Bung King (high) Crash Bar Install on my Low Rider S M8 Softail (low rider build series ep 15)

[@ozoutdorz2584]

Hi Chris, I'd be very interested to see you lay the bike down (in a slow controlled way) to demonstrate how effective they are, where the contact with ground points might be and how easy it is to lift the bike back up... I'm looking at fitting the low bars..

[@RidinDad]

So I did it off camera and the bike does not touch the ground. I can’t make a whole video dedicated to that but if you go on the Bung King website, you’ll be able to see pictures of all the bikes laying down with various different crash bars, so hopefully that will help you out. Also picking it up is easily done but it’s also subjective depending on who you are and if you know how to pick it up properly or not there are tons of videos on that all over KZbin though.

[@jeffstange9183]

the high bar looks really good, I have forwards on my Softail Standard, don't know if the lows would look and I'm thinking with the high bar would look less cluttered too

[@RidinDad]

I love the high bar. Super happy I went with it instead of the low.

[@PkwyDrive13]

I have the original low one on my 2016 FXDLS, works great as a highway peg, but I had to add griptape as well, otherwise your feet just slide around

[@RidinDad]

Yeah for sure. Pretty much an hour after I film this video I put the tape on it. If you’re curious what it look like you can check out my upgrades video and then overviews everything I have on the bike before I took my trip to the tail of the Dragon and I have it in that one already on

[@RidinDad]

How do you like the little one? My buddy has it on his M8 Lowrider and he said he scrapes it a decent amount. That’s one reason I did not want it

[@PkwyDrive13]

@@RidinDad I love it, I got it because I didn't think the tall one would work for me cause I'm 6'3, I feel like the higher one would just be a cramp. I do scrape it when I ride hard in the turns but it only scrapes the delrin end a tiny bit, no biggie! I just like how it keeps the bike more upright

[@bikesandbeagles]

Will be interested to hear how comfortable it is using it as a highway bar since we're about the same height.

[@RidinDad]

Review video coming soon with it but it was comfortable for me. I’m not a huge fan of highway peg positioning to begin with but it was definitely doable. Slight bend in the knee and it was good to stretch out the legs for a little bit

[@ianidiber]

I want the same bar on my 2020 fatbob!!!! Looks good!!!

[@RidinDad]

Thank you! 👊🏻

[@ianidiber]

@@RidinDad it works good with forward controls? 🧐

[@RidinDad]

I have no idea as I don’t have them. The site says it will work with forwards I believe just double check for whichever one you’re wanting to get

[@ianidiber]

@@RidinDad thank you!

[@RidinDad]

👊🏻

[@harleydave2316]

Looks good!

[@RidinDad]

Thanks man!

[@raiderdad4life215]

On instructions it says you need a bolt that's a1/4 longer did you need one? Or did it come with

[@RidinDad]

The bar canes with everything you need for install 👍🏻

[@76SuperGlide]

Do you have a link? I had to take my lower bar off to install forward controls. I'm hoping this will be the answer to still have to protection. Great video!

[@RidinDad]

The link is in the description

[@adminadmin9997]

You didnt like the rear pegs?

[@RidinDad]

I never bought them yet. I just need to make sure that they are going to come out far enough that they will actually help for my bags the way they said. If they don’t come out far enough I’m just going to go with the stock fold up pegs for the Harley. No reason to spend more money on crash protection if it doesn’t reach far enough out with my set up

[@antmanzerothree]

Will this bar work with forward controls?

[@RidinDad]

On their site it says it fits m8 models with forwards or mids! If you have an older twin cam I’m not sure which product will fit which

[@2kanchoo]

I wanted to get this so bad but their website says not for 20 and up low rider s without dropping the fork tubes 3/8 so it won't hit the fender under full suspension compression.

[@RidinDad]

Yupp. With harsh bumps sometimes the fender “kisses” the bar. Super small and you’ll wind up with a very tiny dent and paint scratch. Maybe 1.5-2 cm long. For me it was ok. But I’ve raised my front suspension since then anyway. I have a video on it but it’s super easy. You just need some shims from hairy customs. $13 piece and boom. Forks are slid down and bike is raised up. No issues.

[@2kanchoo]

@@RidinDad Well damn brother if it's that easy I might get the high one afterall. I just assumed it would be a pain in the buttocks messing with the forks. I'll be checking that vid out.

[@RidinDad]

Nah man. Super easy. If you have a jack already it can probably be done in 15 minutes tops

[@oldhead_]

Definitely like the high one better..good stuff..I’m having trouble finding the video you said you would make regarding the minor scratches and how to get them out..am I just missing it Chris? Probably haha

[@RidinDad]

LOL no you’re correct it’s not there. I started to film it and realized by hand it just wasn’t happening so I’ve put it off until I get a buffing wheel

[@jerrycool3034]

Hey man I hope you see this, I got this same crash bar the two up. And was wondering if you have had any issues with the crash bar hitting the fender when you hit a bump? Idk if I’m tripping but when I hit a mild bump sounds like that front fender is hitting the crash bar.

[@RidinDad]

Hey! Of course I see it...I see everything! LOL. And no I haven’t. Is it on the same bike? I’ve had this part on for a while and no issue with the fender at all

[@jerrycool3034]

@@RidinDad yeah a 2020 low rider s. I’m a bigger dude but I didn’t think I’d have this issue. I may be trippin and I’m hearing something else. But it sounds like when I hit a good bump the crash bar is hitting the fender. May have to take a closer look

[@RidinDad]

You know what man, I just got home and I double checked my bike just to make sure before I told you some thing that I wasn’t 100% sure about and I actually think there is a very very tiny faint mark on the fender and the bar where they would have come into contact at some point. But I never hear it so I’m assuming that only happened with a very aggressive bump. So it’s very possible that that is exactly what you were hearing which sucks. Like I said I never even thought that was happening until you mentioned it and I looked really close because it’s very hard for me to see it.

[@RidinDad]

It’s not easy or quick LOL but the best fix for both of us is to get upgraded suspension in the front even possibly raised suspension by maybe about an inch and then that will make the bike obviously handle even better in addition to decreasing the chance of the two pieces hitting each other

[@jerrycool3034]

@@RidinDad that was my answer. To raise the front suspension about a inch and add the 13.5 rear shock. The chain conversion and rear suspension was my next purchase for it but may put the chain off for a bit. I just don’t want to damage my fender or if I bring it down from a wheelie and smack the piss out of it and possibly wreck.

[@lowglide]

Do you still need spacers on the foot controls for the tbr after installing these?

[@RidinDad]

Yeah. Pretty tight without them. It’ll rub for sure

[@benmartinez4591]

Hey what size torx bit did you use? Thanks

[@RidinDad]

If memory serves correct I think a 45? I honestly don’t remember. I filmed it over a month ago lol

[@benmartinez4591]

Yea man I can’t get mine off to save my life lol they are like stuck on there

[@RidinDad]

Lol yeah they’re tight man. Get yourself a torch or something similar and hit the bolt for a few seconds at a time. That will help to loosen the Loctite that is on there from the factory. Even so you will have to put some leverage on it. Make sure you have a good quality set of bits lol. I had to use the long side of my wrench to break them loose. If you have some sort of breaker bar or similar it should help a lot

[@benmartinez4591]

@@RidinDad Thanks, ill give that a try. very annoying lol

[@doughboy3650]

Did the lower half line up after you put the two bolts on top?

[@RidinDad]

Yeah everything fit perfectly

[@Blanchy101]

Did you have to adjust the forks for clearance?

[@RidinDad]

I did not. Afterwards I adjusted them higher up with Harry San Diego fork shims that I used just purely for increased height and handling of the bike. If you do not adjust them up you do run the possibility of putting a very small dent in your front fender from this crash bar only when your suspension is fully compressed. It took a while for mine to even hit the fender and now since it has hit a few times it’s just a very small neck and dent

[@ginovieto]

Do you recall what size torques bit the foot pegs require? Are they T 45?

[@RidinDad]

I honestly do not recall, sorry

[@Steve-js8sr]

Notice anything when you lay it down? Are the foot controls safe?

[@RidinDad]

I have the bags on the back so I haven’t fully laid it on the ground to check yet because the bags will hit too on the back

[@RidinDad]

Bung king has a picture on their site of the fxlrs I believe (and several other m8’s) laid down on the side with the various different crash bars though

[@freemaysin5088]

I tried& tried, but had to take an impact gun to my stock foot control bolts, they were on stupid tight and 1 stripped a bit. Idk how you got them off with a t handle, mine were bending like a damn horseshoe.

[@RidinDad]

Lol. Sometimes it just happens like that man! Could be a number of factors. Could be how old your bike is, if a lot of rain and such got in there and part of it started to rust a bit at the end, or maybe they were just really extra tight from the factory or a little bit too much Loctite from H-D. Who knows. Bottom line is you did it lol

[@freemaysin5088]

@@RidinDad they were loaded down with loctite! Bike is pretty new its a 2020 but only has about 1k miles, just got it a few weeks ago at 350 xD i think it was just a little too much blue loc xD

[@RidinDad]

Lol yeah sounds like it! Congrats on your pretty new bike man!

[@michaellawton3271]

You need to use a 3/4 long ratchet for a leverage first then go to the 3/8 ratchet never happen he did that with a T Handel.

[@CaLiXCV]

Is there a High Crash Bar vor Dynas from 96' that have forward Controller?

[@RidinDad]

I don’t know. I don’t have a 96 dyna so it’s not something I’ve ever cared to look up. You can check bung kings website to see their options

[@GarciaAndy33]

What about forward controls? Would this work

[@RidinDad]

Don’t believe it would. I’m pretty sure they make a crash bar specifically for forwards

[@infiniteg7852]

Will these prevent the Handle bars from getting Damaged/bent?

[@RidinDad]

I haven’t laid the bike down to confirm but the idea is that the bike will angle up towards the bars and not topple over. Anything is possible with a severe crash though of course. But a standard low side I think you’ll be fine

[@infiniteg7852]

@@RidinDad appreciate it

[@RidinDad]

👊🏻

[@gabegonza]

Do you have the torque specs for these bolts?

[@RidinDad]

Nope not off hand

[@2kanchoo]

Ridin dad bro. What’s the name of the green plastic cats paw tool you used to pull up the plastic plugs. My brain ain’t working and I want to Amazon some of them sonsabitches. Lol

[@RidinDad]

I gotta tell you idk what the technical name is lol. Try plastic pry bar set? Or something like that. I got them from a clearance rack like 4 years ago lol

[@2kanchoo]

@@RidinDad plastic pry bar set. Nailed it. Found one Thanks man. I got my fxlrst like 2+ months early been using all your videos for my installs, super helpful. 👍

[@RidinDad]

Hell yeah!! Glad to help man. Have fun 🤘🏼

[@daymaker5460]

Torc values, different bolt lengths information would be more useful then the music check out Zack Crymes I was wasting time with bolts watched Zac for 4 minutes all good. There are some remarkable music videos on you tube. We like and sometimes need the narrative of course I am a 89 yr old headbanger and I do not require music anymore. Regards

[@RidinDad]

Thanks for your input

[@louisgiunta6186]

I installed that crash bar and tipped it over the foot peg mounts and primary hit before that crash bar but I could see it saving the tank and your bars better than the low bar that might rock over with enough momentum.

[@RidinDad]

That sucks man. I’m most concerned about the tank. I can replace a primary cover or peg way easier lol. Still would be nice if it protected everything. But I also know I could never reach the lower bar for highway peg foot placement so it was kinda my only option to have both comforts lol

[@louisgiunta6186]

I didn't drop the bike yet lol. I just tipped it over to see what the crash bar would protect. I do wish it protected everything but am mainly concerned with the tank and my handlebar setup.

[@RidinDad]

Well that’s good lol. Yeah to me those are most important. Would be nice like you said thougg

[@louisgiunta6186]

@@RidinDad Does your bike sit pretty even with just the RWD shock in the rear or does the front look too low now?

[@RidinDad]

Back still looks and feels low if anything man. Felt high the first two days and now I’m on it I still wish the back was higher. I won’t ever lower the front but I could definitely go higher in the rear

[@rageglide]

your going to smash your front fender on heavy fork compression with that crash bar.

[@RidinDad]

Yeah I’ve seen a slight mark from bad bump compressions over time :(. Something I’ve come to find out after months of ownership. Don’t get the issue under regular riding. More so over bad bumps and such :/

[@WangChung69]

It would’ve been nice to gently lay the bike down to see how the crash bar protects the different components of the bike.

[@RidinDad]

Noted

[@RB-tx4mn]

Tsk, tsk, tsk. Two gremlin bells is a no-no! Kind of curious why you went with the high bars. Just looks like they dont give as much protection as the lower bar does.

[@RidinDad]

The bells are not my fault lol. My buddy bought me one when I first got the Harley and then months later my mom bought me one not knowing I had the first. I couldn’t let her feel bad so I use both lol. I haven’t tried it yet (physically laying the bike down) because of the position of my rear bags and having no rear protection, but bung king claims it protects just the same. I mainly went with it because I know from my buddy the low bar wouldn’t work for my height as a highway peg (too far away) and it drags with the pegs on turns and I didn’t like that part at all. I really like the high bar man.

[@nicocooper9217]

Harley "culture" isnt a one size fits all... its a fat guy at a bar 3 pitchers deep on a poker run that said something once and spread it like scripture until a herd mentality kicked in and baaaaa went the sheep. Some have a bell, some have a rosary on the bars, some have a vegvisir sigil on the bike, others have a santa muerte... its all the same thing. Superstition for protection. The thing about that is the INTENTION means everything. Law of attraction and manifest destiny... thats what makes it truly work. 2 bells wont jinx someone unless they believe it will. 🤘

[@RidinDad]

👊🏻

[@johnsmith-qm1mr]

Lay it over!

[@RidinDad]

Can’t with my bags

[@King_Moose]

Does anyone have torque specs?

[@RidinDad]

Torque specs for the Bung king add on or what specifically?

[@King_Moose]

@@RidinDad the torx 45 and the Allen 5/16

[@RidinDad]

It’s been almost like a year for this install so idk which bolts you’re talking about. I don’t remember any tq specs off hand and I don’t follow most tq specs with larger outside bolts anyway

[@RidinDad]

If they are standard bike bolts a manual should show the specs of everything

[@shadowsandspirtswithsantos6085]

That bar will actually flip your bike in a slide

[@RidinDad]

No it will not

[@RidinDad]

When you low side it has plastic rounded ends that are made to file down and not catch. They’re replaceable as well