How To Choose Handlebars & Risers For Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

[@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]

Sleep

[@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.

[@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.

[@arthurleino]

I ordered and received my cam cover for my 83 FXWG from you guys 4 years ago. Installed easy with no leaks!

[@levipriday3882]

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

[@billydamnit]

Dude, you are extremely talented. You could be a star. No shit. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@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.

[@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.

[@thetruth4588]

When lemmy speaks, the world listens.

[@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

[@nbt3663]

Shhhh I'm listening. 😁

[@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 !!! 😎

[@John-cc1pc]

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

[@billyphelan4841]

I like lemmey he's very knowledgeable and sounds like Kermit the frog on steroids lol.

[@mrbreezeet1]

LMAO!

[@maxonteamone]

Oh god now I can’t not hear it lmao

[@italiaboyfresh87]

Real slick throw an insult In With a compliment

[@spelle2237]

Right on lmao

[@victorjbarker]

I think he sounds more like Seth Rogan...

[@michaelsteal9128]

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

[@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.

[@dadtrap]

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

[@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.

[@chrislacosse6500]

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

[@danlonick800]

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

[@mikelivingston6157]

You always explain things very well

[@DansMoto]

Lemmy, you look like Bobby from SOA :D

[@Cheaps928]

Hahaha true

[@jamalymall]

Facts

[@boydguie8129]

You guys are killing it . Nice work .

[@djinnfree1]

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

[@carr_liito688]

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

[@TATVCanada]

Phenomenal video; tons of info, no fluff!

[@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.

[@dndusel]

Very very very informative and presented extremely well..

[@RideFastGetWeird]

Cruisers/HDs with clips ons are my go-to. LOVE that look.

[@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

[@bluepearlnewbaby]

Where is Lemmy.

[@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.

[@Maxtowers71]

I could listen Lemmy for hours... he's got knowledge without being obnoxious...

[@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

[@PrestonBaggett]

I don't comment on videos very often but I really enjoyed this one. It was educational and entertaining. I'm a huge fan of that sporty. This may be a foolish question, but you guys wouldn't happen to have a breakdown of the aftermarket parts you've put on that sporty you'd be willing to share?

[@tushers]

good video, very comprehensive and through!

[@T3b_Custom]

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

[@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?

[@TheJester8463]

Where did you get that cluster mount

[@PatrickHege]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@Al-xk7wl]

Very thorough and informative. Excellent!

[@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

[@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.

[@KevinTaddeo]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@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.

[@backdoorcruiser]

What are those risers on the z bars?

[@lawrencewiley3104]

Outstanding video

[@ronhoskins2]

What kind of tires are on the Sportster?

[@anthonyscott16]

This was super helpful. Thanks Lem!

[@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.

[@kurtisroberts8485]

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

[@samey2korn]

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

[@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?

[@Gethobori1]

What type of tires the sporster has ???

[@ogt92fromthe1step9]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@Sabahes_ASMR]

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

[@iscout61kenney10]

thank you, lemmy.

[@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?

[@patfrommaine1596]

very very good informational video even for a mechanic.

[@RidinCountry]

I got rise! Hehe... changing mine this winter, very informative vid! 👍

[@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

[@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

[@davepelfrey3958]

That was alot of good information Lemmy!

[@DRChevalier]

Great education, as usual from Mr. Lem

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@r1johnny]

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

[@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.

[@DiamondBalazhi]

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

[@coryyuh1108]

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

[@codycaporaso3132]

Great video! You are awesome man!!

[@franzelfelix5493]

Thank you.

[@ZazoMotoVlogs]

Thank you for the information

[@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… $$$$$$$

[@asessins7634]

Thank you Revzilla

[@TexasEdition]

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

[@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?

[@lencarter1460]

Always great videos!

[@maddog7999]

i think u got pullback and sweep backwards

[@MakoVette]

Lemmy is a god, just saying...

[@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.

[@Youngsoldier93]

LEMMY!!! WHAT UP BROTHA!!!

[@MrChrisk858]

Love the channel bro!! Where can I find that do it yourself patch you have? Love that 👍

[@RevZilla]

You just have to look for them online or at random shows. -DrewZilla

[@McLovinbtw]

Very good video i have 2012 ninja 650 it comes stock with handle bar can you guys do a quik video about touring and naked bikes with handlebars

[@Krustychiken]

Does anyone know the speedo used at 5:27?

[@jonnycando]

This info can apply to all sorts of bikes!

[@vickderrick]

what kind of bars was those that had the adjustable sweep. I need those

[@RevZilla]

They're Klock Werks Kliphangers. -DrewZilla *bit.ly/Kliphanger

[@alvingallegos2086]

Ty Lem

[@swampg88tr]

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

[@marka3239]

Great video, thanks.

[@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

[@lawrencewiley3104]

Thx

[@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

[@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

[@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