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How thick are the handlebars on a Harley Davidson motorcycle?
Bar diameter/thickness: The stock handlebars on Harley-Davidsons are 1” thick across the entire bar (this the outside diameter), some companies refer to this as “thick”. You may come across bars refered to as “ [mageProductLink sku="321-0281" title="\chubby [/mageProductLink]” or “fat” that means the OD/thickness is larger than stock.
Can I use stock cables and wires with the handlebars?
You can use stock cables and wires with the Heritage style handlebars, I don't have a part number right now but if you do a search you will find lots of post on them. I put 14" on a couple of years ago a little re routing of the wires and work out great When rerouting the clutch line, where am I moving it to?
What size risers and bars do I need for my Harley?
You’ll also need to figure out the diameter of your stock risers and bars. In general, older model Harleys used 1″ bars while newer ones switched to 1 and 1/4″. You’ll want to double check the mounting pattern of your top clamp too. I chose to go with a pair of 8″ straight risers from Drag Specialties.
Can you put 12 inch handlebars on a 11 inch bike?
Thats correct. You can do 12's and just need to re route clutch cable. These are Khrome Werks 2+2's on my 11. Only had to reroute clutch cable. HD Heritage Style handlebars work great and they are only around $80.
What is the diameter of stock Harley handlebars?
As far as industry standards, Handlebars typically come in either 1" or 7/8" diameter. Almost all Harley applications will use 1", however, for those riders looking for fatter bars 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" are available and may require special clamps/hand controls depending on the bars.
How do you measure ape hangers for cables?
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What size bars Street Glide?
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How are Harley Davidson throttle cables measured?
1:305:30How to Properly Measure Harley Davidson Clutch & Throttle CablesYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipGo from the corporator in down here go to up to the elbow. And then that will give you theMoreGo from the corporator in down here go to up to the elbow. And then that will give you the measurement of the cable.
What size is throttle cable?
Inner Wire Diameter: The diameter of the inner wire, 1.2mm & 1.5mm commonly used for throttle and choke cables, and 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.0mm used on clutch and brake cables.
How are Harley bars measured?
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What size are stock Street Bob handlebars?
Handlebar Diameter: 7/8".
What size are stock Low Rider S handlebars?
Handlebar diameter: 7/8".
How much torque do you need for a top clamp?
If you want to use a torque wrench, the specs are 30-40 ft lbs for the riser bolts and 12-15 ft lbs for the top clamp.
Can you upgrade risers on Harley Davidson?
Most risers are available in either chrome or black which helps you to find the look you desire. It’s worth noting that upgrading your risers might not be possible on all Harley Davidson models ( mainly touring bikes). Softails, Dynas, and Sportsters are all great candidates for this modification though.
