| 1. | Refer to the Service Manual and follow the instructions given to remove the seat and disconnect the battery cables, negative cable first. Retain all seat mounting hardware. | |
When servicing the fuel system, do not smoke or allow open flame or sparks in the vicinity. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could result in death or serious injury. (00330a) | ||
| 2. | FLSTC models: Loosen the fuel tank. Refer to FUEL TANK REMOVAL in the appropriate section (Carbureted or EFI Engine) of the Service Manual. |
| 1 | Caliper bleeder valve |
| 1. | Carefully make note of the front brake line routing and the orientation of the banjo fittings. Disconnect the brake line from the front brake caliper and the front brake master cylinder assembly. Save the banjo bolts, but discard the two brake-line gaskets found at each banjo fitting. See FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER in the Service Manual. | |||||||||||
| 2. | Remove the old brake line from the motorcycle. | |||||||||||
| 3. | Using a T27 TORX® drive head, remove the front-brake master cylinder and clutch-lever assemblies from the handlebar. NOTE Refer to the Parts Catalog for your year and model for a replacement stock clutch cable, if needed. Ask a Harley-Davidson dealer about the selection of Genuine Motor Accessory Custom Braided Clutch Cables, Throttle and Idle Cables, and Brake Lines that are available. | |||||||||||
| 4. | Refer to CLUTCH HAND CONTROL: REMOVAL in the Service Manual, and follow the instructions to disconnect the clutch cable from the clutch lever. If the clutch cable is being replaced, disconnect the clutch cable from the side cover, and remove the cable from the vehicle. NOTE Molex connectors are used for the handlebar control wiring on 2007 and later models. 2006 and earlier vehicles use Deutsch connectors. Refer to the MOLEX ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS or DEUTSCH ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS section of the Service Manual for disconnection and re-connection procedures. Before disconnecting the handlebar control wiring, note the wire routing. | |||||||||||
| 5. | Disconnect the handlebar control wiring from the gray and black 6-way main harness connectors under the fuel tank. | |||||||||||
| 6. | Refer to HANDLEBAR SWITCHES: RIGHT HANDLEBAR CONTROLS section of the Service Manual for removal of the right-side switch housing assembly and harness. This is necessary to access the throttle cables. | |||||||||||
| 7. | Refer to the THROTTLE CONTROL section of the Service Manual to disconnect the throttle cables from the existing right grip/ throttle sleeve assembly. | |||||||||||
| 8. | Refer to the LEFT HANDLEBAR CONTROLS section of the Service Manual for removal of the left-side switch housing assembly and wire harness. | |||||||||||
| 9. | See Figure 2. Remove and discard the four hex socket head screws (1) that fasten the handlebar upper clamp (2) to the risers (3). Discard the clamp. Remove the handlebar (4) from the motorcycle. |
Figure 2. Handlebar Clamps and Risers (FLSTC) | ||||||||||
| 10. | If the left-side hand grip is not glued to the
handlebar: Remove the hand grip and set it aside for installation to the new handlebar. NOTE Make note of the installed sequence of the riser attaching hardware to ensure correct re-assembly. | |||||||||||
| 11. | Remove and discard the stock handlebar risers. Save the remaining hardware for later installation. NOTE 2007 and later models use Molex connectors. 2006 and earlier vehicles use Deutsch connectors. Refer to MOLEX or DEUTSCH ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS in the Service Manual for terminal removal and re-installation procedures. DO NOT remove the wires from the Molex or Deutsch handlebar switch connector pin housings under the fuel tank. | |||||||||||
| 12. | Note the wire colors and positions in each cavity of the socket housings leading from the switches. Refer to the wiring diagram and the ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS section in the Service Manual. Remove the wires from the socket housings. | |||||||||||
| 13. | Use tape to wrap the wire terminal ends from each source to make separate leaders. Wrap each leader tight enough to enter the grommet hole and pass easily through the new handlebar. Proceed to "New Handlebar Wiring". |
| 1. | Using a T-40 TORX® drive head, remove and retain the button head screw on the underside of the fork stem and bracket assembly that holds the brake line manifold tee. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Carefully make note of the front brake line routing and the orientation of the banjo fittings. Disconnect the brake line from the front brake calipers and the front brake master cylinder assembly. Save the banjo bolts, but discard the two gaskets found at each banjo fitting. See FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER in the Service Manual. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Remove the old brake lines from the motorcycle. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Using a T27 TORX® drive head, remove the front-brake master cylinder and clutch-lever assemblies from the handlebar. NOTE Refer to the Parts Catalog for your year and model for a replacement stock clutch cable, if needed. Ask a Harley-Davidson dealer about the selection of Genuine Motor Accessory Custom Braided Clutch Cables, Throttle and Idle Cables, and Brake Lines that are available. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 5. | Refer to CLUTCH HAND CONTROL: REMOVAL in the Service Manual, and follow the instructions to disconnect the clutch cable from the clutch lever. If the clutch cable is being replaced, disconnect the clutch cable from the side cover, and remove the cable from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 6. | Remove the headlamp assembly from the headlamp nacelle. See HEADLAMP in the Service Manual. NOTE Molex connectors are used for the handlebar control wiring on 2007 and later models. 2006 and earlier vehicles use Deutsch connectors. Refer to the MOLEX ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS or DEUTSCH ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS section of the Service Manual for disconnection and re-connection procedures. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 7. | Disconnect the handlebar control wiring from the gray and black 6-way main harness connectors inside the headlamp nacelle. Disconnect the electronic cruise-control wiring from the two 4-way connectors if so equipped. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 8. | Refer to the HANDLEBAR SWITCHES; RIGHT HANDLEBAR CONTROLS section of the Service Manual for removal of the right-side switch housing assembly and harness. This is necessary to access the throttle cables. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 9. | Refer to the THROTTLE CONTROL section of the Service Manual to disconnect the throttle cables from the existing right grip/ throttle sleeve assembly. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 10. | Refer to the LEFT HANDLEBAR CONTROLS section of the Service Manual for removal of the left-side switch housing assembly and wire harness. |
Figure 3. Nacelle, Headlamp and Handlebar Cover (FLHR Models) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 11. | See Figure 3. Reaching inside the headlamp nacelle (4), remove the flange nut (6) to release the trim strip (5) at the top of the nacelle. Retain the nut and trim strip for re-assembly. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 12. | Carefully pry off the fork-lock label plate (3) from the stock handlebar cover (2). Remove the entire plastic plate; do not remove the adhesive label from the plate. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 13. | Remove and retain the two Phillips flat head screws (7) underneath the label plate that hold the handlebar cover to the fork lock. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 14. | Remove the Phillips pan head screw (8), nut (10) and flat washer (9) holding the front of the handlebar cover (2) to the nacelle. Discard the handlebar cover, but retain the screw, nut and washer. |
Figure 4. Handlebar Clamps and Risers (FLHR Models) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 15. | See Figure 4. Remove and discard the screws (1) and flat washers (2) that fasten the handlebar upper clamps (3) to the risers (5). Discard the clamps. Remove the handlebar (4) from the motorcycle. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 16. | If the left-side hand grip is not glued to the
handlebar: Remove the hand grip and set it aside for installation to the new handlebar. NOTE Make note of the installed sequence of the riser attaching hardware to ensure correct re-assembly. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 17. | Remove and discard the stock handlebar risers. Save the remaining hardware for later installation. NOTE 2007 and later models use Molex connectors. 2006 and earlier vehicles use Deutsch connectors. Refer to MOLEX or DEUTSCH ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS in the Service Manual for terminal removal and re-installation procedures. DO NOT remove the wires from the Molex or Deutsch handlebar switch connector pin housings inside the nacelle. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 18. | Note the wire colors and positions in each cavity of the socket housings leading from the switches. Refer to the wiring diagram and the ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS section in the Service Manual. Remove the wires from the socket housings. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 19. | Use tape to wrap the wire terminal ends from each source to make separate leaders. Wrap each leader tight enough to enter the grommet hole and pass easily through the new handlebar. Proceed to "New Handlebar Wiring". |
| 1. | Remove the plastic wiring retainer clips that secured both switch harnesses to the original handlebar. | |||||||
| 2. | See Figure 6. Slide a grommet (2) onto each of the switch-wire bundles, positioning the grommet close to the switch end. | |||||||
| 3. | Apply a light coat of liquid soap, window cleaner, or all-purpose lubricant such as WD-40®, to the right-side switch wire bundle. | |||||||
Wiring in the switch housings must be routed exactly as shown. Pinch points in the switch housings can short-circuit or sever wires, which could cause loss of control resulting in death or serious injury. (00415b) | ||||||||
| 4. | See Figure 5. Route the wire bundle through the switch housing as shown. Gently feed the wire bundle into the right-side hole and toward the center of the new handlebar. |
Figure 5. Switch-Housing Wire Routing (Right-Side Housing Shown) | ||||||
Carefully pull the wires through hole in handlebar to prevent stripping the wires. Stripped wires can cause short circuits and damage vehicle electrical components, which could cause loss of vehicle control resulting in death or serious injury. (00418b) | ||||||||
| 5. | Pull the taped end of the wire bundle through the wire-exit hole at the bottom center of the handlebar. | |||||||
Grommets in each of the wiring holes in the handlebar must remain in position after routing the wiring through the handlebar. Operation without the grommets in place can damage wires, causing a short circuit which could result in death or serious injury. (00416d) | ||||||||
| 6. | Repeat Steps 3 through 5 for the left-side switch wires. | |||||||
| 7. | See Figure 6. Insert the switch-wire grommets (2) into place in the switch-wire holes in the handlebar. | |||||||
| 8. | Loosely fasten the brake-lever and clutch-lever clamps to the new handlebar. | |||||||
| 9. | Loosely fasten the handlebar switch housings to the new handlebar. | |||||||
| 10. | See Figure 6 : a. Cut the 4 in. (102 mm) long piece of heat-shrink tubing (3) from the kit into two equal pieces. b. Slide one piece of the tubing over the end of each switch-wire bundle exiting the center hole of the handlebar. | |||||||
| 11. | Remove the tape from the ends of the wire bundles. | |||||||
| 12. | Check for electrical continuity between the handlebar and each wire in the wire bundles. Continuity would indicate a short circuit, which would require examination of the wires and routing in the switch housing. NOTE The heat-shrink tubing on the wire bundles exiting the bottom center of the handlebar must be installed to protect the wires from damage and short circuits at the wire-exit hole on the handlebar. | |||||||
Wires exiting the bottom center of the handlebar must be protected from wear with heat-shrink tubing at the wire-exit hole on the handlebar. Failure to protect wires with shrink tubing can cause short-circuits or severed wires, which could cause loss of vehicle control resulting in death or serious injury. (00432c) | ||||||||
| 13. | Position the heat-shrink tubing (installed on the wire bundles in step 10) in the area of the center wire-exit hole on the handlebar. |
| 14. | Refer to the notes made during the removal steps, and the wiring diagram and correct ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS section in the Service Manual. Insert each socket terminal from the left-side switch-wire bundle into the correct cavity of the gray socket housing removed earlier. | |
| 15. | Insert each socket terminal from the right-side switch-wire bundle into the correct cavity of the black socket housing removed earlier. | |
| 16. | FLHR models:FLSTC models: Connect the gray handlebar control socket housing to the gray 6-way pin housing under the left side of the fuel tank. Connect the black socket housing to the black 6-way pin housing under the right side of the tank. a. Obtain two switch wire extension harnesses (purchased separately). Connect the gray extension harness pin housing to the gray 6-way socket housing coming from the bottom-center of the handlebar, and the black extension harness pin housing to the black socket housing from the handlebar. b. If so equipped, connect the 4-way cruise control harnesses to the extensions in the same manner. c. Feed the wire extension socket housings into the headlamp nacelle. d. Connect the gray wire extension socket housing to the gray 6-way pin housing inside the nacelle. Connect the black socket housing to the black 6-way pin housing inside the nacelle. e. Continue after Step 9. | |
When servicing the fuel system, do not smoke or allow open flame or sparks in the vicinity. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could result in death or serious injury. (00330a) | ||
| 17. | FLSTC models: Re-install the fuel tank. Refer to FUEL TANK-INSTALLATION in the appropriate section (Carbureted or EFI Engine) of the Service Manual. |
| 18. | Slowly turn the front wheel to the full right fork stop and then the full left fork stop to be sure the handlebar does not contact the fuel tank. If contact occurs and the handlebars are properly centered, raise the handlebar angle as necessary until proper clearance is attained. | |
| 19. | Tighten the upper handlebar-clamp screws as follows: a. Tighten the front screws until the upper handlebar clamps make contact with the handlebar riser. b. Tighten the rear screws to 16.3–21.7 N·m (12–16 ft-lbs). c. Tighten the front screws to 16.3–21.7 N·m (12–16 ft-lbs). NOTE There will be a slight gap between the upper clamps and the risers toward the rear of the handlebars after tightening. | |
| 20. | One at a time, remove the riser bolts installed in Step 1. Apply two drops of Loctite® 271 (Red) to the bolt threads and re-install. Tighten the riser bolts to 34–41 N·m (25–30 ft-lbs). | |
| 21. | Refer to RIGHT HANDLEBAR SWITCH: INSTALLATION in the Service Manual, and follow the instructions given to install the throttle control cables and a new (purchased separately) or original right grip/ throttle sleeve assembly. | |
| 22. | Adjust the position of the switch housing and the brake lever assembly on the handlebar for rider comfort and posture. The brake master cylinder must be horizontally level. NOTE Tighten the top brake lever clamp screw before tightening the bottom screw. | |
| 23. | Use a T27 TORX drive head to tighten first the top, then the bottom brake-lever clamp screws to 8–9 N·m (71–80 in-lbs). NOTE Tighten the lower switch housing screw before tightening the upper screw. This will leave any gap in the switch housing at the front for best appearance. | |
| 24. | Use a T25 TORX drive head to tighten first the lower, then the upper switch housing screws to 4–5.1 N·m (35–45 in-lbs). | |
| 25. | Verify that the right grip/ throttle sleeve rotates and returns freely and does not bind on the handlebar or switch housing. NOTE If the handlebar grips are patterned, align the pattern on the left grip with the pattern on the right grip while the throttle is in the fully closed position. | |
| 26. | Install a new (purchased separately) or original handlebar grip on the left end of the new handlebar according to the handlebar grip instruction sheet or LEFT HAND GRIP, INSTALLATION instructions in the Service Manual. | |
| 27. | Adjust the positions of the switch housing and the clutch lever assembly on the handlebar for rider comfort and posture. | |
| 28. | Use a T27 TORX drive head to tighten first the top, then the bottom clutch-lever clamp screws to 8–9 N·m (71–80 in-lbs). | |
| 29. | Use a T25 TORX drive head to tighten first the lower, then the upper switch housing screws to 4–5.1 N·m (35–45 in-lbs). |
| 1. | To avoid possible damage to the brake hose and throttle cables, verify that the trim strips remain installed on the inside edges of the headlamp nacelle. Replace the strips if missing, cracked or broken. | |
| 2. | Obtain a new handlebar clamp cover (sold separately), and the two flat head Phillips screws (saved earlier). | |
| 3. | Position the cover onto the flange at the top of the headlamp nacelle. Install the two screws to secure the handlebar clamp cover to the fork lock mechanism. Tighten the screws to 1.1–2.3 N·m (10–20 in-lbs). | |
| 4. | Press the original fork-lock label plate into position on the handlebar cover. | |
| 5. | Obtain the pan head Phillips screw, nut and flat washer removed earlier. Insert the screw through the hole at the front of the handlebar cover and the top of the headlamp nacelle. Reach inside the nacelle and install the nut and flat washer onto the screw threads. Tighten the screw to 1.1–2.3 N·m (10–20 in-lbs). | |
| 6. | Obtain the nacelle trim strip and serrated flange nut removed earlier. Insert the hook on the trim strip into the slot on the handlebar cover. Insert the weld stud on the trim strip into the hole at the top of the headlamp nacelle, and reach inside the nacelle to install the flange nut. Tighten the nut to 1.7–2.3 N·m (15–20 in-lbs). | |
| 7. | Install the headlight into the nacelle. See HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY; INSTALLATION in the Service Manual. |
| 1. | Verify that the Ignition/ Light Key Switch is turned to the OFF position. Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or corrosion retardant material to the battery terminals. Refer to the Service Manual and follow the instructions given to re-attach the battery cables (positive cable first). | |
Be sure that all lights and switches operate properly before operating motorcycle. Low visibility of rider can result in death or serious injury. (00316a) | ||
| 2. | Turn the Ignition/ Light Key Switch to IGNITION, but do not start the motorcycle. Test each handlebar switch for proper operation. | |
| 3. | Turn the handlebar to the left and right steering stops, testing the handlebar control functions at each stop. | |
| 4. | Apply the front brake hand lever to test operation of the brake lamp. | |
| 5. | Refer to the Service Manual, and follow instructions to install the seat. |
Item | Description (Quantity) | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
1 | Handlebar | 56552-02 |
2 | Handlebar grommet (2) | 11403A |
3 | Heat-shrink tube | 72162-02 |
Items mentioned in text, but not included in kit: | ||
A | Original equipment fork-lock plate (FLHR models) | |
B | Original equipment Phillips flat head screws (2) (FLHR models) | |
C | Original equipment Phillips pan head screw (FLHR models) | |
D | Handlebar cover (FLHR models. Purchase separately.) | |
E | Handlebar riser (2, purchase in separate kit) | |
F | Handlebar upper clamp (2, purchase in separate kit) | |
G | Upper handlebar clamp screw (2, purchase in separate kit) | |
H | Flat washer (2, purchase in separate kit) | |