Yes I just did wild one wo578 ten inch and used no extensions. The only thing I changed besides the bars was I installed urethane bushings while i was in there. No extensions no hose changes either.

 

Watch this video. It's extremely useful and very well done.

 

I'll tell you what Mr Service, I will give you $750 and not a penny more for the handlebar installation.

 

Took me a week to install/wire new bars on my '09 FLHX so my bill would've been pretty hefty.

I'm a perfectionist tho + have another HD to ride so project wasn't a huge rush. Also took time to re-work all the wiring and crap under fairing while I had everything exposed.

OP; If you have the time/tools/talent...it's not a bad winter project and much easier on the Rushmore's. I say, get the parts & do it.

 

Literally just did mine yesterday vs spending 1K+ for the dealer to do them. Well worth it. Wiring the bars is tricky indeed but take your time through out the whole process and you will be thankfull in the end... Covert Olds posted the exact video from ride it wrench it that I've watched probably 4 or 5 times since I started thinking about doing bars lol. Extremely helpful.
Biggest thing is taping up the wires very well and finding a good strong pull string/chain. Lube/grease is your friend.
Torque on the riser bushing bolts is 30-40ft lbs and 16-20 ft lbs on the bar clamp bolts.

Also pay attention to the zip ties along the wiring and cables under the fairing, easily able to take up more slack from cables and the wiring for controls without any extensions on 12" bars.

P.P.S: when bolting fairing back together with 4 bolts on inside and 3 windshield bolts on outside- really only hand snug with extension and then a slight snug up after that is all they need. I cracked my windscreen when I replaced it this summer by over tightening and I'm lucky I didn't pull the threaded barrels inside the fairing.

 

I did my bars when I swapped out my silver forks for black. The whole job took 6 hours. Can't imagine bars taking more than half of that. I thought it was super easy, including running the cables. I guess it depends on what bars you use.

My guess is they are charging "book" time, but get it done in half that.

 

On my 16 sgs it took me approximately 1.75 to 2 hours to install yaffe 12" monkey bars. No taking apart any connectors. They all fit right through the bars but that was the most time consuming part of it. As far as extensions I just unsnapped the wires from beneath the head unit and rolled them back towards the bars. If I had to do it again I think I could do it in an hour. Easiest thing I ever done to the bike. Replacing the cam cover took longer than the bars did. The dealer is full of s$!t. It doesn't take that long.

 

What about doing bars with factory heated grips?? Anyone done those ?

 

I would have been just as confused as you if I hadn't stumbled on a YouTube showing, step by step, the process associated with a simple change of handlebars. Now I'm still surprised - that they are only going to charge you $1K.

 

From what I understand, some manufacturers that sell bars say to cut like 3/8" or something like that off the left bar if you are installing aftermarket.