Handlebar wiring

[osblacklagoon]

I recently bought a 2023 Harley Freewheeler. (I started to fall down too often on my Road Glide). I’m 77 years, 6’1” 250lbs.

I would like to replace the handlebars. These stock bars appear to be 10 to 11 inch tall. I haven’t found the actual size documented anywhere.

With the stock bars, pulled back; to keep closer, my hands/arms are at a downward angle. I would like to get the placement of my hands at shoulder height. 14” apes? As far as the electrical wires, I assume that I can lengthen them by splicing with new wire.

Here is my question:

The brake and clutch lines will need to be extended. How do I extend them, with out buying the whole expensive kits?

Money is the problem.

 

[Notgrownup]

Anything more than 12” usually will require longer clutch and brake cable/line. I have a 12” Dominator miter apes I will sell you, they are practically new. Had them on my 21 TG.

 

[New Orleans Kevin]

There are wire extensions available (plug n play) from Harley Davidson and aftermarket. They eliminate cutting / splicing and possible headaches down the line

 

[Papa Zook]

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[osblacklagoon]

Anything more than 12” usually will require longer clutch and brake cable/line. I have a 12” Dominator miter apes I will sell you, they are practically new. Had them on my 21 TG.

I don't know if your 12" Dominators are worth the trouble if they are only 1 or 2 inches taller than the stock bars? what is your asking price? are all the wires still intact?
thank you

osblacklagoon

 

[Papa Zook]

12" Bars are what 90% of Trike & Bike owners purchase when upgrading their scoot, because they hit the sweet spot for comfort for a majority of riders. They are more than 1 or 2 inches taller than stock HD touring bars, but by way of tucking or re-routing the cables, 12" bars are the maximum height that will work without replacing your cables. Comfort is achieved not just by the increased height, but by rotating the bars rearward, so your reach is reduced. It does wonders to relieving lower back pain on extended rides.

 

[Notgrownup]

I don't know if your 12" Dominators are worth the trouble if they are only 1 or 2 inches taller than the stock bars? what is your asking price? are all the wires still intact?
thank you

osblacklagoon

No wires, you can reuse stock ones $200 shipped.

 

[osblacklagoon]

can you use handlebar risers on a 2023 freewheeler?

 

[RKplus10]

You could take a look at the Rox risers. ??? I had considered trying them, but had doubts about them fitting with the cover.