This may be a stupid question, but if I swap out the handlebars on my '18 RG, will it affect the warranty?

 

it ”could” for anything proven a result of you changing the bars. Key being they need to prove that the failure was directly related to the bar change.

 

Ok, but in and of itself, changing the bars won't void the warranty?


BTW, what makes you chopper_man? Just curious, I'm a 'chopper guy' myself.

 

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There are no dumb questions. One of the primary values of the Forum is asking questions about stuff. Yeah, occasionally you get a smart response but if you ask a sincere question respectfully you usually get thoughtful responses. Folks will encourage you to do some of your own homework first though if its a topic that has been reviewed a lot previously.

 

Simply put, if YOU (or anyone else for that matter) do anything that contributes to a problem, Harley won't- and should't- pay for the repair.
Warranty covers defects in parts and workmanship, etc.........as the bike came from the factory.

They are not responsible for damage cause by others.

In your case, if your handlebar install causes a problem- it's on your dime. If something goes awry that isn't related to your modifications, should be covered.

Your handlebars wouldn't "Void" the warranty.