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[hard10]

Just for Ken, I was going to title this 'AJ's Chubby' but thought better.
If I drop enough hints maybe someone will know what I want for Christmas this year. But, I don't know for sure which p/n I want. I have tried these on Don & Terry's bikes and like the feel alot. Since I added the Corbin, I ride a little higher up in the saddle causing my arms to go numb. My only problem is that I want to retain the stock setup i.e. grips & internal wiring. I believe that the 575's are a larger diameter so that would not work.
Can anyone shed some light on this subject? TIA, AJ

[hd-dude]

AJ;
The 575's are designed to be used on the baggers. They will work fine with your stock grips and internal wiring. You will need a +2" brake line and possibly a +2" throttle and idle cable as well. The hydro clutch will work fine.

Sent you a PM as well.

[Twolanerider]

Just for Ken, I was going to title this 'AJ's Chubby' but thought better.
If I drop enough hints maybe someone will know what I want for Christmas this year. But, I don't know for sure which p/n I want. I have tried these on Don & Terry's bikes and like the feel alot. Since I added the Corbin, I ride a little higher up in the saddle causing my arms to go numb. My only problem is that I want to retain the stock setup i.e. grips & internal wiring. I believe that the 575's are a larger diameter so that would not work.
Can anyone shed some light on this subject? TIA, AJ

AJ, the bars are a larger diameter in all viewable areas.  Where the grips and clamps attach they are standard diameter though.

All your stock wiring and grips will go through or attach to the 575 bars.  The only extra hassle you might run in to would be one that I believe Terry and I have both dealt with a little. 

He replaced one of the switch housing front clamps with a unit that combined the clamp and a new switch for his Legends air shocks.  If memory serves he had to do a little body and fender work on that new clamp half because the area of it that contained the new switch extended farther out over the handlebars than the stock clamp did.  It extended far enough to go out over the wider diameter part of the handlebars. 

I had to do the same thing with the replacement clamp that now contains the switch for the heated grips.  I think I remember reading that later versions of Wild 1's handlebars actually taper out a bit making even this problem less of an issue.  So you might not have to deal with it now even with the larger clamp parts that we had to mess with.  With only original parts attached to the bars it'll be fine as is though.

The only other caveat to changing the bars is that Wild 1 will recommend changing not the clamps that hold the switch housings to the bar but the handlebar clamps themselves (beneath the radio).  The stock parts are two separate smaller parts.  Wild 1 prefers using a beefed up one piece upper clamp.  It's a 20-ish dollar part.  You'll also need a longer brake line.

[SBB]

Just for Ken, I was going to title this 'AJ's Chubby' but thought better.
If I drop enough hints maybe someone will know what I want for Christmas this year. But, I don't know for sure which p/n I want. I have tried these on Don & Terry's bikes and like the feel alot. Since I added the Corbin, I ride a little higher up in the saddle causing my arms to go numb. My only problem is that I want to retain the stock setup i.e. grips & internal wiring. I believe that the 575's are a larger diameter so that would not work.
Can anyone shed some light on this subject? TIA, AJ

AJ

How about if I have Nancy call Susan and let her know what you want. Along with the right part #'s. We only buy from hd-dude and can order it if that would help. Jim send me a pm letting me know the cost so Nancy can let Susan know!

Hows that AJ?
Anything else you want while we are at it?

 

[hard10]

AJ

How about if I have Nancy call Susan and let her know what you want. Along with the right part #'s. We only buy from hd-dude and can order it if that would help. Jim send me a pm letting me know the cost so Nancy can let Susan know!

Hows that AJ?
Anything else you want while we are at it?

 

Thank you all for your replys.

The only other thing I would need to know then Chip is how long it will take you to do it and when can I drop it off? 

[SBB]

Thank you all for your replys.

The only other thing I would need to know then Chip is how long it will take you to do it and when can I drop it off? 

Two hours and whenever you want.
Unless you bring beer, then 3.5 hours!

So pm me if you want this to happen.
I will have to call Jim but since your paying he can overnight them!

 

[SPIDERMAN]

Just to toss in my 2 cents, I bought everything to install a set of Wild-1 Chubby's on LD from hd_dude and everything fit perfect. No trips to the local indy shop. Took more than two hours on my RG however as the fairing had to come apart and well Beagle and I had to self lubricate a bit and - - - - you know how it is. Anyway, Elvis has a set of 12" and they've made a believer out of Mark and I've got 10"ers on LD. Best damn mod you can make to your ride.

B B

[Eqcons]

Just for Ken, I was going to title this 'AJ's Chubby' but thought better.
If I drop enough hints maybe someone will know what I want for Christmas this year. But, I don't know for sure which p/n I want. I have tried these on Don & Terry's bikes and like the feel alot. Since I added the Corbin, I ride a little higher up in the saddle causing my arms to go numb. My only problem is that I want to retain the stock setup i.e. grips & internal wiring. I believe that the 575's are a larger diameter so that would not work.
Can anyone shed some light on this subject? TIA, AJ

I'm in the middle of doing this to my bike.  The WO Chubby 575 is the one you want, and it will be fine with your stock grips and internal wiring.  Current version of it is tapered at the ends, as 2L says, and no dimples are necessary.  The two additional items you need are 45252-04 SS Brakeline kit, and 55917-08 Handlebar clamp.  That handlebar clamp is standard on the 08 Ultra, I believe.  Buy that clamp, and NOT the Custard Chrome one that others have used, as it's a better fit in the space. (And in any case the Custard Chrome one is more expensive than the Moco one it's a direct copy of!!)

Jim

[SBB]

Just to toss in my 2 cents, I bought everything to install a set of Wild-1 Chubby's on LD from hd_dude and everything fit perfect. No trips to the local indy shop. Took more than two hours on my RG however as the fairing had to come apart and well Beagle and I had to self lubricate a bit and - - - - you know how it is. Anyway, Elvis has a set of 12" and they've made a believer out of Mark and I've got 10"ers on LD. Best damn mod you can make to your ride.

B B

See AJ
Buy from Jim and no problems.
See Brians post about time!

What cha waiting for?

 

[Twolanerider]

Just be forwarned this isn't a SS Minnow job.  Ain't no three hour cruise.  First one I did was a long Saturday task.  The second I did still took me a good four hours plus.  And that time there was no beer in the process (which might have been the problem ).

[REGGAB]

Prices on these things aren't too bad either:

WO575:  $175.31
45252-04:  $107.93
55917-08:  $16.32
12 pack Yuengling:  $8.50

OK, what else do I need?  Any consumables/expendables..........other than beer?  I suppose this would be a great time to do the Heat Demons...Oh, and I guess I'll need a 1.25" clamp for my Techmount and cup caddy. 

[Chief]

I'm glad AJ started this thread as I need to do something after the bars got bent in 'the incident'. Is there a clear answer as to the need for longer throttle and idle cables? What about going to urethane bushings?

[Twolanerider]

I'm glad AJ started this thread as I need to do something after the bars got bent in 'the incident'. Is there a clear answer as to the need for longer throttle and idle cables? What about going to urethane bushings?

With the WO575 bars your throttle, idle and clutch cable will be ok.  Only need the longer brake line.

I changed to urethane bushines a year or so ago.  Maybe a "firmer" feel in the bars.  Maybe it's all in my head.  Since it's all apart anyway, however, why not put in something that will last all but forever in place of something that won't?

[Eqcons]

With the WO575 bars your throttle, idle and clutch cable will be ok.  Only need the longer brake line.

I changed to urethane bushines a year or so ago.  Maybe a "firmer" feel in the bars.  Maybe it's all in my head.  Since it's all apart anyway, however, why not put in something that will last all but forever in place of something that won't?

Got any info on the urethane bushes 2L?

Jim

[Twolanerider]

Got any info on the urethane bushes 2L?

Jim

You'll need HD # 56298-03 Jim.  There are aftermarket products a little cheaper.  But likely not enough cheaper to justify tracking down and having them mailed over if you don't have a local shop with stock.