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[TCinVA]

Thanks, Terry.  That's what I thought.  I'm going to give Wild 1 a call myself.  So I'm clear on the explanation to my dealer, the 575s are "tapered", therefore eliminating the need for the indentation for the master cylinders on either side.  Correct?
Thanks tons,
Tony

[Midnight Rider]

A quote straight off the Chubby website:

CHUBBY® BARS ARE NOW MADE TO WORK WITH HYDRAULIC CLUTCH CONTROLS AND NEARLY ALL CUSTOM CONTROLS WITHOUT
MODIFICATION, CONTROLS CAN BE ROTATED AND POSITIONED ON BOTH SIDES FOR OPTIMUM COMFORT AND CONTROL.

Select models have not yet made the transition, so if you do have
a hydraulic clutch please specify when ordering.

The 575's have made the transition.

[TCinVA]

A quote straight off the Chubby website:

CHUBBY® BARS ARE NOW MADE TO WORK WITH HYDRAULIC CLUTCH CONTROLS AND NEARLY ALL CUSTOM CONTROLS WITHOUT
MODIFICATION, CONTROLS CAN BE ROTATED AND POSITIONED ON BOTH SIDES FOR OPTIMUM COMFORT AND CONTROL.

Select models have not yet made the transition, so if you do have
a hydraulic clutch please specify when ordering.

The 575's have made the transition.

Thanks again, Terry.  Sounds like the dealer was speaking with a "nimrod".  I'll set them straight.  This is what's so great about this forum.  You guys know your chit.
Tony

[Fired00d]

Thanks, Terry.  That's what I thought.  I'm going to give Wild 1 a call myself.  So I'm clear on the explanation to my dealer, the 575s are "tapered", therefore eliminating the need for the indentation for the master cylinders on either side.  Correct?
Thanks tons,
Tony

After talking to them you may want to check w/Jim (hd-dude) before you order. He does sell them and can't say for sure, but there may be a savings if you order from him vs Wild 1.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Midnight Rider]

Thanks, Terry.  That's what I thought.  I'm going to give Wild 1 a call myself.  So I'm clear on the explanation to my dealer, the 575s are "tapered", therefore eliminating the need for the indentation for the master cylinders on either side.  Correct?
Thanks tons,
Tony

That is correct, sir...

[Twolanerider]

Thanks again, Terry.  Sounds like the dealer was speaking with a "nimrod".  I'll set them straight.  This is what's so great about this forum.  You guys know your chit.
Tony

Any chance the dealer has stock of their own they were hoping to use up of something else?  Or just don't want to go to the hassle of changing the bars?  It is a pretty straightforward bit of information for them not to have gotten a handle on it after all.

Even the prior version of the 575 bars (with the indent rather than the taper) worked fine.  You didn't have quite the range of motion for adjustment but the range you did have was where you needed it to be.  The bars not only look good they really are a benefit to riding comfort too.  So it's worth pursuing.

[Midnight Rider]

After talking to them you may want to check w/Jim (hd-dude) before you order. He does sell them and can't say for sure, but there may be a savings if you order from him vs Wild 1.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Jim does sell them to us at a discount...Jim sent me mine.  But, d00d, I think because Tony is having the dealer do it, they may have issues with him bringing his own parts in...  

Tony...if not, just get 'em from Jim.  The clamp is a CCI product, readily available through almost any shop, and a very nice piece and only 20 bucks or so.

[Midnight Rider]

Any chance the dealer has stock of their own they were hoping to use up of something else?  Or just don't want to go to the hassle of changing the bars?   It is a pretty straightforward bit of information for them not to have gotten a handle on it after all.

Even the prior version of the 575 bars (with the indent rather than the taper) worked fine.  You didn't have quite the range of motion for adjustment but the range you did have was where you needed it to be.  The bars not only look good they really are a benefit to riding comfort too.  So it's worth pursuing.

Therein may lay the stinking fish, Don....

[Fired00d]

Jim does sell them to us at a discount...Jim sent me mine.  But, d00d, I think because Tony is having the dealer do it, they may have issues with him bringing his own parts in...  

Tony...if not, just get 'em from Jim.  The clamp is a CCI product, readily available through almost any shop, and a very nice piece and only 20 bucks or so.

Ahh, understood.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[hd-dude]

Yep, I am a dealer for Wild 1 and I have them in stock, Will save you a few bucks too!

As far as the taper goes the older style 575's had to be special ordered with the flat spot on both sides for the hydro clutch. the standard units did not have the flat on both sides. Now with the new style units they all have the tapered down ends to oclear the master cylinders. As Don said the big benefit in the newer tapered style is the range of adjustment for the controls. It is very likely that your dealer has an old pair on the shelf or just does not know what they're talking about.

[TCinVA]

Yep, I am a dealer for Wild 1 and I have them in stock, Will save you a few bucks too!

As far as the taper goes the older style 575's had to be special ordered with the flat spot on both sides for the hydro clutch. the standard units did not have the flat on both sides. Now with the new style units they all have the tapered down ends to oclear the master cylinders. As Don said the big benefit in the newer tapered style is the range of adjustment for the controls. It is very likely that your dealer has an old pair on the shelf or just does not know what they're talking about.

Thanks to everyone.  Got to the bottom of this (I believe) with Terry's help.  Spoke with the parts guy again.  He'd called Drag Specialities (who they normally deal with) and apparently spoke with one of their newer employees.  He has it all straight now.   I suggested that I could purchase the bars and have them install, but they will only install what they sell  .  Not a problem, since they will give me a 20% break on the parts and labor.  I'm okay with that.  Would much prefer to keep my business with the "knowledge collective", but for the stuff I'm getting at delivery, pretty much have to go with the dealer's rules, but I'll be back for more "stuff".  I'm getting that OCD urge .
Again, you guys are the best and thanks for all the help,
Tony

[nixobilly]

Just ordered Wild One bars from HD-Dude. 

Is the Custom Chrome handlebar clamp part number 26145?  Does anyone have the PN for the upper brake line cable?

Thanks,

Mark

(I wish HD-Dude's shop was in Houston!!!)

[bisounours]

Hey Mark,

The reference is #45252-04 for the brake line.


Jacques

[Midnight Rider]

Just ordered Wild One bars from HD-Dude. 

Is the Custom Chrome handlebar clamp part number 26145?  Does anyone have the PN for the upper brake line cable?

Thanks,

Mark

(I wish HD-Dude's shop was in Houston!!!)

That is correct on the clamp, and also the line part number given by Jacques.  I got my clamp through a local Indy shop.  It's really a nice piece...HD would charge 50 bucks for it if they had it.

[nixobilly]

2 questions:

Received W1 chubby's yesterday - great shipping service HD-Dude!  I think these will be much better than stock though I wish they had a few more degree rotation out as my wrists will still not be perpendicular to the grips.  I'm sure there is no way to bend them out a little before mounting.....?  They sure look pretty....

How do you remove the left grip so that it is easy to reinstall -- I remember when I removed my stock grips from my RK the left one left was pretty tore up since it is glued to the bar....

Thanks,

Mark