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[Chief]

Looks like you're gonna have a party?  My chubbys need to be installed too.  Can I come (assuming I have a running bike, lol)?

Sounds like fun Jerry. We'll line them all up and do it assembly line style.

[Pbody]

You guys have me all spun up about this mod now...  This mod's been in the back of my mind, but since you've posted part numbers and install info, I'll move it up front...  (Thanks for the part numbers and other recommendations.) 

Does anyone have (and can then post) a picture of a CUSE2 with these bars installed--am very curious as to what the final product looks like and how they sit in relation to the bat-wing, etc...

Thanks...

[Fired00d]

You guys have me all spun up about this mod now...  This mod's been in the back of my mind, but since you've posted part numbers and install info, I'll move it up front...  (Thanks for the part numbers and other recommendations.) 

Does anyone have (and can then post) a picture of a CUSE2 with these bars installed--am very curious as to what the final product looks like and how they sit in relation to the bat-wing, etc...

Thanks...

Ask and you shall receive - Wild 1 Chubby 575 Install.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Pbody]

Thank you sir...  That's a very informative thread...

[Fired00d]

You're welcome. I will have a talk to Terry about having dirty socks on when he takes pictures.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[REGGAB]

You're welcome. I will have a talk to Terry about having dirty socks on when he takes pictures.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Yeah, really.  The idea was sound, but the execution was fundamentaly flawed.      Sure does save the paint tho'.

[porthole]

WO575
45252-04 Brake Line
55917-8 Handlebar bracket
56298-03 Urethane Bushings
Heat Demons
1.25" Techmount Clamp
1.25" Cruiser Caddy Clamp

What else do I need?

Henry,

Techmount has an "early" and "late" part number for the bar mount. Call them, I ended up having an early style and they sent me a bracket N/C.

If I was to do the bars again, or I have a reason to dig into the fairing (hint, heated grips) I will replace the throttle cables.

On my bike they are just a bit snug for my preference. With the fork hard over the cables bind (forks straight, twist open throttle, crank bars to the left and let go of throttle, tight cables = throttle not returning to idle).

Most of the time quotes are about right. I had my old bars off and on the bench in 40-45 minutes. The reverse was another 3 hours or so.

[Pbody]

Okay...  I'm jumping on this band-wagon and am ready to order parts.

But, the recommended brake line is HD 45252-04 (+2, S/S), which HD says fits an FLHRC.  A different HD number is listed for my CUSE2.  Of course, I implicitly trust the tech info on this forum, but it's in my nature to question anamolies like this.  Can someone verify that they've used this part number, with these new bars, on a CUSE2?  Is there a lot of excess line/hose to deal with?

Next, I want to go ahead and change my throttle cables (control is sticky--I've lubed the hell out of both cables (tried different types of lube) and I've adjusted several times).  I see some say the stock cables are just long enough.  I'm wondering if I should order stock replacements or a pair of +2 cables.  Will the +2 cables be too long?

Thanks for the clarification...

[REGGAB]

Okay...  I'm jumping on this band-wagon and am ready to order parts.

But, the recommended brake line is HD 45252-04 (+2, S/S), which HD says fits an FLHRC.  A different HD number is listed for my CUSE2.  Of course, I implicitly trust the tech info on this forum, but it's in my nature to question anamolies like this.  Can someone verify that they've used this part number, with these new bars, on a CUSE2?  Is there a lot of excess line/hose to deal with?

Next, I want to go ahead and change my throttle cables (control is sticky--I've lubed the hell out of both cables (tried different types of lube) and I've adjusted several times).  I see some say the stock cables are just long enough.  I'm wondering if I should order stock replacements or a pair of +2 cables.  Will the +2 cables be too long?

Thanks for the clarification...

Have you tried INOX?  That stuff is slicker than snot on a glass doorknob.   

[Pbody]

Nope...  Haven't heard of the stuff.  Choices are limited over here, and shipping HAZMAT is sometimes a problem..  I was just back in Baltimore for a quick TDY and looked around for some liquid graphite--no joy...

I'll look on-line for INOX and see if I can get some sent this way.  Thanks!

[ultrafxr]

Nope...  Haven't heard of the stuff.  Choices are limited over here, and shipping HAZMAT is sometimes a problem..  I was just back in Baltimore for a quick TDY and looked around for some liquid graphite--no joy...

I'll look on-line for INOX and see if I can get some sent this way.  Thanks!

Pbody, haven't seen your posts before and glad to meet you.  Spent some time on that island myself many, many years ago.  You'll enjoy that scoot even more when you get her back stateside where you've got more room to let her roam.

[Robmay]

Anyone got any pics of the Chubby's on a Road Glide?

[Twolanerider]

Anyone got any pics of the Chubby's on a Road Glide?

Rob, the 575s I've been told won't work on the Road Glide.  Try looking at their 517:

http://www.wild1inc.com/wo517b.html

[hd-dude]

Anyone got any pics of the Chubby's on a Road Glide?

I would not use the 517's. They turn your wrists at an comfortable angle. Almost like your holding wheel barrel handles. I have done many Road Glides with the 8", 10", and 12" Apes. They are very comfortable. The 8" are about the same height as stock but put your hands in a better position. The most common is 10" apes but I have done the 12"ers as well.

[Twolanerider]

I would not use the 517's. They turn your wrists at an comfortable angle. Almost like your holding wheel barrel handles. I have done many Road Glides with the 8", 10", and 12" Apes. They are very comfortable. The 8" are about the same height as stock but put your hands in a better position. The most common is 10" apes but I have done the 12"ers as well.

Jim, what was it that went on Brian's bike?  Those looked good, real good.