Just take your time , take pictures and a few notes. A service manual plus this forum oughta get through.

 

Thats how those STEALERS make their $...Kinda sucks...
I am thankful I just found a basically Harley only small shop in my area that I could actually push my sled to if something major happens and he is not out to break the bank. Since he is small he fights for your $....I got lucky on this one..

 

Up here in Canada the dealer wanted $1500.00 for bars and cables...WTF

Needles to say I did my own...not all that difficult and plenty of help here if you get stuck.

 

I've done 4 of these. Save yourself a load of time and hassle by buying the NAMZ wire extension kits. MUCH easier and less headache than cut n solder and the connections are cleaner. The wires are already color coded to your Harley wires. Caution, take some time and learn how to remove the wires from the connectors, it will pay off later. Some are a bit tricky to remove and Harley uses several types of electrical connectors on the bars etc.

 

yes....in preparing for this the info on the forum and the guys that I have reached out to via PM's have ALL been nothing but helpful. I'm feeling pretty confident and hope it goes smoothly.

 

If you were able to change out the radio by yourself you can change out the bars. Almost all of the common maintenance and modifications (cams, exhaust, tuners, seats, bars, suspension) are just simple R & R jobs that dont require special tools or knowledge just get a manual and take your time.

Save that $ 1000 for more goodies!

 

I found a local indy who did the entire apes installation - plus swapped out my stock header for a catless header and reinstalled my Jackpots - all it for $480 plus parts. We worked together on a parts list, he did a great job on the install, and he guaranteed all of his work.

After THAT experience, he's now the only one that will touch my bike!

 

Anyone know a good a walk through for doing this on a 2012 SG? I watched one on YouTube with some random Harley and the dude opened up nearly everything on the Harley that holds liquid and was soldering stuff.. It freaked me out and thats when I called around for stealer quotes.

 

I have worked as a mechanic and a service manager. book time is somtimes a winner and sometimes a looser. It is hard to be 100% productive. If I have a dealership do work. I know thay have to make a mark up on parts and cover thier time. If you are somewhat mechanical, have a manual, and enjoy a challenge save yourself some money. If you enjoy what you do for a living more work a little extra at what you do to pay them for what they do.

 

Keep looking on YouTube. I did, looking for RK vids. Found them and lots of fairing bike vids along the way too!