Dyna FatBob Handlebar Install & Test Ride

Handlebar installation (internal wiring) on a 2012 Harley Davidson Fat Bob. For 10" rise, do you need extended wiring? Extended brake lines? Extended clutch cable? Extended throttle cables? Well, it depends on the bars; these bars needed brake lines and rerouting of the clutch cable; throttle and wires were fine.

[@MrDoyle07]

If my stable was perfect there would be a Fatbob sitting next to me Dyna Wide Glide. The Fatbob is a beautiful ride. My young son has one and when I find the right one it will be here. Love the bars. They perked that scoot right up!

[@ShellOnWheels]

It really is such a nice riding bike! I hope you get yours soon! Thanks for watching! :)

[@wcmueller5579]

Nice walkthrough! About to put 4" riser and 12" viking apes on my 09 fat bob and this was really great to watch. I'm sure you just saved me lots of headscratching and colorful language outbursts 😂

[@ShellOnWheels]

Thanks! I hope your project goes smoothly! The internal wiring is kind of a pain but it's worth the effort. Also, before buttoning your new bars on, slip the throttle assembly on; then you shouldn't have to fight the cables like I did! 🙃

[@darrinleazer6784]

Sweetie' I will be absolutely completely honest with you. You done a fabulous job changing out your handle bars. I actually have some that are similar, but' not as high as those. Unfortunately though' they were on the bike when I got them, and' I don't like them, so' I'm going back to the original Style handle bars, that came on the 2015 Fatboy. It's just what I'm used to riding with, but' WOW!! You done a awesome job taking off and putting on your bars. 👍👍 And' always be safe and careful throughout your rides!!

[@ShellOnWheels]

Thanks so much for the kind words! I know a few guys who prefer the "beach bars" & I say whatever fits you the best is what's safest. :) Thanks for watching!

[@soulgivesoul07]

Very cool vid, I really enjoyed watching. It makes me less intimidated to swap out bars

[@ShellOnWheels]

Thank you! It's not too bad of a job, as long as you know what to expect and have the parts you'll be all set! 🙂

[@HawaiiZR1]

Nice bike and awesome video! You’re amazing and do better work that a lot of HD dealerships. Thank you for sharing.

[@ShellOnWheels]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words and thank you for watching! :)

[@jerryreynolds8372]

Thanks for the video was very helpful

[@ShellOnWheels]

Thanks for watching, Jerry! I hope your project goes smoothly! :)

[@8flux]

14:46 squirrel in your garage! lol

[@ShellOnWheels]

LOL! Yep! That's my pet chipmunk, Balls. He hangs out with me whenever I'm outside or in the garage. He's the coolest little guy!

[@harleymotorcycle6993]

Well done, they should be much nicer for you to ride with now. I have a longer arm and leg, so the drag bars suit me okay on my 09 FatBob, but i like that you made the choice to upgrade to a higher riser bar for comfort. Ride safe and keep smiling !!

[@ShellOnWheels]

I've been riding daily and they made a huge difference in comfort for me. I love them! Thanks for watching! :)

[@punkysk8r90]

Thanks for your good job and really cool video...👌😉👍

[@ShellOnWheels]

Thanks so much!

[@turquoisesilverturquoisesi8243]

A beautiful bike, a beautiful squirrel, and you are the most beautiful

[@ShellOnWheels]

Thanks! 😊

[@kenniitran]

Nice video. I am in the middle of a Fat Bob and a Breakout. I actually both and I can only have one choice at a time now. Tough choice.

[@ShellOnWheels]

Thanks! Hmm, that's a tough choice! They seem fairly similar in styling; the Fat Bob looks kind of like a beefy version of the Breakout to me. The breakout might have a different rake but it's hard to tell without looking up specs. I guess it all comes down to the type of riding you do and personal taste. The Softail Fat Bob has the inverted forks and dual front brakes which I like. Good luck with your decision & have fun with it! Thanks for watching!

[@kenniitran]

@@ShellOnWheels I have no clue some riders don't like Fat Bob but I do, I like the unique look and shorter form comparing to other models. I think I will ask for test rides on both models before I made final decision. Eventually, I will acquire both Fat Bob and Breakout. :=]. Have a great day.

[@grahamsymes2292]

Fat bob is way more comfortable Breakout may look nicer but very hard suspension and hard seat.

[@rotorhead58d]

How cool to know that a lady can work on a bike. Any more up there like you? LOL

[@ShellOnWheels]

Lol! Thanks! I don't know of any others, sorry! 🤷‍♀😊

[@user-uk7vq2ou9g]

😍

[@nabilmokdad1304]

👏👏✌🏻

[@TheConnorPeterson]

Where did you get the black eye lids for your headlights? Love the look and would like to add it o my 09 Fat Bob

[@ShellOnWheels]

The headlights are actually LEDs. I tried to find the link to the ones I bought but couldn't dig it up. Sorry about that!

[@elitewaver2835]

Hey where did you get your bike decal or paint job at looks sick

[@ShellOnWheels]

Thanks! It's all custom paint from a shop in Arizona. I'm sorry, I don't recall the name. 😵‍💫🤦‍♀

[@joejohnson2447]

Great looking fat bob! I got a 09 fat bob that I put t bars and mid controls on (I see you got mid pegs mounted up) and it makes such a difference in how aggressively you can ride. I couldn’t tell, are you running the stock dunlops? If so I can’t recommend highly enough switching them out.

[@ShellOnWheels]

Thanks! I'm running different tires, too. I agree, the stock ones are terrible! My other HD is a 73 rigid bobber I built 20 years ago & that one has mids, so when I transitioned over to the 'Bob the forward controls were really weird & I used the mids a lot more than I do now. I do like the midpeg riding position sometimes; they are great for aggressive riding! Sorry about the delay in answering, I didn't get notified of your comment for some reason.

[@zacharnow6147]

How’d the clutch cable re-route hold up? I have a 2011 I’m going to doing bars on and getting a list of extensions I’ll need for roughly 8 inch total rise. Seems like the wires have plenty of length?

[@ShellOnWheels]

The clutch cable is still fine but there isn't a bit of length to spare after these bars. I haven't had any issues with it at all, though. I just added a lowrider ST front fairing & it's good with that, as well. The wires do have plenty of length, thankfully. I'm not sure how high they'll go but for the bars I put on there is more than enough.

[@timothymartin6796]

Awesome video! Putting 10’’ ape hangers on my wife’s 2013 Fat Bob. Was wondering where you purchased the front brake line kit?

[@ShellOnWheels]

That will look great! I bought the brake line at Dennis Kirk. I've had good luck with them and they ship out fast!

[@bullitt79]

Was the brake line model specific or did you have to order for another model?​@ShellOnWheels

[@ShellOnWheels]

@@bullitt79 The brake line is for my specific model. Here is the link to the one I bought. Hope that helps! :) www.denniskirk.com/magnum-shielding/black-xr-stainless-extreme-response-front-brake-line-kit-non-abs-4-and-6-sbb1310-25.p1914801.prd/1914801.sku

[@xliquidflames]

Does anyone know how different this would be on a 2013 Wide Glide? I have never done any work on a bike but I want to learn. I also hate the handlebars my WG came with. So, I thought it would be a simple thing to start with to begin learning. I haven't been able to find any good videos on that specific bike but it all looks pretty similar to this one. Let's assume all my cables and lines are long enough for the replacement handlebars I want to install. It looks pretty straightforward. Unbolt everything off the old ones, take them off, put on the new ones, and bolt the stuff back on. Right?

[@ShellOnWheels]

Your Wideglide is essentially the same bike as mine. It has different forks, wheels, etc. but it's still a Dyna. In fact, even my husband's 2003 WG is very similar to mine. Your process should be about the same as shown in the video but you could start with popping the rubber covers off the frame & checking out the wiring to see if it's the same (I'm almost certain it is). If it's wildly different for some reason, then you might need to do a little research but it's a good place to start. Swapping out bars is a great first project and like anything you do on a motorcycle, be extra diligent about making SURE every nut & bolt is tightened properly, for obvious reasons. ;) You can get a proper service manual that will help you along the way and has important info like torque specs in it. Good luck with your project & congratulations on your decision to learn about your bike! 👍🏻

[@xliquidflames]

@@ShellOnWheels Thank you! I'm looking forward to getting into it. And thanks for the video and the advice. I'll let you know how it goes.

[@ShellOnWheels]

@@xliquidflames You're welcome & please do! :)

[@doulos77]

Hey Shells! What size/height are the bars? Are they mid- rise?

[@ShellOnWheels]

These are considered 10" rise. Hope that helps!

[@doulos77]

@@ShellOnWheels thank you!

[@ShellOnWheels]

@@doulos77 You're welcome! Good luck with your bars! 🙂

[@elitewaver2835]

No issues since the install with the stock controls and cables ?

[@ShellOnWheels]

No, no issues at all. I'm so glad I put these bars on.

[@elitewaver2835]

@@ShellOnWheels I’m doing mine this week I’m getting 9in burly bars you think I’ll still need to replace that brake cables ?

[@ShellOnWheels]

@@elitewaver2835 I do. I don't know for absolutely certain of course but my bars are 10" and it wasn't even close. You'll also have to reroute your clutch cable as I did. It's not difficult but just know that you'll have to do it.

[@elitewaver2835]

@@ShellOnWheels Thanks you’ve been super helpful

[@ShellOnWheels]

@@elitewaver2835 You're welcome! Good luck with your bars! :)

[@davidlawrence1357]

What’s the rise on those bars?

[@TheRushOfItAll]

The description says they're 10".

[@elitewaver2835]

How did you get throttle cables to give ?

[@ShellOnWheels]

I had to completely loosen the adjusters and there was JUST enough slack to slip them over the end of the bars. Otherwise, you could try slipping the throttle sleeve, etc., over the end of the bars before putting the bars in place.

[@elitewaver2835]

@@ShellOnWheels hey I made everything work with stock wow took about 6 hours but worth it 100% You can go 9” max with all stock controls I ended up taking the front brake off the T and it freed it up enough to turn comfortably not tight literally perfect

[@ShellOnWheels]

​@@elitewaver2835 That's great!! I'm happy to hear that! Thanks so much for reporting back. I'm certain your experience will help others! 👍🏻

[@elitewaver2835]

@@ShellOnWheels yours definitely did without you my bars would not be on lol our bike model isn’t the most popular of the dyna line but I love my bike suits me and I’m gonna put a lot more into it Thanks again @ShellOnWheels

[@ShellOnWheels]

@@elitewaver2835 I'm so glad to hear that the video helped! I love my FatBob but you're right; we ARE the "odd ball" Daynas! Lol!

[@samuelmaluck5681]

Löl😊😊😊

[@bobby4657]

THE BEST COLOR OF HANDLE BAR IS CHROME

[@ShellOnWheels]

Neat.

[@corevi6140]

defiantly looked better before

[@ShellOnWheels]

Well, now you know what bars you like more without having to go through the trouble of switching. :)