Small tip…….remove the bulky stock “jacket” covering off both sets of wires(switch control and twist grip sensor)……wrap a small strip of electrical tape every 4 or so inches all the way down the wire grouping……that way you still have integrity of wire strength, and less bulk to pull through. Trust this, ask me how I know………..it works like a charm. Needs less lube too. Also of note, you can go up to a 14 inch bar without extending clutch or brake cable lines. Sometimes just a little rerouting get you the distance you need. But, you can go up to a 14 inch bar without wire extensions.🤙

Tremendous Job!!! I have seen dozens of handelbar wiring videos and yous is by far the best most detailed I have seen!!! Thank you for showing us how to do a quality job!!!

@RideitWrenchit

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Another great video and another great assist from Margaret - what a trooper! Thx Margaret 😁

@RideitWrenchit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

You just saved me HUNDREDS of dollars . You're vid gave me the confidence to do my own wires. THANK YOU

@RideitWrenchit

Жыл бұрын

Right on!

It’s great to have you back with another awesome video! 👍🏻

Might not mean much to you but you have no idea how much your videos help me. I have 2015 street glide I have watched your videos to do grips,brakes, wheels and everything in between thank you so much You make your videos where everybody can understand very informative

@RideitWrenchit

2 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

Ok I hope someone reads this, I have been wiring bars for years and have used a few tricks but never have I greased the harness. I watched this out of the blue and put coconut oil on the harness and holy crap it went in like butter. Definitely recommend thanks

@RideitWrenchit

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

I never needed grease on two other handlebar jobs I did. But with my new T bars I just installed, it would’ve been impossible without it. Thanks for the tip!

nice job.... Thanks for sharing... I feel much more confident in doing a bar swap... now to deside on some bars.. Safe travels

Awesome, thanks for the heads up!!

Nice to see you back hope all is good.

@RideitWrenchit

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks

great video, Margaret, you are a trooper! great helper.

@RideitWrenchit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Suggest that when Margaret assists in helping you, a “thank you” would not go amiss.

Thank you for the info it took me 20 min to do the job thank you again

@RideitWrenchit

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

My new bars will be here next week can't wait, but not looking forward to pulling the wires. Got some good tips from you thanks

This made me feel better about wanting to save the money. I don’t even have the throttle by wire so should be even easier.

Grest video thanks.

good idea thanks for sharing

Had to come back and comment. After struggling for 7 hours to get the throttle side wired I found this video. Wish I found it sooner because once I used the brush a ton of sharp shavings came out and the wires went right through. Thanks!!

@RideitWrenchit

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

I really enjoyed the video now I’m going to put some mini ape hangers on a 2022 street glide!!

Using the proper tools, patience and a bit of research and you can do anything! Good video, should also do one showing how to crimp Molex, Deutsch connectors. As we all know the crimper from HD is high dollar (and very good), but can be done with cheaper crimpers but definitely need to be correct type/size. Thanks again!!

@RideitWrenchit

Жыл бұрын

Noted!

I have a cheap borescope thats perfect for checking the inside of the bars.

Thanks good vid👍

@RideitWrenchit

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks for showing the complete job so far. This type of vid is much more valuable than the one's that just gloss over the process. I try and do my garage vids this way too. So getting extensions as opposed to an entirely new wiring set seems to be the way to go to save some money. Is their a down side to the extension route? Only thing I can come up with is that it adds another connection point.

@RideitWrenchit

2 жыл бұрын

The connection point is a good observation. It does introduce one more potential point of failure. I have personally never had an issue with them or known anyone that had any issues using them. However, if the extension fails you can easily replace it by only having to remove the outer fairing instead of wiring the entire handlebar again. So upsides and downsides both.

What length can-bus extensions did you use? I know Customs Dynamics sells 4” and 8”.

A problem a friend is having with his 2022 SGS is he installed the new bars, but when he plugs in the wires from each side, one side will not work? He can switch them and the opposite side will work? All he did was cut the wires and rewire them back to the same colors? Any ideas from anyone as to what the heck this might be?

I’ve never greased cables anyone else try it and recommend it? I’m in the middle of doing probably my 10th set of bars it’s going fine but I’m intrigued.

I used PAM

What was the brass tool you used and where can it be found.

@RideitWrenchit

2 жыл бұрын

Search: Brush Bore Cleaning Brush Set Wire. That will pull up a huge assortment on Amazon for around $15 for a set.

What is the size extension tool used to attach to drill?

@RideitWrenchit

Жыл бұрын

Socket Adapter 6" with 1/4" hex shank. Used both 1/4" and 3/8" socket sizes

If you dont like grease, you can use talcum.

Are the wire extensions necessary?

@RideitWrenchit

2 жыл бұрын

Yes for 12" or taller handlebars.

It is easier to rebuild an entire twin cam motor than it is to pull wires through miter cut bagger bars. By far the most frustrating HD task I have ever tackled.

Where did you buy the tube brushes??

@timclick6393

Жыл бұрын

Shotgun cleaning kit

I found the grease unnecessary when running the cables through.

NEVER USE WELDED HANDLEBARS!

Learn to edit!

@darin5294

5 ай бұрын

You don't have to watch if that length bothers you! Very informative video compared to many others out there.