FREEWHEELER (FLRT) handlebar alterations and replacements

[rjcuttone]

I would like to hear from anyone who has replaced the OEM handlebars on a late model FLRT. Please indicate what you were looking to accomplish or correct , reflecting on your height, arm length or body type. Also include any ancillary changes made such as seat changes and backrests added that you think contributed positively to a larger solution.

Try to be specific about model #'s and give some estimate about rough cost in dollars and whether you think you accomplished your objective.

Thanks for your input and opinions.

 

[rhino 2]

I would like to hear from anyone who has replaced the OEM handlebars on a late model FLRT. Please indicate what you were looking to accomplish or correct , reflecting on your height, arm length or body type. Also include any ancillary changes made such as seat changes and backrests added that you think contributed positively to a larger solution.

Try to be specific about model #'s and give some estimate about rough cost in dollars and whether you think you accomplished your objective.

Thanks for your input and opinions.

With out being too Specific what are you trying to accomplish?

 

[LadyonaMission]

With out being too Specific what are you trying to accomplish?

I have a few things I did to make my Freewheeler more comfortable. I am 5'8" so my suggestions may not apply to you. These are not handlebar related, but they are comfortable.



Rider Floorboard Extensions for 2014-Up FL Tri-Glide & Freewheeler DK Custom (dkcustomproducts.com)

 

[JTJersey]

I have a few things I did to make my Freewheeler more comfortable. I am 5'8" so my suggestions may not apply to you. These are not handlebar related, but they are comfortable.

Rider Floorboard Extensions for 2014-Up FL Tri-Glide & Freewheeler DK Custom (dkcustomproducts.com)

I'm liking the idea of those floorboard extensions. I'll be ordering a set of those soon. Thanks for the tip.

 

[pigfoot63]

Love these PegBoards

I am running these PegBoards and Pingel 1 1/4 floorboard extensions. I have had these on two bikes

A+ on comfort.

 

[rhino 2]

I have a few things I did to make my Freewheeler more comfortable. I am 5'8" so my suggestions may not apply to you. These are not handlebar related, but they are comfortable.



Rider Floorboard Extensions for 2014-Up FL Tri-Glide & Freewheeler DK Custom (dkcustomproducts.com)

I had them on my 2017 Tri Glide and they work as advertised ..

 

[rjcuttone]

Okay. Here is the deal....

With out being too Specific what are you trying to accomplish?

For me, the OEM handlebars need more pullback and are too wide. Looking for someone who had the same or similar problem(s).

 

[PosseRider]

Been using the HD pullback on last 6 bikes since 2003. Believe they changed the name ,not sure. Had them put on my 2020Tri

 

[JTJersey]

The only thing I'd change would be the same bars but 10" tall instead of 12".

 

[priell3]

Ciro frame mounted foot peg mounts on our Freewheelers for leg comfort.

 

[JTJersey]

Asked my dealer about an estimate to replace my factory 12" ape hanger bars with a set of 10" ape hanger bars which I would provide. He estimated about $950 IF they didn't have to extend (?) the wires. They wouldn't have to extend anything, I'm going 2" shorter. There's no fairing in the way to deal with, either. It's a factory FLRT setup. I thanked him and declined his offer.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Asked my dealer about an estimate to replace my factory 12" ape hanger bars with a set of 10" ape hanger bars which I would provide. He estimated about $950 IF they didn't have to extend (?) the wires. They wouldn't have to extend anything, I'm going 2" shorter. There's no fairing in the way to deal with, either. It's a factory FLRT setup. I thanked him and declined his offer.

Sure makes you wonder about some of these (factory) trained guys

 

[osblacklagoon]

Has anyone installed handlebar risers on a freewheeler? (2023).
can you drill 1"or more hole in the cover?
I'm just looking for an idea.

 

[Jack Klarich]

You will have to alter the cover for sure, is that something you can live with is the question

 

[RKplus10]

I struggled with that idea for a couple of years. Depending on the height of the risers, you will probably have to lengthen the wiring and brake line anyway. Maybe clutch cable or an extension, too. Same as replacing bars.

I finally decided to replace the bars. It’s probably not much more effort and you will have a much cleaner setup. I was a little apprehensive about the internal wiring, but it wasn’t difficult. There are some quality bars out there that won’t break the bank. Good luck, whatever you decide.