REAR CRASH BARS install on a SPORT GLIDE

I finally got my Roadstyler crash bars from Poland AND found time to install them! It was a pretty simple install and in my view adds to the look of a motorbike with saddlebags.
Cheers
Roddy
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[@boomer2095]

Probably the best DIY video on KZbin. You obviously did your homework before attempting this. Some of the other videos only mention taking off the foot pegs in one piece after they already they had lost one of the ball bearing’s. I own a 2018 SportGlide. I bought it after I dropped my 2009 CVO and found out the hard way that saddle bags and an engine guards won’t protect your torso if the design of the bike protects the engine and chrome, but not your body. The SportGlide does with the engine guards and saddle bags, but the rear crash bars allow you to ride lighter without the saddlebags, and still be protected. The SportGlide is probably the best bike for older riders, women and smaller riders, as it weighs only 700lbs with the saddlebags and mini faring, but will weigh in under 650lbs if you ride it around the city stripped down with a 1/2 tank of gas, and makes the bike easier to maneuver, but still has the Milwaukee 8 107 cu/in engine, that runs like the 114 cu/in with the stage 1&2 upgrades.

[@RidesForDays]

Thanks mate. Yeah the crash guards really set the bike off in my opinion and look good paired with the front guards

[@cristi8183]

Very nice detailed tutorial! Thank you! I will install mine today. Greetings from Romania.

[@RidesForDays]

You're welcome

[@jackchristodoulou197]

Nothing beats that feeling when you get new accessories delivered

[@RidesForDays]

You can't beat it mate i might need an intervention as I've got a new bike build series coming up!!

[@jackchristodoulou197]

@@RidesForDays yes I know look forward to it

[@LOMROB]

Got my rear crash bars yesterday. Can’t wait to install them this weekend.

[@RidesForDays]

From Roadstyler?

[@LOMROB]

@@RidesForDays Yes, I received them fairly quickly considering they came from Poland to the US.

[@RidesForDays]

Cool simple install mate. Re watch the video if you get stuck

[@snowangel200x]

I wanted to thank you for this video! Because of this, I ordered the roadstyler guards, waited 3 months, and your video helped me put them on. Thank you so much!

[@RidesForDays]

No problem happy to help!

[@andrewedmond7738]

Really like the mods you are applying to you S/glide. Its looking great, that's for sure.

[@masterkilla77]

Snap ring pliers, a tool i don't own yet! Thx

[@RidesForDays]

Gonna need em!!

[@toddwmeyer]

I placed my order today, Thanks again! If you hadn't taken the time to share this video I wouldn't have know that anyone was making these for the Sport Glide...

[@RidesForDays]

Too easy...they look great and really add to the touring look...and protects the saddle bags too👍

[@masterkilla77]

Thx good video. I imagine extremely similar with my heritage classic

[@toddwmeyer]

Very well done video. Thanks for sharing. I will be purchasing these...

[@RidesForDays]

Good stuff mate

[@Heritagejim5339]

I can’t understand why Harley doesn’t make those for the rear saddlebags you’re absolutely right it’s a touring bike in a lot of ways and it certainly could use those rear saddle bag guards

[@RidesForDays]

Yes I find it odd too...a missed opportunity by Harley to make a buck.

[@twowheelsandabeard2416]

Great Video. I ordered the bars in black after seeing your vid. Took about 4 weeks to arrive here in the UK. Cheers.

[@RidesForDays]

Good stuff mate won't be hard to install as you saw there and they really finish off the saddle bags. Check out my series on blacking the bike out too...next few episodes are paint jobs and new handle bars!

[@user-by6sm3dv8t]

My OCD is going nuts ATM. Fit the RH footpeg pin the other way around please 🤣🤣🤣🤣 (e clip to the rear). And btw it's a 5/16 hex bit, not 5/18 lol. They look bloody great though. Do you have a video for the front crash bars?

[@joe2479]

I like your luggage rack. Where did you get it? Model/manufacturer? Thanks

[@robertprotomanni]

I bought the black ones to match the protectors on the front of the bike. I hope the finish is decent quality.

[@JohnSilvello]

Thanks so much for the video, Rod...very informative! Mine recently dropped when the side stand faltered and while the front C/Bars worked well, my LHS Pannier suffered. It's comforting to know that I can now stop looking for a local supplier. I note that you have the same luggage rack as mine. May I ask what luggage do you use with it that works well? Thanks again, John

[@RidesForDays]

Any luggage you're comfortable using will work. I have several HD bags plus sometimes a tent. It all works well.

[@Vgames007]

Looks real good man!

[@RidesForDays]

Appreciate it!

[@knightalumni]

Got mine today. Hope to install Sunday. What were the torque specs?

[@ToddsProjectsandOutdoorJournal]

Just wanted to let you know that I shared a link to your video (this one) on my latest video showing my Road Styler Chrome bag guards. Since you introduced me to the company and did a great installation video I saw no reason to do my own "how to install" video.

[@RidesForDays]

Sounds good I'll have to check it out mate

[@locoocho2415]

Hey Roddy great install, that was perfect I really like the idea of crash bars by the saddle bags. In my eyes better safe then sorry. If all goes well I'll be purchasing a 2023 Sport Glide. I have to get all my ducks in a roll. Great video question: what kind of seat is that you have. I looked in the description and couldn't find the name of your seat.

[@RidesForDays]

Hi mate its the Saddlemen Explorer...I reviewed it here: kzbin.info/aero/PLeGHs4Z6q0yDqUaTo8SPTnomHIqjAXfOP

[@tomjones1010]

Hi, thanks for a great video. I tried to get these bars and had no luck until I saw your video. Thank you so much. Ordered my bars last week. Can you let me know what torque values you used when tightening up the fender strut bolts and the footrest bolts, I guess I use a torque wrench for everything these days, many thanks.

[@RidesForDays]

Hi I didn't use a torque wrench just get them in nice and snug without over tightening and use Locktite

[@mikec35000]

Do the guards interfere with the rear passengers feet using the foot pegs? Also, do you regret limiting yourself to leaving the bags on all the time. Great video. Thank you

[@RidesForDays]

I'm not limited to leaving the bags on with guards installed...they easily come off and look good either way. They also don't interfere with a passenger's feet.

[@Scouserdeluxe]

Price must have gone up as just been on their site and its $365 Aud with postage Or was the $165 without shipping?

[@RidesForDays]

It would have included shipping... but I'm not sure it was a few years ago, so I would imagine there has been a decent price increase since ...always the usual excuses "war in Ukraine " etc..

[@Scouserdeluxe]

Cheers mate Might get the front as well

[@rotl9915]

can you do a wider view of the bike without the saddlebags (with bike in full frame - side/front/back). i'm curious to see what it would look like. With the bags i'm sure it's fine, but without the bags i think it wouldn't look as good.

[@RidesForDays]

It looks ok without...but your right the bike seems to look it's best as the full package...saddlebags and guards all mounted. It looks better than the touring bikes look without their saddlebags though due to the Sport Glide having the rear suspension under the seat which the touring bikes lack.

[@rotl9915]

@@RidesForDays I'd still be interested in seeing it tho :)

[@RidesForDays]

@@rotl9915 I'll chuck a with and without pic up on Instagram later this morning

[@papaoohmaumau]

I want them im my sport glide

[@RidesForDays]

Worth every cent

[@robertprotomanni]

I just ordered a set of the guards. Thanks for that. I saw in a previous video that you found floorboards for your SportGlide. Can you give me some information about them please. I want to order a set but haven’t seen too many offerings from various sources.

[@RidesForDays]

They're Fatboy floorboards mate I just ordered them at a dealership...They're the same as the 2020 + models. Did you go black or chrome on the rear guards?

[@robertprotomanni]

@@RidesForDays I went with the black. I will soon come to be in possession of the floorboards from a 2019 Fatboy. I want to install them on my SportGlide. Did the floorboard mounting brackets from the Fatboy fit directly onto the SportGlide with no issues?

[@RidesForDays]

@@robertprotomanni sounds good..yes they fitted no problem

[@papaoohmaumau]

Who do i order these crash bars from?

[@RidesForDays]

Roadstyler in Poland

[@TinyDragon]

what brand of bars and model are the crash bars on front?

[@RidesForDays]

Just stock Harley Davidson crash bars.

[@brianwhite2568]

What parts did you use for your floorboards?

[@RidesForDays]

The floorboards themselves are Fatboy floorboards I had them installed at a dealership

[@mariorojas598]

Hello I am from Costa Rica, and I am looking for this parts. In what places do you found this parts, or what number of parts is it. My motorcycle is sport glide 2019. Please help me with this. Best regards

[@RidesForDays]

Look for the Roadstyler website on google and go from there.

[@mariorojas598]

@@RidesForDays thanks

[@koresh366]

Где купить такие? When buy this item?

[@RidesForDays]

Late last year

[@koresh366]

@@RidesForDays дай ответ, гдя взять такое?

[@RidesForDays]

I don't understand sorry

[@doncarlo5]

it looks awful to me ...