Changing the Handlebars on my Motorcycle DAYS Before A 1,000 Mile Road Trip

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Changing the Handlebars on my Motorcycle DAYS Before A 1,000 Mile Road Trip
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@HerTwoWheels 2 года назад

H-D Bars: bit.ly/3wUVzvM

@tex9280 2 года назад

Rider comfort is an important issue for rider safety ❗ & can save your life.... Having 12" Ape Hangers on my old Harley surely helped save my life, as kept my arse on the seat & not thrown over the top in my accident. A semitrailer ran a red light 🤬 & I survived, so as soon as I purchased my "17 FXDB streetbob I changed the bars to Factory 47 16"Marlo bars..... I love the aggressive look & mostly enjoy feeling safer, life behind bars❣️ Keep Living the FUCKING Dream Safe travels 🙏❣️ 💪🇦🇺💪

@HiroNguy 2 года назад

@Homeboy The Black Leprechaun Except for the humidity + constant rain on days off from work.

@juice_whoranit 2 года назад

Jess you and shadetree have inspired me to start riding, hopefully I'll be in a seat in a couple weeks. It's also so cool to see you riding roads around me, hopefully I get to run into ya one day!

@arthurdanielles4784 2 года назад

As an established MC rider for over 43 years, off road, sport, tour bikes et When you first start out with getting your hands and YOU on your first bike..😗 Take your time on deciding WHAT bike, CCs, WHAT YOU are going to use it for on a basis of HOW much ie touring, local trips, off road et et ?? TYRES! For example and OFF road tyre is NOT the same as a road tyre general use et BAGGAGE.. I ALWAYS went for clip on, easy remove YET secure, baggage. FAIRING?? 👀My professional long distance city to city courier work was vastly different re the machine, wind resistance, all weathers protection against the bike I used for trips to the beach with my girl on the back et ? 👀There are loads of RU-vid vids from experienced riders et for newbies et We ALL had to start somewhere BUT these days UNLIKE when I first started out, there is a wealth of wisdom available SO slowly slowly catchee monkey as they say..👀 Lastly as our girl points out, a good rapport with the dealer / servicing department is what any MC rider should aim for ESPECIALLY as a newbie.. BUT! DO YOUR RESEARCH and avoid the ones who takes the bucks but ultimately don't give a **ck?! 😗DON'T be put off by the size of the bike to start with. 👀When I went from a 500cc to my first 750cc it was a beast of a machine.. whoa... OMG!! BUT after a couple of months, an experienced rider becomes one with the machine.. free flowing, effortless and immersed in the pleasure.. I've since ridden over 1000cc machines ALL of them beasts in their own beauty BUT ! Choose the bike that suits YOUR PREFERENCES, YOUR NEEDS, YOUR BUDGET!

@Whosoever141 2 года назад

Weird

@XenaTheQuadCamBikah 2 года назад

Hope the bars end up working for you comfort wise. In 2012 I went to the HD 10” mini apes on my bike which is probably what your stock bars were. They’re very comfy for me but everyone is different. My arms are short so I needed to kick them back toward me a tiny bit. You may end up having to do that too. And no shame in not doing your own work. I’m a girl who likes to save money whenever possible, I have a garage and my own tools and am blessed to have the skills to do my own work. So far have saved many thousands by doing my own mods and bike services. I rather just go out to my garage and get it done when I have the time rather than having to make an appointment. I understand not everyone has the skills to do their own and that’s fine as long as the necessary service doesn’t get neglected it’s all good. Enjoy the ride today it’s gorgeous here near Boston! ☀️🏍😎✌️

@KB_OMeara 2 года назад

Great choice on the black mirrors. The bars look good too!

@bikerboot888 2 года назад

They look great. I have 10’s also and adjusted towards me every so slightly for comfort. Great job though!

@ChaseJasperDown 2 года назад

The bars look great! Farrow seems like the place to go for repairs and custom work.

@davidporter8332 Месяц назад

They look great on your bike

@ryanm8456 2 года назад

I have the 12” on mine and love them. You are right. It will take some getting use to. But it has to be about comfort. I am much more comfortable.

@jerrylinton1 2 года назад

I just installed kst straight jacket bars on my 16 rgs in 14", completely changed the feel of the bike compared to those wheelbarrow bars. If you wanna change them up after the trip, I'd recommend going 12" so you can angle the entire bar back toward you so you're not stretched out. Most of the kst bars are narrowed compared to harley bars so it'll bring your hands a little closer together which also inspires confidence on leaning the bike. I've found the wider the bar the more my shoulder muscles ache after a long ride. Just food for thought. Always love the videos. Cheers

@bedabizkit4871 2 года назад

it looks definetly better, if it feels better 2 - u did everything right!

@willial4 8 месяцев назад

Bars look great. I have the 14” HD bars and love the way they look.

@UncleBogator 2 года назад

Yo those bars are really slick!

@97gmc97 2 года назад

Good luck and enjoy your trip!

@Mr.FLOYDs 5 месяцев назад

Like suspension adjustment and sags, you do know there’s a limit of safety you can extend the bars upright until it is no more safe to do so. An experienced rider will automatically find their comfort with each handlebar adjustment and not have to go to a learning curve. Maybe a slight, but it shouldn’t be days. Possibly couple of hours. Also the whole idea of these bars upgrade is to make you sit upright on the motorcycle and not have bad postures. Such bad postures from stock handlebars also gave you major tailbone back pain. Last is you could have just adjusted your stock bars a little upright instead of changing the whole thing. Eventually you will find your comfort zone using your new bar at the same height your body desires for them to be comfortable. And that can be done on the stock bars with just a little push upright. But hey I enjoyed watching this vid, because I wanted to see someone else other than myself on a 12 inch bars. Honestly I just want to upgrade to them for the looks. Not mainly for comfort because again, the stock bars on mine have already been adjusted to my comfort.

@zion1126 2 года назад

Wow, that’s creative, you came up with a solution. I had those fused bars in 14 inch. Now I have L. A.Choppers Hammereds 14 in. I hope those work for you.

@randyphillips5713 2 года назад

Looks great! Have a safe trip

@johntoppit5167 2 года назад

I cam across your channel from another youtuber I follow. He ( @Dr.Harley ) mentioned you in a video about selecting your handlebars. You have some great videos. Thank you.

@geraldgoodiii6993 Год назад

HELL YEA! I moved a set of tires 30 miles down the hwy so I wouldn’t have to drop them off with a cage Gotta get creative. I love this ! Best ever tho is the dude with a big ass mullet in a TYPHOON riding with a 24 of BOTTLES balanced on his gas tank lol on a softail standard .. it was blue

@DougJessee 2 года назад

I got ROX bar raisers that raised my bars 2” and added another pivot point to let me adjust the bar’s position. Helped a lot!

@herbolmstead5938 2 года назад

I know you probably get a lot of advice but. KST Custom pathfinders are the BEST bars for a Roadglide. Two piece design so SUPER adjustable and SUPER easy to install. Originally went with the H-D chiseled low bars and they looked awesome but just not that comfortable for my 5’6” body. Got the 12” Pathfinders and was able to dial them in perfectly. You can thank me later lol

@chada.700 2 года назад

The bars look great, and the bike sounds awesome. That little clip of it cruising into the shop was very nice.

@Firestorm637 2 года назад

U you our a safe rider. Good to keep bike safe before trips. Dealerships do the job right the first time. Everything is warranty if something not tight vs Shadetree mechanic. Hell yah

@ricchapman4204 2 года назад

Those look really good!!! Ride safe Jess!!! Yip yip!!!!

@Firestorm637 2 года назад

Nice video. Thx! He took great care of the bar install

@jasonadams5187 2 года назад

Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thank’s Jess

@concrete981 2 года назад

just changed the fuel pump. crawling under the bike, some gasoline splashing on my face, good times....sweet video.

@paulbronnenberg2075 2 года назад

Looks MUCH BETTER !!! Are you gonna put the hand guards back on ?? I went from stock bars on 2020 Fatboy 114 to 14 " apes so I remember the learning curve takes a while.... but now I LUV how it handles much better than the stock. Others also said at the higher handle bar levels my arms would "go to sleep" but I have NOT found that to be a problem with Cruise Control to relieve the arms occasionally. And I found with the apes I can make tight turns EZr. !! THANKS for sharing !!!

@davidwhite5529 2 года назад

I absolutely love the mini apes that came with my 2020 Harley Davidson 1200 Iron. It is really more comfortable than most other handle bars I've had on my other bikes in the past with the exception of the 2009 Kawasaki 900 Vulcan Classic I used to have. The bars I had on that bike was extremely comfortable.

@denisestaley2724 2 года назад

Love the new bars! I had to show my husband how you got them to the dealership. He mentioned a couple of guys he's seen riding with tires strapped to them. No sooner did he finish his sentence and you mention carrying a tire!! James seems like such an awesome tech, glad you have him.

@HerTwoWheels 2 года назад

BAHAHAHA!

@bradybingham2317 2 года назад

Bars look good! I went with 12” KST Bison Bars on my Street Glide Special back when I had it. The bars did feel good but they always vibrated my hands to sleep! Hopefully the handlebar vibration doesn’t put your hands to sleep like they did mine.

@rahulkhanna3322 2 года назад

What beautiful roads to drive.. ❤

@adamnash3914 2 года назад

Camera angle is good, those new bars look amazing. So much more comfortable. You're going to love them.

@Firestorm637 2 года назад

Sometimes aftermarket electronics will not work with Harley’s canbus wiring. Always good to give local dealerships business or they will be out of business.

@theNongskiShow 2 года назад

Definitely a new look and yes, it feels great!! You'll get used to it and will surely love it! 10" bars are just right!!! Nice one Jess!!

@seaninness334 2 года назад

While in motion, the image stabilization looks fine. Sitting and at idle, you can see it. Not the end of the world. I hope they do the trick for your comfort and control. Best wishes on this trip. Definitely let us know if there are any issues with the new bars/riding position over longer distances.

@fldad32USA 2 года назад

Just added 12 min apes to my 2021 StreetGlide and HD split mirrors. Had my Dealership Miracle City HD do the installation. It came out fantastic!

@BorderlandBiker 2 года назад

I had my reservations about changing the mirrors, but it was a good shout...

@heaththomas5440 2 года назад

I enjoyed the video. I just bought a 2018 Road Glide in Wicked Red and LOVE it only had 2400 miles on it. So much on RU-vid on custom stuff. Maybe I will see you on the road somewhere. And your bike looks amazing. Safe riding Beautiful

@bradandchrisknoblock1758 2 года назад

They look sweet!

@BoringFisherman 2 года назад

I like the new bars for sure. And I'm glad you kept those wind deflector things. I figure once you get used to the new bars you will be more comfortable on your road trips and all. Thanks for the video!

@amasdaha9734 2 года назад

I’m sure someone already brought this up, but I think you should angle your new bars back towards yourself slightly, I think they will feel better. Ciao

@ocglide2566 2 года назад

I am the same height 5'7" I tried the same bar and pulled them off right away, I needed more pullback on a bar. I ended up going with 12" KST Spearhead bars there a three piece bar very adjustable and I love them.

@whskywolf 2 года назад

Bars look good

@bavarikus4103 2 года назад

Handlebars looks much much better. The mirrors also. I like it.

@pauladleta9036 2 года назад

Haha, get it done! You'll love them, got 14 inch on my two road bikes. RMFR.

@SheWillRide 2 года назад

HAVE A GREAT RIDE OVER TO BRO!!!!!!

@gilbertomeza3871 2 года назад

Awesome bars, Appa is looking amazing!!! Safe journeys, keep your two wheels rolling and recording!!!

@romanaround7494 2 года назад

I just got bars on my ultra limited that I bought 3 weeks ago. 1 1/2 X 14" tall. Absolutely love them.

@kellybgliding 2 года назад

The bars looks awesome. Safe travel on your road trip.

@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr 2 года назад

Hey Jess! The bars look really good! I hope you have a nice and safe road trip. Maybe you can get a few more miles on Appa with the new bars before you head out. Can’t wait to watch your Vlog of the trip. Ride safe!

@FLHCSfan68 2 года назад

Nice... If you are happy and more comfortable is what matters.

@waynekibich3753 2 года назад

That looks really good esp with the black mirrors

@capecodbiker9902 2 года назад

They look great it take a minute to get use to new bars you’ll be good

@gregoryhousch725 2 года назад

I cant wait to add some aftermarket bars on my 2022 Road Glide... so many people speak of how much more control they have over their Hogs 💯

@hardtop8086 2 года назад

Bars look great!

@shane8493 2 года назад

The bars look great. I did my bars on my Road Glide and it was a “Nightmare”. If the tech says it’s hard, it’s hard.

@rottenryan9457 2 года назад

Hahaha Jordan will love them love handles haha perfect install 🤘💯🤘

@RogerBankerFishmiser 2 года назад

The Bars look good! I feel the same about the hand position on Stock Harley bars. They just feel so unnatural.

@jennifer-schanuth 2 года назад

if you ever change your intro, you'll need to put the OG in hall of fame. random thought as I'm watching haha

@YogiHarleychick 2 года назад

You’ll love them! I have the Lo Chiseled on my Road Glide. The handling and control of the bike is so much better🤘🏽

@HaXaW5150 2 года назад

You find out real quick why the factory love those long bent corners verses the 90 degree corners when start putting handle bars on. Oh yeah, the bars look awesome.

@johnbueoy2018 2 года назад

Very Nice!!!

@smoothsam7 Год назад

Nice love that bike love that racing strip for real

@stevelamping8656 2 года назад

next upgrade you need is the 180 front tire. I love mine bike handles like it is glued to the road and soaks up bumps

@RG9591 2 года назад

Jess to be completely honest it sounds like the new bars look better to you but have now created many more problems, stretching to reach the bars, accessory placement. ....... There shouldn't be a lot of adjustment needed for "better" add-ons, it's a lot like going to a chiropractor. .......... it either feels better or it doesn't. Remember "safety over looks" !!!

@yamaharider8014 2 года назад

Yeah, I like the feel of the type of bars you had installed, more than the original style. It's more comfortable on my wrists. Steering is easier too. I may have fueled at that Pilot truck stop driving semi. I now fuel exclusively at Love's bc they have the best rewards/points...👍😺

@Tryke_Ryder 2 года назад

9:30 in the video, James is calling you bad names!!!😆🤓

@ItzLegitEnough 2 года назад

I understand not wanting to wrench on your bike, especially when you live a busy life style. There’s something about a weekend off, and a motorcycle in need of some new mods, that sounds like a meditative time to me. 🤌🏻

@subdu3dcha0s35 2 года назад

You could totally start your own brand of bars off of this video and call them “Love Handles”! That was an awesome transportation idea and they look awesome on Appa!

@markzimmerman9576 2 года назад

Sounds like you may want to adjust your bar location a bit. Rotating your bars forward or back even a fraction of an inch can make a big difference in comfort.

@brettcreech3490 2 года назад

Love the video Jess be safe.

@kristen23231 2 года назад

I was at farrows east on Saturday with my husband. We took a day trip to Columbus from greenup and was bummed I didn't get to meet you! I was hoping we'd pull in and see your bike.

@HerTwoWheels 2 года назад

Aww bummer! I was out of town!

@jimmyturbeville8753 2 года назад

Hey Jess that will be one of the best up grades you can do to your bike i put 12 in. mini apes on my street glide and i love them really helps on the arm and neck pain that stock bars cause you will be fine with 12 in bars no need to change any cables

@MrPAULONEAL Год назад

I had a set of Fat Drag Bars and Risers on my Softail.

@williamjohnson6624 Год назад

Hey jess, those are excellent bars for you .

@cisa1622 2 года назад

I was like thinking about safety with those bars on your hips( I understand transportation on motorcycles are tricky). Good to see you had no drama in road.

@chukhentcy5642 2 года назад

Can you have James pull the new bars back a little closer to you? I don't know how I missed this video, I just watched it for the first time today :-* Enjoy you new Barz! ;-D

@virginiatrailcameravideos 8 месяцев назад

Came upon this as yesterday I got my bike back where the guy raised them for me but without me there. They are now too high for me and my arms are way too extended. I tried to get used to it but I rode it about 300 miles today and it just felt dangerous. I tried to change the clutch location but it was still tough. I think I'm going to try to tilt them back down a bit.

@ddraiss 2 года назад

Bars look good. I'm glad you have a mechanic you can trust, even if he looks like he is still in Junior High! Lol

@HerTwoWheels 2 года назад

My eyes about popped out of my head when I found out he was actually older than me! 😅

@SLO-Ride 2 года назад

First thing I changed on the Street Bob years ago, was the bars. The curved mini's that were installed, just looked bad, and felt bad. I went with the 13" chrome "Chiseled" style. Night and day in handling and looks. On the Softail Custom, I found the wide Beach Bars were initially not liked at all...until I put enough miles on to really start liking them, a lot! Ok, it took like 3 blocks to change my mind! I also never liked baggers and crash bars and windshields and big fat seats for two and floor boards. However, this bike just sang to me her siren song, and I fell in love with all of her! I giggled how James hair matched Appa so well 😁 Oh...not an advertisement...Look into MotoHorns for a real horn that is real loud. I've put them on both bikes (two on the Softail), and both cars (two in the 4Runner)! People on the next block will hear you honk!

@kyanvilman3659 2 года назад

I think they look great. It always takes a bit to get used to new bars but I think you’re gonna love them. Also it might be the camera angle but you might try rotating your controls up a touch might help you with hitting the horn.

@BigXam 2 года назад

Did something similar while taking them to a friends house to put mine on. Lol. You do what you gotta do! 😂

@garyehrhardt3136 2 года назад

New bars are like new boots, got to walk a mile to break them in. Looks good Jess happy riding.

@danielE8102 Год назад

I think I'm wanting the same bars for my 22 Road Glide.

@skechur 2 года назад

Hubby gonna love those bars !!! 😉 ROFLMAO 🤣

@kettabee 2 года назад

Looks so freaking good!!!

@vinnyfisher1776 2 года назад

Like the look of the new bars.& I hope that they prove perfect for you. Awesome service from Farrow H D, they sure do a fantastic job for you. 👏👏. Hope all goes well for you on your latest adventure. Have a fantastic time & ride safe. 🏍🏍💨💕

@arthurdanielles4784 2 года назад

The key to getting the RIGHT machine for YOUR use is to DO YOUR RESEARCH. Our girl demonstrates several important points. 1. RU-vid is a great place to LEARN, UNDERSTAND and COMPREHEND from the EXPERIENCE of accomplished riders.👍 2. DON'T spend your bucks wasting it on the WRONG machine.. BUDGET and don't forget the SUNDRIES/NECESSITIES! Recovery costs, INSURANCES, CLOTHING and of course a decent motorcycle HELMET.. 👍3. Joining a local club et can be good fun for meet ups, social events et AND getting gear at cheap prices et from those who no longer need gear.. ? 😀Stay safe whoever, wherever you are.

@haneymoto 2 года назад

The bars around your waste would be perfect for two up riding. 😂

@joewilliams5396 2 года назад

From where I'm sitting they look great.

@michaelcorbeil81 2 года назад

Looks good Jess! I just put new bars on my Sportster, wish I had done it 5 years ago when I bought the bike. Safe travels on your trip!

@denisrodrigue8531 2 года назад

omg, that is so funny on how you brought your handlebars to the HD Dealer, be safe and don't scratch anything

@kc0lif 2 года назад

I've seen some people have bars over there head or almost same level as there chin definitely different. you right that's what mechanics are for a lot tech going on motorcycles.

@1davechandler 2 года назад

I loved mine right from the get-go, mine are somewhat like yours, I have the 12 inch Factory 47 bars, they are more of the meat hook style and I have 2000 miles on them and think they are wonderful.

@billywebb9614 2 года назад

Is adding slide bars to a riding jacket a new safety mods? Works for me. 😆 Awesome

@josephmirigliano8728 2 года назад

They look great 👍🏻 ride safe and enjoy

@metalworx4765 2 года назад

I really like the nostalgia of HD motorcycles, I’ve ridden them, from an FXR EVO, to a road king 88. I’ve never owned one, HD bikes are out of a lot of peoples price range, due to the financing, 12% interest rate from Eaglemark finance with a decent credit score. These bikes are now classified as a luxury item like a boat or motor home.

@brianheffernan5434 2 года назад

That was an entertaining video, Jess. Happy Memorial Day!

@bigjames6719 2 года назад

Nice I like it

@xcronex 2 года назад

they look great! nice choice. Also might I add that whenever I've taken my bike for service at the HD Dealer they'll always wash it unlike most of the local mechanics I've gone to which aren't all the much cheaper either.