Is ther a web link that shows drilling 1" bars for internal wires Have RK Custom bars and would like to put wires inside Help installing them on RK Classic

 

Hi, can't help you out with a link, but...

You'd prolly be better off buying pre-drilled bars as you really need an elongated slot at the base of the bars to make it easier to pull the wires thru, which would be difficult to cut. I put pre-drilled Flanders bars on my '97 softail. Beautiful chrome bars and reasonably priced. I believe they cost me $69 or $79, of course, that was back in '98.

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Internal wiring on 1 inch bars is a bit tight, you would be much better with 1 1/4 inch replacements. Here;s a link that may be helpfull https://www.hdforums.com/m_67666/tm.htm

 

I agree with both above, Buy a new set of bars that are pre drilled and at least 1 1/4" thick I've had pre drilled 1" bars and it's a pain in the *** to snake the wires threw. 1 1/4" bars are a easy and they look better to.

 

I just ran the wires internally on my wide glide 1" bars last week. What I did was took the bars off and for the hole on the bottom I drilled 3 holes close together and cut them into 1 long hole with a cutting wheel on a dremel then rounded them alittle more with a carbide grinding bit. Same for the upper holes but I only drilled 2 holes there and connected them. The most important thing is to make sure you get all of the burres off or you WILL nick a wire. To fish the wires I first ran a piece of 12 ga solid copper wire through and taped the wires to it. It really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I'm sure it would have been easier with 1 1/4 bars but I bought my bike used and the guy I bought it from already changed the stock bars out for 1 " chrome bars so I really didn't see the need to buy new ones since I liked the look of what's there.
Do a google search for "internal handlebar wiring" you will get a lot of links with some good info.

 

Great information on this sight for wiring bars
I just have a (stupid) question........
I have 1" mini apes for my 2000 FXD... holes are drilled..
cables + brake line are bought..wiring is all set-when I put a wide glide frt end on
-had to-- cut ,solder,shrunk I will just redue
when I put the wires inside the bars do I leave them in the black sleeve ON
or remove the wires
I told you it was stupid but instead of finding out the hard way I'm asking

thanks
Mont

 

I ran the wires on my SG, 1" bars a couple of weeks ago. I did the bars just like "jv225" did his. It was a real pain in the butt, but I got'r done. I did leave the black rubber cover on the wires. The left side went pretty easy, but the right was tight. I had the cruise control added to the right side.

 

Hey we are all different - go to the Chubby bars Wild1'S - you will be so happy and wondered why you would ride with 1" bars - of course this is just my .02 here ....

Wanting the internal wiring is a Great excuse to buy the new bars...