Need some advice on Trike fit

[Recycledteen]

Carol, I am with Zammy on this one. The only difference was I used the Kromewerks +2 Bars which only moved back 2" and did not raise the 2" everyone else has been using. I have shorter arms and am 5'8" and it seems this helped me plus not having the extra height helped my hands from going to sleep. I had a small rise handlebar on my FLHTC and I noticed hand problems so when I changed the trike bars, I just went with the pullback only. Also all the wires went back into place.

Have you tried readjusting the bars closer to you by leaning them back a bit?

Also on the seat, I have the Mustang seat #76033 Touring seat and it moved me towards the bars just a bit and is a firmer seat. Of course you need to remember when changing the seat, that can also effect the position your hands are in on the bars too.

Here is a fitment chart on seats:

http://www.mustangseats.com/Mustang/Motorcycle-Seats-101-Overview

 

[TGCarol]

Thanks Fuzzy and Gary

It really seems like you did get lucky with an honest dealer Gary. I hope I get a similar price but I haven't found any HD bars that would fit the way I want. I guess the closest would be the mini apes. I think they will be too high though. Also, I don't think they are wider than the stock ones. :Shrug:

I started checking out the Wild 1 Chubby Bagger Low bars. Anyone have these?

 

[TGCarol]

Carol, I am with Zammy on this one. The only difference was I used the Kromewerks +2 Bars which only moved back 2" and did not raise the 2" everyone else has been using. I have shorter arms and am 5'8" and it seems this helped me plus not having the extra height helped my hands from going to sleep. I had a small rise handlebar on my FLHTC and I noticed hand problems so when I changed the trike bars, I just went with the pullback only. Also all the wires went back into place.

Have you tried readjusting the bars closer to you by leaning them back a bit?

Also on the seat, I have the Mustang seat #76033 Touring seat and it moved me towards the bars just a bit and is a firmer seat. Of course you need to remember when changing the seat, that can also effect the position your hands are in on the bars too.

Here is a fitment chart on seats:

http://www.mustangseats.com/Mustang/Motorcycle-Seats-101-Overview

Thank Rick. I thought about rotating the bars so they are closer but unfortunately, that would make them lower as well. I don't much like reaching so far forward and down. When I close my eyes and place my hands where they would be comfortable, they are always closer, higher and slightly wider as well.

I'm OK with my seat. I have a sheepskin on it so it's more comfortable When I do get around to replacing it, I would like to keep my seating position the same. My legs and foot controls are comfortable. My husband has a Mustang seat on his Street Glide. It's beautiful and he says it's way more comfortable than the stock one.

Thanks for your reply :clapping:

 

[Fearless]

Straighter grip angle

Remember Carol the wide sweepers are a little straighter on the grip. A little straighter worked really well for me because of my right wrist being damaged in crash years ago. Just a little reminder the narrow bars are close to OEM bars for angle of grip, but you don't really gain any leverage they are not wider just sayin. fred

 

[TGCarol]

Hi guys

I went to my Harley dealer Saturday for a "Fit Assessment". Not surprisingly they suggested the HD Bagger Reach handlebars. They had a bike there with them installed so I got to try them. They were very comfortable. They put the grips closer to me but not higher. That seemed OK. My hands were behind the faring, and they were much more comfortable than stock. They told me there would be no extensions needed of any kind but they still quoted me $600 including the bars. Wow. :xzqxz: I think I'm going to call around and see if I can get a better price. $600 is better than I thought but still a lot.

 

[Jack Klarich]

I went to my Harley dealer Saturday for a "Fit Assessment". Not surprisingly they suggested the HD Bagger Reach handlebars. They had a bike there with them installed so I got to try them. They were very comfortable. They put the grips closer to me but not higher. That seemed OK. My hands were behind the faring, and they were much more comfortable than stock. They told me there would be no extensions needed of any kind but they still quoted me $600 including the bars. Wow. :xzqxz: I think I'm going to call around and see if I can get a better price. $600 is better than I thought but still a lot.

Carol, look here first:



HD will tell u blah blah , it costs this much

Most of it is NOT true

IMO if ur handy with a wrench U can do this urself

I have changed a lot of bikes without ALL the baloney from HD the last bike was a 99 Sporty, I custom fabbed a Streetbob Mustang Solo Seat and my original Apes on her Sporty with common shop tools and nus and bolts I had Good Luck and don't let them scare U

 

[Fearless]

I went to my Harley dealer Saturday for a "Fit Assessment". Not surprisingly they suggested the HD Bagger Reach handlebars. They had a bike there with them installed so I got to try them. They were very comfortable. They put the grips closer to me but not higher. That seemed OK. My hands were behind the faring, and they were much more comfortable than stock. They told me there would be no extensions needed of any kind but they still quoted me $600 including the bars. Wow. :xzqxz: I think I'm going to call around and see if I can get a better price. $600 is better than I thought but still a lot.

Carol just to let you know I did mine for less than $225 three years ago and included the price of a used shop manual. I had never seen inside a batwing faring before I changed the bars. If Hubster changes Oil in vehicles he is up to this project. It is not rocket science just time consuming there are a ton of videos out there for instruction. And really no specialty tools needed. You go the route you feel best these bars and pricing only have to satisfy one person you. Good luck on your choice. Ride safe Fred

 

[TGCarol]

Thanks guys.

The hubster and I sat down and watched a very detailed video on changing handlebars. He's a super smart guy but has zero experience with wrenching save oil changes on his truck. We both decided to let the experts handle it.

I tried calling another dealer for a second quote but their service dept. is closed on Mondays. I'll try again today.

I really appreciate all the help from you thoughtful and very knowledgeable people. :clapping:This truly is special place and the best site ever .

 

[1dn5up]

Bar Replacing

The only scary part was the throtle wire conecter removal in order to feed into the bars. Clutch cable was rerouted outside of the fairing. Make sure lock to lock distance clears fuel tank. After the third beer , secure bar clamp and wire ty in fairing and reassemble. Just time consuming.

2x2 wide sweepers gave me the extra turning leverage as wellas the elbow bend for comfort.

 

[rhino 2]

Thanks guys.

The hubster and I sat down and watched a very detailed video on changing handlebars. He's a super smart guy but has zero experience with wrenching save oil changes on his truck. We both decided to let the experts handle it.

I tried calling another dealer for a second quote but their service dept. is closed on Mondays. I'll try again today.

I really appreciate all the help from you thoughtful and very knowledgeable people. :clapping:This truly is special place and the best site ever .

At one time i would do everything my self, Now just small stuff, like floor board extenders ' And only on a rain day...

At this stage of my life my time is worth more than what a dealer charges....

I use to do all my oil changes on my truck, And the Wife's car, Now its easy just to go to a quick change place and in 15 minuets be done with it....Even the oil change on my Tri-Glide, I let my dealer do them....

 

[TGCarol]

Called another dealer and they quoted me $212 plus tax for installation:xzqxz:. That's a $238 difference. Might be worth the ride down to Orlando.

 

[Fearless]

Called another dealer and they quoted me $212 plus tax for installation:xzqxz:. That's a $238 difference. Might be worth the ride down to Orlando.

Sounds like it's worth the ride for sure. Now just which set of Bars! :facepalm: good luck Fred

 

[rhino 2]

Called another dealer and they quoted me $212 plus tax for installation:xzqxz:. That's a $238 difference. Might be worth the ride down to Orlando.

To Quote Ronnie Reagan...Trust...But Verify.......

 

[LadyonaMission]

Called another dealer and they quoted me $212 plus tax for installation:xzqxz:. That's a $238 difference. Might be worth the ride down to Orlando.

I would call again to verify the amount. The person you spoke to may have looked in the book for handlebar change out for a motorcycle, not your trike. The dealers around here run specials so maybe they have something going on. Last month mine had 10% off of parts and $100 off on any K service.

Good luck.

 

[TGCarol]

Thanks guys. I will definitely verify.

 

[1dn5up]

Called another dealer and they quoted me $212 plus tax for installation:xzqxz:. That's a $238 difference. Might be worth the ride down to Orlando.

That means you will have $238 to spend while you waite plus enjoy the new ride home

 

[Fearless]

Thanks guys. I will definitely verify.

With what you save on the Handle bar job... more for other farkels for the ride ya kno... Triglides are never done just sayin... Fred

 

[TGCarol]

Taking a while

Well, the bar change is taking a while. I'm still trying to decide which ones. The HD Bagger Reach Bars would be fine and more comfortable than the ones I have but I really want that extra width for easier turning. I contacted five different dealers about the Khrome Werks Wide Sweepers and each of them assured me that they absolutely will not fit my 2016 Tri Glide :gah:. I know this is not true because several of you have installed them and a couple of you have 2016s like mine.

I have left messages at a couple of independent shops in the area and I'm waiting for them to get back with me. I'm now looking more seriously at the Wild 1 Chubby Bagger Low Bars. They are 34" wide like the Sweepers. Anyone have these?

 

[Jack Klarich]

http://www.boardtrackerharleyonline.com/

Carol, look here for your parts

Then copy it and take it with you

If they want you as a customer they should price match for you

Good Luck

PS, I use this all the time, If they wont price match Boardtracker gets my order, No tax and FREE shipping on 99 dollars and more

 

[Fearless]

Well, the bar change is taking a while. I'm still trying to decide which ones. The HD Bagger Reach Bars would be fine and more comfortable than the ones I have but I really want that extra width for easier turning. I contacted five different dealers about the Khrome Werks Wide Sweepers and each of them assured me that they absolutely will not fit my 2016 Tri Glide :gah:. I know this is not true because several of you have installed them and a couple of you have 2016s like mine.

I have left messages at a couple of independent shops in the area and I'm waiting for them to get back with me. I'm now looking more seriously at the Wild 1 Chubby Bagger Low Bars. They are 34" wide like the Sweepers. Anyone have these?

Good luck with your search it's a shame HD dealers are so narrow minded, and greedy. Good luck Those type of dealers are an independent shop best reference. Those chubby bars are nice look at 14" to 16" several people I know have them 12"s are not much higher than OEM they are deceiving on the rise. As long as you do not raise fuel tank to control air flow they will work fine. Fred

 

[trike lady]

I believe they are fibbing, as I have gone to the web site for Khrome Werks and it lists those bars for all bikes with 'Bat Wing' fairings. Read here for yourself: http://www.khromewerks.com/shop/detail/300517A

 

[TGCarol]

Thanks guys. I'm getting a little discouraged but I'll get it done.

 

[TGCarol]

Hi "The One and Only Trike Lady" biglol:I love it). Yes. I've been to the website many times. Even emailed them. I don't know why the Harley dealers are saying they don't fit. They say the Narrow Sweepers will fit but not the Wide Sweepers. :xzqxz:

 

[paws]

Carol...

Just for funsies you might check out this website, see if they might have something that would work for you. On the right-hand side of the website is listed what they offer for the various bikes by manufacturer.

helibars.com

 

[TGCarol]

Carol...

Just for funsies you might check out this website, see if they might have something that would work for you. On the right-hand side of the website is listed what they offer for the various bikes by manufacturer.

helibars.com

Thanks for the website. These look like great bars :clapping: I think they are a little out of my budget though.

 

[trike lady]

Funny thing with me is, the part does fit and I install it and prove it to them. I had a 1988 Blue Electra-glide Classic and it had farkles on it that were for newer models. The parts guy said that won't fit an older bike, I purchased a saddlebag top trim that was for 1994 and newer and the radius of the lid didn't change and thus it fit.

There are 6 sets of bars, the only set you cannot use are the ones for the 'Shark nose' fairing.

Don't be discouraged, find an independent shop and ask one of their guys. I had way too much fun making stuff work that I was told wouldn't. If I still lived in Florida I'd be willing to do the job.

I looked to see if someone I knew still had their shop in New Port Richey and no, they have closed up for good. It was a decent shop and the father and son were knowledgeable. Maybe Trikes by Design in Inverness can help you out.

 

[TGCarol]

Thanks Trike Lady. I will check out "Trikes by Design".

I have some some feelers out to some independents. One hasn't returned my call, but the other emailed me to say that he was out of town for the next 5 days and will put a quote together for me as soon as he gets back.

Always happy to get a referral to a reputable shop .

 

[trike lady]

You're welcome.

I used to have a rolodex with shop names and now I have bookmarks with shop names and parts suppliers. I always share the info with others.

 

[trike lady]

Here's one of the pics of the blue dresser I was mentioning. the light bar on the tour pak was not meant for a 1988 but yet its on there, as is the fancy chrome rail trim. One day I'll put all this stuff on a 1TB hard drive for easier access, instead of digging through CDs. There were more parts that went on the bike sitting on the storage unit with drawers.

 

[trike lady]

TGCarol

Did they ever get back with you for the new handlebars for the trike?