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[Yzernie]

Hey Ernie, had the Harley Pullbacks on my last ultra, they are 2 inches wider and back to the rider 2 inches, how do your bars compare to the Harley Pullbacks?
And about how much did the dealer charge for the install?

Having never felt the HD bars ti is hard to say.  The width sounds about the same but I have no idea if the grip degree angles are even close.  The 578's can be rolled forward toward the fairing or back toward the rider so there is some play there.  As they currently sit on the bike I'd say they are about 1" closer to me.  Comfy in that position but may roll them back 1 more inch just to see if I like them better.

I had my indy do the install.  He is also a 20 years HD Master and has a side business he runs out of the garage/shop at his house.  Total install with bars, extended clutch and brake lines, extended wiring and his labor was right at $900.  The braided lines were made to match the stock stock ones and were more expensive than a std braided line.

[Yzernie]

Is it necessary to lengthen the break, clutch and wiring to install the 578's or did you make the change just in case a taller bar was in your future plans?

Mechanic said the stock lines were a little to short.  He said he could have routed them differently and they would have just made it but would have been at the edge of length with no extra.  I wanted to retain the stock routing so I had him order the longer ones.  I didn't ask about the wiring because I wanted it extended anyway in case I wanted to go with a 12" bar. 

[Mr. Warlock]

Just got my 578's yesterday. I'll be attempting the install without extending any lines, I'll let y'all know how it works out. Hope to be able to get at it Friday night.

[ole bill]

Let us know of any wiring needs or switching any cables, and any problems you run into, I'll be asking a friend to do mine for me, he was a Harley mech, and about how long you took on the install.

[Yzernie]

Just got my 578's yesterday. I'll be attempting the install without extending any lines, I'll let y'all know how it works out. Hope to be able to get at it Friday night.

I'm taking my bike in Sunday for the shop to put on Monday. Looking forward to getting my hands on them.

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Any updates fellas?

[Mr. Warlock]

Yep, update....

The bars cannot be installed without the wire extensions. The hydraulic lines are fine and just need to be rerouted a touch.

It's possible to take the connectors that need wire extensions loose from the panel that they are connected to, to get them to be able to connect. But, it would make re-installing the inner fairing very, very difficult and not worth the chance of scratching it up while trying to get the connectors plugged in.

I've had Rebecca at Tri City send me the wire connectors 12" and will be finishing up the install this afternoon. I'll post the full install time when I get a chance but it's going to be approx. 3 1/2 hours at a very leisurely pace. Wires pulled through the bars very easily and are long enough that the extensions can be added after the bars are attached.

Rick

[DerbyCityCVO]

The shop that had made a appointment to get mine done let the bike sit for 2 days and told me it could be 1 to 2 weeks, I went and picked it up. 2 friends that have swapped bars on their Ultra's are going to help me do it. Hopefully this weekend.

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[Yzernie]

Good info Warlock.

Derby, that just sucks.  That, in part, is why I had my indy do the install for me.  Good luck with your install.

[Mr. Warlock]

Update #2

Hit a snag. Not a biggie but you should be prepared. Consider the thickness of the new bars compared to the stock bars. I was able to get the inner fairing installed fine but the dash panel (at the fork lock) has to be relieved in order to re-install with the thicker bars. Again no biggie and only added about 20 minutes to get the dash sanded nicely and installed. A Dremel tool with the sanding drum is all that's needed. The plastic sands fast so be careful and don't be too aggressive with it.
The inner fairing hits the bars also, not really hurting anything but I will want it clearanced. I will go back and sand the inner fairing at another time to clearance it.

I know all these will fit a touch different on each individual bike but I don't know how anyone was able to install the dash panel without clearancing it first. The screw holes were off by at least a quarter inch. If it was forced into place it will only be a matter of time before the screw holes break out and or the panel cracks. If the holes were made bigger there would not be any material left at the edge and will probably still crack.

[Jswerve]

Update #2

Hit a snag. Not a biggie but you should be prepared. Consider the thickness of the new bars compared to the stock bars. I was able to get the inner fairing installed fine but the dash panel (at the fork lock) has to be relieved in order to re-install with the thicker bars. Again no biggie and only added about 20 minutes to get the dash sanded nicely and installed. A Dremel tool with the sanding drum is all that's needed. The plastic sands fast so be careful and don't be too aggressive with it.
The inner fairing hits the bars also, not really hurting anything but I will want it clearanced. I will go back and sand the inner fairing at another time to clearance it.

I know all these will fit a touch different on each individual bike but I don't know how anyone was able to install the dash panel without clearancing it first. The screw holes were off by at least a quarter inch. If it was forced into place it will only be a matter of time before the screw holes break out and or the panel cracks. If the holes were made bigger there would not be any material left at the edge and will probably still crack.

You have to do that on a pre 14 as well with 1 1/4" or bigger bars.

[tpb857]

You have to do that on a pre 14 as well with 1 1/4" or bigger bars.

I guess I got lucky.  I put 575s on my 12 CVO SG and my 09 SG.  Fit was not a problem.  I'm pretty sure they were 1 1/4".  I just picked up my 14 CVO Limited yesterday.  From reading this thread, I may hold off a little before changing the bars on it.

[Jswerve]

I guess I got lucky.  I put 575s on my 12 CVO SG and my 09 SG.  Fit was not a problem.  I'm pretty sure they were 1 1/4".  I just picked up my 14 CVO Limited yesterday.  From reading this thread, I may hold off a little before changing the bars on it.

There's 2 rubber grommets in the ignition cover that won't fit over bigger bars I had to pull them off and then dremel the small plastic risers off the back side.

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[Eqcons]

There's 2 rubber grommets in the ignition cover that won't fit over bigger bars I had to pull them off and then dremel the small plastic risers off the back side.

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Wasn't a problem for me with 575s on my '07 and '09....

[Jswerve]

Wasn't a problem for me with 575s on my '07 and '09....

No idea never had 575

[tpb857]

There's 2 rubber grommets in the ignition cover that won't fit over bigger bars I had to pull them off and then dremel the small plastic risers off the back side.

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Yes, the rubber grommets on the fairing cap were right up against the new bars, but the cap still fit.  I didn't have to trim anything to put it back together and the cap didn't seem to be stressed at all.  Maybe it has something to do with the angle of the bars.