Hello Folks
I'm a newby to the forum.
Been rideing before I was legal,Harleys since 1980.Now own 19791/2 Lowrider,1995 Superglide,
2013 Road King Classic ,Always done My own Repair.
I joined the forum because i got some important info. the other day.Maybe i could help somebody else.
Do have some info. on 2013 Road King Handlebars,Trying to Make my bike Fit a little better.
Went to the dealer the other day asked about some bars ,For 2''extended reach,almost $600.00
He said in needed longer wires,and ABS brake line[300.00].Bought the same Harley Bars $99.95
Changed nothing but the bars,plenty of wire in the headlight.plenty of brakeline too!

Sounds about right...The most used lubricant at a harley stealership is vaseline.....You would think they would at least kiss ya before they screw ya..

Everything is expensive, not just HD. OEM is, for the most part, superior to after market in everyway with few exceptions. I think HD is expensive because its worth it. Couple manufacturers like S&S,Andrews,Edlebrock,P&M brakes and a few others are worthy and they are not inexpensive either.

I shop around for the best price, but I don't mind paying a little more for a better quality product.
Made in America goes to the top of the list and made in china gets scratched of the list.

The best way to straighten out a crooked dealer is to right an online review.
When they start losing money they will start bending over backwards to get it back

NOW go out and get yourself the "Official Shop Manual" from your local HD dealership and plan on doing it right. Good Job!!

Hey Bill, thanks for the heads up on the bars. I think that your post will help someone from getting ripped off!

I bought a manual the same day I bought the Bike.A never been perfect yet but still working at it.
But all my Bikes are turn key,licensed & Ins. I still ride them all,Oh I have manuals for them too!
But thanks for the Info.

Bill, if you have to extend the wires and brake line, then $600 may be a good price. The overall job is no big deal, but the job takes time if it is done right and that cost money. Risers alone can cost from $50 to $200+ depending on what you are going with. If you have to extend wires and cables as well... $600 ain't bad in my opinion. You don't want to stretch wires or cables and you want the job done right.

I know folks that have spent close to $2k having apes installed.

I've never had a real problem with paying the dealer ship price on some things. They've always treated me good. Once, I had lost the front wheel axial bolt. They ordered a new one. Since the bike was already in the shop I had new Tires put on and a full tune up. When they had the tires off they found that the front bearings were going because I had road the bike a few days unaware that the bolt was missing, before I replace it with a bolt I purchased from Ace Hardware. They replaced them (the bearings) for the cost of the bearings. Of course I was already paying a allot for the other services. Also when I always get my bike back from the the dealership after services, they always detail my bike for me. It comes back to me show room quality, that new bike smell. Hell I've always considered that the kiss they're giving me. LOL