.

@BlockheadMoto

4 жыл бұрын

🍻

Hey, block! I wanna adjust my shifter lever, and put on a new rear brake peg. Can you make a video on that. I can't find any on KZread

Excellent video. Great learning curve! Bars looks right !

Hey! Great video! If I do a wire tuck before installing my 12” bars will that be an issue? I want to do the tuck now and the bars next month

Great video! I've been away for a while and love rhe new garage. I haven't seen Laurel tho. You all still together? Amazing to see all the changes. I'm looking forward to catching up!

Hopefully she is happy with the bars. Good video.

Wes, and laurel, and laurel and wes... Wes, and laurel, and laurel and wes!

Great how to video! Thanks for sharing. Cool stuff!

I was excited to order some ape hangers until I saw how complicated this is going to be, I also want to be a bike mechanic because o wanted to make most of the changes to my bike on my own, but woah I had no idea what I was in for

Up to what size bar do you not need to install the clutch and indicator extensions? I'm waiting on some 8" z bars for my 2022 Iron 883 and only got the brake line extension.

I am super torn on whether or not to do after market modification on my Scout Sixty. Bars specifically, already done some other small things, ordered saddlebags and mirror flipping brackets.

I have these exact bars on order right now. Are they dimpled If I want to run the wires externally? I don’t want to have to grind anything to make them work.

soo I'm going to start this process on my new 2020 48. Is there a place I can get torque specs for all the bolts (specifically the break line bolts) or is it just done by hand?

Love the content. Have a 2019 iron myself. What would you recommend for a jack/stand/lift? About to do a handlebar swap myself and really looking for a reliable lift without breaking the bank. Know the sportsters can be iffy on what will fit safely under.

Damn if it was like a week ago it would’ve really helped since I’m getting new bars and couldn’t find any wiring for them lol thanks though still fun to watch

I love your videos so dont you dare to stop to make it lol its help me every time with my harley, so... Thankyou

I'm a Filipina truck driver and I love bikes too. I bought same bike last year iron 883 and only drove it one time on highway and maybe couple times around our neighborhood and this year I wanna change my handle bar, seat, and lower my shocks so I can enjoy my bike this summer 2021. I don't mind paying someone to do it but I like the idea of me helping so I can learn something just like the lady in the video. I've been following you since I got my bike. I do trucking vlogs with small follower. I was just wondering if I could get your service, I can drop my bike anywhere in the US. Hope to hear from you, thanks!

Enjoyed the joking around and the shared wisdom! Subbed :)

Great job ppl, I´ve never thought it´s so complicated to change handlebars....?!! wow..

@jonsixxx6569

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@peternorton5648

2 жыл бұрын

I learned a lot from this video. First that there’s a ton of stuff that goes into changing out handlebars but the most important is that’s why they have mechanics to do this stuff. I enjoy working on things but I am only home for 4 days per month so I’ll drop my bike off and pay them to do this while I’m out working and enjoy the finished product when I get back. Great video though, really enjoyable.

Cool way to demo procedure. Workshop is the Boss

Lookong forward to see her ride it.

Do you think the whole cable kit is necessary or just the brake cable for this install? I watched your other z bar install video on the 48 I believe, and you only needed the brake cable for that one.. please lmk.. thank you

You can pump the brake fluid fron dew caliper tti the master cylinder, as the air always go up you will have a much faster abs easier bleed. And don't have to wait over night.

I’m putting 12 in. Burly apes on my ‘17 Iron. I’ve searched the comments to no avail, regarding the throttle cables. Did you need to replace them or can they be adjusted to accommodate the taller bars?

When you spliced those control wires did you individually wrap each wire or use those wire splice connecters before heat shrinking the whole bunch?

I have a 2018 Sportster 48 myself... and did finally get a scissor stand... it's my understanding that with the Sportster, it's not simply slide the scissor stand underneath.... Can you possibly take an opportunity to show us new to Sportsters where to put the scissor stands to not damage anything? thanks

Lol I just bought bars today! Cheers!

Looking to add some new bars to my 05 Road King over the weekend. Also, Chive on to Russ!

@facenectar

4 жыл бұрын

Wes* :) KCCO friend!

Ya I’ll never be able to do that , so how much do you think ballpark to have that done if I buy the stuff and take it somewhere ?

So I’m gonna be adding Biltwell Frisco 2 bars on my 14’ iron it’s about a 7” rise from stock. But I’m been told you can stretch the brake like to fit.. but that seems sketchy to me, do you know what length brake line would be best? I don’t wanna have overwhelming amount of excess line. I wanna keep it as sleek as possible. But no forum states the manufacture brake line length. Thanks in advance! Also shout out from Ogden Utah! 🍻

Haven't even gotten to watch the video yet because I'm at work but I had to comment real quick to tell you I hate you. Video popped up in my notifications and my brain instantly went, Wes.. and Laurel and Laurel and Wes... 🎶

@MrSimulatedsanity

4 жыл бұрын

cant wait to hear the legit version if they go through with what they said in the last vid

@BlockheadMoto

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a catchy tune! 😂

@harleyjaycox2526

4 жыл бұрын

@@BlockheadMoto if this KZread thing doesn't work out you could have a career in jingle writing...🤣

Damn !!! Fantastic thanks buddy for all of your tutorials 💀

Just installed the same exact grips yesterday

@BlockheadMoto

4 жыл бұрын

Great grips!

Can’t decide between some Z bars or the Biltwell Frisco bars for my Sportster...

Know this video is old but do you happen to know what the center width are for those bars? Im hoping to fit them on a sportster Custom and The fit is gonna be tight but really would like to know how tight if I pull the trigger. TIA if you do reply.

I followed this video this weekend. Now im having clutch issues. Not sure what happened. Ive got the same extra length she has on this one and something isnt working quite right. I cant get it going. Curious to see if you guys had any issues like that or if maybe you know of what the possible problem could be. I did follow this video step by step down to the wiring. The only issue i am having is my clutch not engaging or disengaging.... im really not sure.

seems like alot of trouble i am so glad i saw video now i know . thank you very much. im still going to put 18s on my xl883n

Cool stuff, I did mine yesterday 😎

What do you think is more comfy these Z bars o the low Z bars?

When I use the zip tie to get the air out I always leave the cap loose and cover with towel so the air escapes

Question: You're hands are obviously higher with the new bars, with the mirrors still underneath do your arms get in the way of your line of sight? Hope I did a good enough job of explaining that?

I laughed when you said baby vise grip lmao great video I really would like those bars on my sportster that I am getting in the spring

Is that a 2015?...I’m currently trying to find the same style and color for my bike but having no luck any help would be great. Thnx

If I buy theses bars, do I have to internally wire them?

Bars Still Sold out!!!! ARRRRRR

It is very difficult to change the brake cable with abs?

Sir i put extender cable for my break then the check engine pops up i ask then mechanic why the check engine pop up he said after i run then bike 50kms it will disappear becouse the computer box are adjusting for the new cable the we put in the for the break what d you think sir

For the love of God Thanks block ✊🏻

@BlockheadMoto

4 жыл бұрын

👊🏼

Awesome teacher! I’m learning so much from you! Keep it up! 😎

The more I watch this, the more I feel like I vastly underestimated the amount of work I’m going to have to do to fix my bike :/

Great video!

Bro your videos rock!.. I want to get the same for my softail

Great video I learned a lot 👍

It’s crazy how complicated something like a handlebar change can be. At first glance it sounds so simple. Lol

@BlockheadMoto

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it’s definitely one of those deceiving modifications, lol

Hopefully this video helps me install the 12 in Burley’s I got

Did this same job now my controls don't work the only button that works is the trip. Bike won't start like it has no power. Any thoughts?

Laurel or yanni??? Lol I think it's cool that you let others work on their own bike though you guide them. Gotta learn somehow. As for the rest of us we watch your videos over and over lol. Great vid dude.👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

Did you say that you did not need to change the stock throttle cable for this install?

Hello my friend I have a question I have 18 inch on my Sporter my problem on my bars they loosen what can't do it you can tell me.

Thank you , excellent work :)

Anyone know what mirrors those are? Have the same handlebars but can't find mirrors that work mounted underneath

Great video. Ive been thinkin those chiseled on a 48

I'm confused. Why doesn't the brake work immediately after adding the fluid? Why do you have to do the zip tie thing? I've replaced many front brake lines on street bikes, dirt bikes and quads and I've never had to do that.

Those bars look great on there

hey bro, nice vid. You got a link to the mini claw knife that you used?

good instructions nice bike & good materials, be safe......

You a good teacher bro