How To Choose Handlebars & Risers For Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

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[@victorjbarker]

I think he sounds more like Seth Rogan...

[@harleydriverpdtnm4935]

Lemmy Learned more from this video than I’ve ever known about bars. Really appreciate your vast knowledge brother Keep up the great job!

[@hacksoflife5689]

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[@donhenderson5100]

As usual, very good video. People wanting to change their handlebars must watch this first! As Lemmy teaches, it's more than 4 bolts and a few screws. I've been riding and wrenching over 50 years, and I learned a thing or two. Thanks again.

[@arthurleino]

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[@thetruth4588]

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[@dinkydotzero]

yes, nothing like the nuggets of wisdom like if you change your Harleys handlebars you change its looks and your hand position. And he I was thinking it would change where the kickstand would be

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[@billydamnit]

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[@danlonick800]

As always another helpful & fantastic video. Fair to say your probably the best with content, knowledge & enthusiasm regarding HD advice videos. Cheers mate 👌

[@TATVCanada]

Phenomenal video; tons of info, no fluff!

[@Maxtowers71]

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[@dadtrap]

As usual great technical video. Thanks. Now back to the mini bike

[@iscout61kenney10]

thank you, lemmy.

[@lawrencewiley3104]

Outstanding video

[@anthonyscott16]

This was super helpful. Thanks Lem!

[@r1johnny]

Great vid!!! You do a fantastic job. TYVM!!!

[@grassblade63]

Lemmy, you're the best. Another great video. I'm looking to put a new set of bars on my new Road King, and I'll buy from Revzilla just on account of this very informative video.

[@markdurham252]

I wish I would’ve watched this before starting my handlebar swap……. Now I am sitting with my bike, took a part waiting for a 1.25 inch handlebar clamp

[@munciebill8674]

Some 1-1/4" bagger HD bars require the left side of the bar to be trimmed if heated grips are used so that the controls will fit snugly against the 1" to 1-1/4" step-up. Real important to know before you assemble so that you don't have to take apart and do all over again.

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

Biltwell also make dope helmets if like a more retro style. I ride a 3/4 from them. Matte black with the logo in cursive in shiny black . looks great with my fatboy lo. I started looking into the cost to get a set of shoulder height apes.. with the really angular shape instead of rounded from upright to the hand grip area … HOLY SHIT… $$$$$$$

[@BimerAquatics]

I got some apes for free and the riser don’t cover the grooves fully do I need different handlebars because they don’t fit my motorcycle or can I get new risers to fit it better

[@ronygilot5483]

Thanks for the info. I just got a 2019 HD street bob FXBB with factory apes and wanted to get into the t-bars

[@red.riot.2280]

Rony Gilot exact same boat. I’ve been shopping risers and bars. It sucks! Soo many options.. hard to find something with proven quality.

[@michaelsteal9128]

tremendous video. you cover all the possibilities in detail. wonderful for those of us really planning to upgrade. Thank You !

[@JohannesDalenMC]

I have a stock iron 883- and want to put on a set of biltwell chumps. Do I need to do recabling, or are they long enough? thank you

[@RevZilla]

The 8 inch rise on the Chumps is probably too tall to keep the stock cables, but you could get the handlebar and see if the stock cables could work with some cable rerouting. -DrewZilla

[@tushers]

good video, very comprehensive and through!

[@backdoorcruiser]

What are those risers on the z bars?

[@ogt92fromthe1step9]

Love the content great video but who the hell welded up those display boxes 🤣🙈

[@thesumitchakraborty]

im thinking of flipping the mirrors in my superlow. due to the tank size im bit skeptical if replacing the default bars with drag bars be helpful or not. any suggestion will be much helpful.

[@moha2az]

Hi, if the Handelbar fits the Low Rider 2019 (FXLR) would also fit the Low Rider S 2021 (FXLRS), the bikes are almost identical, but Harley website says somthing else... Can you please help? Greetings from germany

[@donaldsoncole3095]

Thank You for this fantastic lesson on BARS !!! I now have more questions than answers! I have to watch this again for the 3rd time !!! 😎

[@TheJester8463]

Where did you get that cluster mount

[@chrislacosse6500]

first time listening..first of tgis guy can talk! but I love his knowledge thank you

[@kurtisroberts8485]

Is there any way to put tbars on a springer front end? I have 12inch mini apes at the moment.

[@christopherdekonstrukt444]

Have a Yamaha Bolt that with the stock bars my left hand goes numb. I use gel padded gloves and upgraded to Avon grips but still get numbness in my left hand. Not a lot of options with my bike, already emailed Rox about their risers. Bar Snake won't work with stock bars either, found that out after purchasing.

[@TinaYedo]

Excellent video, thank you. How do I know if my 2019 Harley Roadster xl1200cx has internal wiring? I want to put ape hangers either 8" or 10" but don't know if I should buy pre-wired or just the wire kit along with the bars.

[@69Gibbert69]

I currently have 11 inch "ram horn" bars with a 2 inch riser. (1999 FXDWG OEM) I'm interested in swapping them for 14 inch lane splitter MX T-bars. Will I need any new cables?

[@Gethobori1]

What type of tires the sporster has ???

[@fatbob3256]

Hi lemmey I am Arvind form india. I have a fatbob 107softail. Milwaukee 8. i need handle bar risers for this bike, can u suggest something? it shuldnt require extra cables.

[@dustinwingrove4381]

Does anyone know who makes the bars and the model at 7:29 in the video. It's the last bike in the sequence of showing bars on different bikes. I appreciate any help.

[@eastfish1]

Great video and very informative. Wish it included content such as what each bars would look like on the bike or which bars are generally more comfortable.

[@KevinTaddeo]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@PatrickHege]

Any advice, pointers on 1993 FLHS handlebar swap? The bike with the odd speedometer tach?

[@maddog7999]

i think u got pullback and sweep backwards

[@felippefelipe]

Hola que tal? La barra z de la marca Biltwell modelo keystone. Se le puede instalar los espejos para abajo sin que toque el estanque?

[@USMCCGAGNG]

But if you have a “Street”…. another sign that they were another HD mistake that won’t age well. Maybe one day HD enthusiasts will unite and buy the company making it what it has been meant to be.

[@T3b_Custom]

What handlebar it's perfect for a 5.1 tall person on a road king 2006 ?

[@richardparkhouse9571]

always amazes me the length,s murican harley riders will go to too keep that cooling breeze in their arm pits 🤣🤣

[@wildwarth6333]

Any idea how much you can rise the bar on a sportster without changing the wiring? Thanks

[@RevZilla]

You can go to about a 6" bar in height typically without requiring new cables. This is the tallest bar we typically see installed with stock wiring: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/biltwell-keystone-1-handlebars -Zack

[@wildwarth6333]

@@RevZilla thanks so much for the answer, really helped

[@bluepearlnewbaby]

Where is Lemmy.

[@ChisungLee]

[QUESTION] If my understanding is correct. To raise, I could either get a taller bar or longer riser. Why would one choose to raise with handlebar vs riser? I have 17 Dyna s. T bar. 3:17

[@aadedinenuraa5719]

Hi. I'm from India and riding an XL1200C of 2015. I want to change stock handlebar without changing any cables. Can you suggest the best bar except ape bars though I'm interested in 32wide reach handlebar. Pl note I have to get it done at service center.

[@shawng7902]

You gotta love it!! I'm sitting in a pile of empty boxes for about $3k worth of parts. I came up from the garage and decided to spend another grand last night on chrome and audio. Throw this video on and see that I don't have a $7 bar plug for my twin peaks. Now I just placed another $500 order from JP cycles for this weekend. Quick tip. Unless things have broken loose when you order your bars and cables. As of early May you can't find a set in the country. My order placed 4/4/21 showed up 5/14. Dont be in a huge rush.

[@johnlynch215]

I have a 2021 trike and I want to change out my OEM handlebars, thanks for the video and I know trikes were not specifically named but bagger’s and ultra’s were and we are in the same family. I have heard that on Harley’s 13 and down models only a 10” and below can be installed without using extension and on a 14 and up models we can use a 12” handlebar. What is your take?

[@walterfechter8080]

I don't care for bars that have grip ends which are too close together. I like Flanders #1 or #2 handlebars. They ain't cheap, but the bends and chrome are flawless. They're also American-made. Lastly , check your state's law relating to handlebar height. Just a thought.

[@alissarobertson8840]

I want bars on my 02 Sofetail classic like the factory bars on my 72 FLH. I hate these low ape hangers that were on it when iI bought. I see bars but they aren't for inside wiring. With all the after market bars you would think there would be a ton of stock FLSTC bars on Ebay

[@lukemaltby2534]

Hi,I feel stretched on my 2016 883,can you recommend some bars that will bring them closer to me.would prefer not haveing to replace the cables.straight swop would be better?thanks

[@pronghornobsession]

I have an 02 FXSTS Springer with stock 3.5" risers. Took the buckhorns off want to know what bars you guys recommend that won't need to do cables and wires.

[@chrissmith7669]

I’m looking to get some lower bars and a fairing for my Street Bob. The mini apes are about 10” of rise. I’m looking for a stock bar that’s only 4” to 6” of rise that lowers my hands slightly without leaning forward much. A Memphis shades fairing and I’m thinking it’s cruising bliss with just a bit of wind deflection.

[@4kingdomsake]

who makes the apes there that have ZLA on the base there???

[@cuepoison]

Hi im using a drag handlebar on a sportser iron883 2010 model..please advice the type of riser.. that springer type of riser will be suitable for drag handlebar?

[@WillieD3521]

Ok so I have a 86 Sportster XLH 1100 the shop tells me it needs to be bored and honed cost about $1000 or should I just put a 1200 kit on it?

[@John-cc1pc]

Lemmey is way cool. Always gives a good delivery. Top notch advice. Thanks guys. Safe rides. 👍🤜

[@ajosmani6760]

I have 2016 iron with Z bar , I feel like leaning over , and I don’t like it , will riser help? And will I need extent the cables ? Help please

[@petedavis1040]

Hey, what if you wanted to put on a set of sport bike forks to enhance the sporty. How would one go about that?

[@RevZilla]

That's a whole can of worms so to speak. Sport bike forks are generally set up for light sport bikes, so the springs and damping are generally too light for a heavier Harley. Also, those forks are generally shorter than most stock Harley forks. So you'd basically need to rebuild sport bike forks with heavier springs, longer fork tubes, different valving, and then custom triple trees to adapt the forks to a Harley. It's way easier to just install a Monotube Fork Cartridge Kit designed to make stock Harley forks perform better. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/progressive-monotube-fork-cartridge-kit-for-harley

[@petedavis1040]

RevZilla that’s good to hear. I’ve seen some that convert GSXR fronts to sporty’s just to get a more sport bike feel out of them. I live in NYC so it’s riddled with custom Harley’s, DUcks, triumph’s and cafe racers. Just trying to enjoy my ole 883L before I think about grabbing a sport touring which is more applicable to the city life.

[@RevZilla]

I hear ya!

[@dndusel]

Very very very informative and presented extremely well..

[@samey2korn]

With this talking speed, have you ever considered becoming an auctioneer? :) Great content video

[@sawhill729]

Outstanding video with a professional speaker. You missed your calling brother , you should be a teacher.

[@RevZilla]

But he is teaching...just in video and written form. -DrewZilla

[@Townes.VanZandt]

@@RevZilla Hahaha right. Missed his calling? I get it's a compliment... but hes here talking to us and teaching about what he loves. Teaching us about our bikes> teaching 4th graders social studies.

[@djinnfree1]

simple, easy to catch... well explain... easy when you know what your talking about...

[@aytes44]

Can we nominate you from a Grammy or Oscar, or something? Not sure how any of that works, but you videos are the best. Useful information that is reasonably delivered. You are seriously the best.

[@Sabahes_ASMR]

How do different bars change how the bike handles if at all?

[@levipriday3882]

For a person who has been getting into customizing and not knowing a lot this video was very informative

[@mikelivingston6157]

You always explain things very well

[@BillyBlaze7]

its funny to me how nearly every harley rider wants apes. I prefer low bars myself.

[@earlwilliams5473]

If you have a vtx1800c put a stock 2000 honda shadow ace deloux 750C handle bar on it. It fits good and ride like a cruiser should.

[@crazycrow94]

Thinking about putting clip on on my sportster , is it a good idea ?

[@RevZilla]

You can if you want, but you would probably want to change to a taller cafe seat and rearset footpegs. -DrewZilla

[@crazycrow94]

RevZilla thank you for the respond Drew!

[@RevZilla]

You're welcome!

[@coryyuh1108]

@8:36 what handlebars are those? Does that type of handlebars need new wiring or does oem work?

[@Latimotei]

I just bought my first Harley Davidson. It's a fatboy 2010. It currently has pretty high Ape Hangers on it. Im not sure i like that, and would personally rather have a 6-8" t bar, fat dragbar or something like that. Im not 100 sure yet. But my question is, when it is currenty fitted with apes (im not sure about the rising, since i havent picked up the bike yet. But im guessing maybe 17" rise) What about the wiring then? Im guessing the wiring will be far too long when i lower it to, lets say 8" dragbars? Or will it be fine with nice cable management? Hope someone can help me! :D

[@RevZilla]

You will most likely need to get shorter clutch/brake/throttle lines and perhaps shorten the wiring, but you won't know until you get the bike and see. -DrewZilla

[@mdsalern]

Which handlebars do you have on the Iron at 4:20?

[@RevZilla]

Those are the Biltwell Chumps. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/biltwell-chumps-handlebars

[@TexasEdition]

How much higher can you go without having to replace cables?

[@quetzalcoatul1]

Hello. I have a 1975 harley fxe super glide and I have low drag brand handlebars and I want to add 10 inch ape hanger. So I can I put any handle bars on? I have the single piece knurled clamp and the handle bars I want say it fits 2000s harleys soft tails. Any advice will be cool

[@RevZilla]

Yes, you can put most any 1 inch diameter bars on. -DrewZilla

[@robertmccully2792]

My handlebar end cap fell off. What holds it in place? Did another part fall out and is missing? 2003 anniversary RK. Thanks!

[@RevZilla]

Those are likely aftermarket grips, so it would depend how those grips secure their endcaps. You'd have to determine the manufacturer. -DrewZilla

[@swampg88tr]

What handlebar risers do I get for 05 sportster?? I tried a couple and they hit the gas tank..

[@ronhoskins2]

What kind of tires are on the Sportster?

[@carr_liito688]

Lemmy the type of Guy to make his words listen to his own words.

[@Krustychiken]

Does anyone know the speedo used at 5:27?

[@basetalk3306]

I just got an iron 883 2019, if I was to buy the mini ape handlebars which have an 8.75 inch rise would I have to get a new cable kit and wiring?

[@RevZilla]

Yes, you will need new cables and wiring. -DrewZilla

[@michaelknight2897]

Most bars have too much sweep.

[@DiamondBalazhi]

can you post a link of those handlebars with adjustable sweep?

[@93ORyan]

Pablo Escobar, is that you?

[@zacknicley8150]

All that stuff looks like bathroom fixtures from Home Depot.

[@DRChevalier]

Great education, as usual from Mr. Lem

[@fixitlinc3339]

Howdy this is zezzuuzezzzilla

[@ellissmithjr6599]

I listened to the whole video,didn't get the answer that I was looking for. Wanted to know how to factor in the height in inches that will relate into the shortened reach as well. I have heard that for every 1 inch in height,it will also shorten 1 inch in reach distance as well...I'm Not sure about that but was hoping to get that answered in the video. I am planning to buy soon the 2020 FXLRS... Trying to decide to either go LD's 13 (11")...or the MX SD Bar (12"). I am 5' 4" in height so I'm kinda short,I want the bars at shoulder level. I don't want the bar to be at full arm extension but neither do I want it to be too close.I have looked at many videos to get some good idea but only getting confused. A reply would be much appreciated if you can clear this up for me to go in the right direction...and Thanks👍😎.

[@RevZilla]

There's no hard and fast rule about height to reach. There are a lot of factors: the angle of the bars, the pullback, your torso length, and your arm length. You will need to measure the height and pullback of the stock handlebar then put your hands in the desired position in the air and have someone measure the difference from the stock bar. -DrewZilla

[@ellissmithjr6599]

@@RevZilla Thanks for the reply and info👍😎.

[@red2plus2]

Can you tell me which risers revzilla carries that are made to take a 1¼" bar that narrow down to 1" at the clamping area and covers the gaps between the riser and the areas where it steps up to the larger diameter bar?

[@RevZilla]

The standard diameter for risers at the clamping area is 1 inch, so if you have 1 1/4" bars that are stepped down to 1" at the clamping area, then you would want risers that have a one-piece top plate to cover the full width of the 1" stepped down area. Avoid one-piece risers that are angled, as they would show the step down. Look at those that are very rectangular. -DrewZilla *bit.ly/VTwinRisers_1inchDiameter

[@ZazoMotoVlogs]

Thank you for the information

[@toddballah5520]

Hey Lemmy, I have a 2016 iron 883 , can you tell me the max height for drag specialties riser without changing out my stock cable. What would the max height be in the pullback riser and the straight riser ? Thanks !!

[@RevZilla]

Your bike in particular has very little slack, you can really only get another 2" up in the riser, which would be the same for straight or pullback style. -Zack

[@toddballah5520]

Perfect , Thanks for the info 👍

[@kaiju4020]

You mention cables being to short. what about to long. I have a 48 special with tallboy bars but want to put on drag bars

[@liv4music]

I've run into that problem. You can get away with a little extra length, but not a lot or it will either not work or it'll look terrible. Worth spending a bit more to make it perfect so you'll be happy riding.

[@dalecarpenter8828]

I" handlebars are not just on Harleys !

[@USMCCGAGNG]

Solution: mc mechanics should all learn to create custom handlebars with tube bending mandrels. Everyone is different and paying middlemen in a long distance order for bars that might not be right is a waste.

[@TheKamikaze104]

Why are cables so damn expensive???

[@boydguie8129]

You guys are killing it . Nice work .