2024+ Street Glide Handlebars WITHOUT Removing the Fairing

[@BrandonsHarley]

If your media tray springs are giving you trouble, check out this short: kzbin.infohm5QvJiqUqQ?si=AjaG0TuJo_Kh0uJA

[@2WheelMotoJourney]

Excellent video, Just installed 12" KST Bison Bagger bars on my 2024 Street Glide. Using this video and KST's install video I was able to install my bars without having to remove the fairing. Also, KST has amazing service and quality products. Thanks to Brandon for his help and quick responses to my questions. One of the best detailed videos on youtube and I can also say the same about KST's install videos.

[@BrandonsHarley]

Thanks, I'm glad I could help!

[@alexquevedo831]

I need to change my stock bars…how much did you pay

[@2WheelMotoJourney]

​@@alexquevedo831 Depends on the bars you purchase, Check out KST Kustoms website for bar cost. I purchased the 12" Bison Bagger bars for my 24 Street GLide which were $555.00 which includes a new clutch cable that is needed for the install for 12". I could have purchased a clutch cable exention which for approx $115.00 but elected to get the new cable which has better parts than the stock cable. I also purchased the bars pre-wired which were $135.00 and well worth the cost, if you have ever threaded wires through bars before you know what Im talking about. Due to Brandons Harley video I saved a ton on labor cost. Harley quoted me $900.00 for the install and also had a local motorcycle shop quote me $500.00 Hope this helps. Right now KST is having a Black Friday Sale, so you can save a few dollars.

[@checko703]

Do you meed any wire or clutch cable extensions???

[@2WheelMotoJourney]

@@checko703 Yes I did with the 12" bars, Kst offers a really nice braided clutch cable or you will need to purchase their extension. I purchased the cable instead of the extension. Its a much better part and replaces the plastic clip type cable wire that comes stock. Also, if you just buy the extension you have to reshape the hard stock cable, which does not seem to be a problem for most. The new cable was only a few dollars more and is worth the upgrade. Hope this helps.

[@AJTStuff]

Oh man, I wish every how-video on KZbin was as clear, concise, and as free of fluff as this one! I just shared it to a SG trouble thread on Facebook. EXCEPTIONAL WORK!!!

[@BrandonsHarley]

Glad it helped! Thanks for sharing!

[@biohazardtvcanada]

this is the absolute best tutorial video ive ever seen gonna be my winter project for sure

[@BrandonsHarley]

Wow, thanks! If you have any questions I don’t mind helping.

[@VTG63]

Great video, I don't ride a street glide, ride 24 RG, but u did an outstanding job!

[@BrandonsHarley]

Thank you! Appreciate the feedback.

[@patrickmcconkey]

Much more convenient than removing the whole fairing. Nice job!

[@hambonet3652]

Nicely done! Very detailed removal and installation. Thanks

[@GeneLizer]

Great video. I changed the bar on my 24 Street Glide to the Tall Boy using this video as a reference and it went very well. The only problem that I had was getting the throttle side electrical cable through the new bar. I would love to know how you did it since that was not covered in your video. Thanks!

[@BrandonsHarley]

I push weed eater/trimmer line through the bar then use electrical tape to attach it to the wires. Then just pull it through the bar. You can also put some wire lubricant over the tape to make it slide around the bends easier.

[@GeneLizer]

@@BrandonsHarley Thanks.

[@djs022867]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@Tico_Mike]

If I just want to adjust my bars instead of replacing them do I need to remove the exterior fairing?

[@BrandonsHarley]

You will not need to remove the fairing if you are just adjusting the bars. Just remove the media tray and loosen the two lower bolts. Adjust bars then tighten them to spec.

[@markmaxwell57]

Do you think it would still be possible to do the replacement using a 1 1/4" diameter handlebar without removing the inner fairing?

[@BrandonsHarley]

Yep, I’ve helped someone do a 1-1/4” bar this way

[@stuhales3151]

I want more videos! I could listen to your sultry voice all day! Wish you did videos about a 99 4runner. I would be able to fix anything with your detailed videos!

[@BrandonsHarley]

Ha! Hey, if I could get more money for parts or have parts sponsored, I’d do videos every day!

[@MLZ59]

You can do it this way, unless you go with the 12" bars and need to replace the clutch,right?! I just replaced my bars and took all off.... BTW, thank you for this one. I had to readjust my bars and it took me 15 minutes. Great video,keep them going! Subscribed!

[@BrandonsHarley]

You can still replace the clutch cable and brake line this way. You just remove the p-clip retainers from the top of the triple tree and it will free up the lines to be replaced. There is one retainer for the brake line, and one for the clutch cable. You will need to have a right angle T27 (like an Allen wrench, but a Torx) to get the bolts out. There is not enough room to get a T27 socket in there. For 12” bars, you do not need to replace either line. Removing the p-clips from the triple tree gives enough slack.

[@gp62902]

Great video. If just need to adjust the bars only need to remove that plastic cover and tray? Are those the HD Tall Boy bars? Thank you.

[@BrandonsHarley]

Thanks! To adjust the bars, the service manual state you can just remove the tray, loosen the two exposed clamp bolts (and the alignment bolt if you still have it), make the adjustment, and tighten the two clamp bolts. These are the HD Tallboy bars. About 2” taller than stock.

[@gp62902]

@@BrandonsHarley thank you. Just subscribed! You like the tall boys better is what I am thinking of doing.

[@BrandonsHarley]

@@gp62902Thanks again! Oh yeah, the Tallboys are much better. I can lean back a little now.

[@gp62902]

@@BrandonsHarley sorry one last question. The tall boys wider than stock?

[@BrandonsHarley]

@@gp62902​​⁠No problem, ask away. The only difference from stock is the height.

[@stevenicolle1598]

I swapped out my stock bars today for the HD Tall Boy handlebars. Unfortunately with the 2023.5 CVO, you can't swap out the bars this way as there is a metal bar preventing you from manipulating the handlebars as shown on the 2024 in this video. I ended up removing the inner faring and accomplished the task. Thanks for the video as it inspired me to take on the swap on myself!

[@BrandonsHarley]

I’m intrigued by why you couldn’t do it this way as there is no difference between the 2023.5 CVO and the 2024 SG. I’m not sure what you’re calling a metal bar that’s in the way. Could you point it out in this video? These are the tallboy bars shown in this video.

[@stevenicolle1598]

@@BrandonsHarley There actually is a difference around the key lock. I took a picture of it on my bike so I could show how this bar with a metal prong on each end prevents the bars from being manipulated. However, I don't see how I can add it to this thread.

[@brianstreet185]

Very well documented video! Thank you! I feel confident I can install bars myself.

[@JOSCAJU]

Congrats, very nice job!

[@tonytjax9380]

Thanks for your video - I’ve been wanting to change to the tallboy bar but thought I had to remove the inner fairing. This bar is a couple inches taller than stock - does it have more pull back (maybe by rotating down a little?)

[@stevenicolle1598]

With the 2024 model putting on the Tall Boy handlebars, did you need to put the mirrors on the bars? I put the Tall Boy handlebars on my 2020 street glide special and I could still see behind me with the mirrors on the faring.

[@BrandonsHarley]

Yes, new mirrors on the bars are needed. Hands will be directly in front of the mirrors with these 2024 Tallboys.

[@stevenicolle1598]

@@BrandonsHarley Thanks for your quick response!

[@scottythompson937]

Just got a new subscriber. I got the 2024 SG as well. What size windshield you change to?

[@BrandonsHarley]

@@scottythompson937 10” Harley Windsplitter. Be aware all manufacturers measure the height differently.

[@DK-xy8gk]

Did you install the harley tallboy handlebars. Also did you have to extend the brake line and clutch cable?

[@BrandonsHarley]

I installed the Harley Tallboy handlebars. Thankfully, there is plenty of clutch cable and brake hose available, so extensions were not needed. I did remove the two p-clip retainers on top of the triple tree for each of those lines to give a little more slack. There are other people who left that alone and had no issue. The wiring for the hand controls is very long and could easily accommodate a handlebar up to 14 inches.

[@Bamm90210]

@@BrandonsHarley So going to 12 inch the only thing you might have to extend is clutch and brake cable

[@BrandonsHarley]

⁠@@Bamm90210 Yep

[@Mr1lancelot]

This video and the one from KST kustoms I know exactly what to do. … your way is a whole lot easier.

[@2WheelMotoJourney]

New Sub here, going to install KST 12" Bison bars on my 24 Street Glide standard. Question, its my understanding that you can remove the p-clips from the triple tree holding the brake and clutch cable with a right angle T27 standard lenght or (extra long) correct? Without removing the entire fairing correct? Also, Im a little confused KST is telling me you need to purchase a longer clutch cable or a fat baggers extension if you use the stock clutch cable, for the clutch cable to reach and work correctly. Can you clarify this for me please. It would be great not to have to remove the entire fairing. Thanks in advance, great great video.

[@BrandonsHarley]

Yes, a right angle torx will do the trick removing the p-clips, that is what I used. As far as using the stock brake and clutch lines, it depends on the height of your bars. I did not have to change anything when I installed Harley Tallboy bars, which are about 2” taller than stock (about 11”). You will need to check yours when you install the bars. You will not need to remove the whole fairing if you follow this video, even if you need to swap clutch lines.

[@2WheelMotoJourney]

@@BrandonsHarley Thanks for the quick response and input. Im looking forward to following your channel.

[@bobridestwowheels]

What mirrors are you running?

[@BrandonsHarley]

These are the Harley Adversary (gloss black w/highlights) P/N 56000354 (left) and 56000355 (right). These are the CVO mirrors. They do not come with the acorn nuts or washers, so you’ll need to get those from Harley or your favorite hardware store. Harley P/Ns for nuts/washers: 7155 (need 1 per side) 7352 (need 1 per side) 12505 (need 1 per side)

[@smaugfismaugfi4944]

Hello from Italy. Nice and useful video. Is this a tallboy handlebar? does it have the same pullback and wrist angle as the stock one?

[@BrandonsHarley]

Yes, it is the Tallboy. The Tallboy handlebars are identical to the stock handlebars except the height is about 2 inches taller.

[@smaugfismaugfi4944]

​@@BrandonsHarley So it should be 10 inches, is it more comfortable than stock handlebars? I'm 5.93 and the stock handlebars it's too low for me.

[@mrgrey2k]

Which new bar did you go with? Looks like maybe 2" more rise? Are you happen with it?

[@BrandonsHarley]

I went with the Harley Tallboy bars. They are about 2” taller than stock. Much more comfortable, similar to the stock Road Glide bars.

[@stevenicolle1598]

Did you need to change the upper clutch cable with these Tall Boy bars?

[@stevenicolle1598]

@@BrandonsHarley Did you need to change the upper clutch cable with these Tall Boy bars?

[@BrandonsHarley]

@@stevenicolle1598No. nothing new was needed. I did have to adjust the bends in the factory clutch cable though. I also removed the p-clip retainers from the upper triple tree so the brake line and clutch cable would have more slack.

[@stevenicolle1598]

@@BrandonsHarley That is so good to know. Thanks for your quick response!

[@jclrk828]

How did you do those mirrors?

[@BrandonsHarley]

Bought the mirrors and installed them in the existing mirror mounting holes in the hand controls.

[@LoveLunaFam]

Very interesting

[@thomasschmidt5685]

Hi Brandon, great job! I’ve got some questions for you, what type of handle bar did you install and didn’t you need any extensions for clutch, switches etc. All the best from Germany ✌️

[@BrandonsHarley]

I installed the Harley Tallboy handlebars. They are about 2 inches taller than the stock bars. Thankfully, there is plenty of clutch cable and brake hose available, so extensions were not needed. I did remove the two p-clip retainers on top of the triple tree for each of those lines to give a little more slack. There are other people who left that alone and had no issue. The wiring for the hand controls is very long and could easily accommodate a handlebar up to 14 inches.

[@thomasschmidt5685]

@@BrandonsHarley Thanks for your response, much appreciated! I’d like to install the „HD Fused Handle Bar 55801469“ soon. After your feedback I’ll try to keep the original components as well. BR Thomas

[@Bamm90210]

Great video

[@juanfgonzalez2039]

Is it the Procedure for 2023 street glide

[@BrandonsHarley]

No

[@dennytuma]

is that a grease zerk on the handlebar clamp

[@BrandonsHarley]

Absolutely not. On the clamp itself is a locating screw for use with stock bars. Keep grease away from the handlebar and clamp.

[@dennytuma]

@@BrandonsHarley if you would have said yes i would have said "ain't that stupid"

[@johnhelems721]

I thought you didn’t have to remove the faring

[@BrandonsHarley]

The outer fairing shell is removed, not the fairing. If you’re familiar with any of the previous models of batwing fairings, you might remember that the entire fairing has to be removed, which required considerably more labor as you have to disconnect all electronics, brackets, etc.

[@TheLastRenaissanceMan]

I’d like to see the bike come without a fairing.

[@BrandonsHarley]

We will see if Harley brings the touring updates to the Road King in 2025.

[@NoWay23548]

Oh yeah, this seems really easy. 😂