ok, so local dealer Ive bought stuff from in the past, had service stuff done, etc. told me they can do 14'' apes install with everything (sent me an itemized list) I would possibly need for an OTD cost of 1k. Im not mechanically inclined and dont have a lot of time due to my job. Seems good but am I just wanting to see it that way

 

Are these bars gold plated? What brand are they?

 

Those must be the Bend Over Bars I have heard so much about

 

Some guys on here have paid 6 to 8 hundred for that type of work. Shop around and see what other dealers will charge. Some wrenches working at dealers, work on the side, at home for much less. Wouldn't hurt to get a hold of one and ask. Just don't ask management....

 

This is a joke right?????? Does he get $400.00 for an oil change?

 

The cable kit if you need it and apes from LA Choppers is about $450, you do the math

 

It does sound high, but depending on the bars and cable types at the HD dealer, thats not much more than i would expext. Think about it

A nice set of bars carlini/yaffe - $300+
Braided cables and brake lines - $200
Wiring Kit - $50?
A few hours of labor at HD dealer - $300+
Youre over $800 already..

Given these are estimates for top of the line parts, and $90/hr labor (i think thats what my local dealer charges). It still adds up quick. There might be a little money to save by finding/buying the parts yourself and going to an indy shop... Theres a LOT of money to be saved by doing the install yourself. Theres tons of threads/videos/tutorials out there and id give it 4/5 hours start to finish for a novice. I went with some "no name" bars on my eg and installed them myself with vinyl cables, think i spent $250-$300

 

heres the quote they sent, is there stuff on there I just dont really need ? And these are Burly Bars

CUSTOMER REQUEST INSTALLATION OF 14" APES. CHROME CABLES,
WIRES INSIDE THE BARS
2006 HARLEY FLHR ROADKING

HANDLEBARS

Description

Part Number Quantity Description Each Price Extension

Parts

36801-87C 1 TRANSMISSION GASKET SIDE COVER $4.80 $4.80
99953-99A 1 DOT 4 BRAKE FLUID $6.36 $6.36
0601-1010 1 HANDLEBAR BURLY APE $139.96 $139.96
0650-0392 1 CABLE THROTTLE SCII 50" $47.16 $47.16
0652-1051 1 CABLE CL SC2HE38601-89+8 $54.36 $54.36
1204-3705 1 DUAL LOWER BRAKE L. $91.16 $91.16
DS-290600 1 CHR HNDLBR CLMP 73-10XLFX $12.76 $12.76
41844-06 1 CHROME STYLISH BANJO BOLT H/W $22.36 $22.36
56298-03 1 POLYURETHANERISER ISOL FLT $31.96 $31.96
0651-0227 1 CABLE IDLE SCII 50" $47.16 $47.16
1741-0344 1 BRAKE LINE UPPER SCII 31 $46.36 $46.36

Parts Subtotal $504.40
Labor

Description Job Code Technician Quantity Line Total
HANDLEBARS 10 Hours $450.00

Labor Subtotal $450.00
Other Charges

Shop Supplies $49.00

total $1,003.40

 

10 hours? Ok I see, they haven't got a clue what they are doing and you get to pay for their training.

 

10 hrs labor....what are they doing, digging up ore so they can make the bars? I can put a set of bars on a FLH in 3 start to finish and I would think it's more time consuming due to the faring.