How to Install LA Choppers Thresher Handlebars on a Harley Road Glide

Overview of LA Choppers Thresher Bars

• 💡 The LA Choppers Thresher Handlebar is designed for Harley Road Glides, offering a T-bar look without obstructing the gauge cluster or infotainment system.
• 🎯 These bars are constructed from 1 1/2" steel with aggressive 90-degree mitered corners and are compatible with stock cables for 2015-2023 Road Glides.

Step-by-Step Installation Process

• 🔑 Remove the ignition by turning it 90° to the throttle side, twisting the key counterclockwise, and releasing a hidden pin.
• 🛠️ Carefully pry off the chrome trim around the gauge pod using a small flathead screwdriver, then remove the T-25 screws to access and unplug the gauge wiring.
• 🔌 Disconnect wiring from the switch housing and throttle by wire, clipping a zip tie for better access.
• 🔧 Loosen the master cylinders, remove mirrors (optional, but recommended), and use a T-27 socket to remove the clamps holding the master cylinders.
• 🔩 LA Choppers provides new perch clamps, eliminating the need to grind a pin from the stock clamp, which is necessary if reusing the original clamp.

Routing Wires Through New Handlebars

• 🧵 Feed wires through the new handlebars by using a piece of string and compressed air to guide it through the bar.
• 🔗 Securely tape the string to the wires, ensuring a tight seal to navigate the tight bends within the bars.
• ⚠️ On the throttle side, the switch housing wire goes through a cutout at the bottom, while the throttle-by-wire wire goes through the end of the bar; feed them simultaneously from different points.
• 💡 Staggering the taped connections and shrouding the plugs with tape can help prevent them from snagging inside the handlebars.
• ⏳ This wire-routing process is the most challenging and time-consuming part of the installation, and having a friend can be helpful.

Finalizing the Installation

• 🏍️ Position the new handlebars on the bottom clamp, sit on the bike to determine the most comfortable riding position, and then secure them with the top clamp using 1/4" Allen bolts and blue Loctite.
• ⚙️ Torque the handlebar clamp bolts to 17-20 ft-lb once the desired position is set.
• 👍 Reassemble the controls by sliding on the grips, putting the switch housing together, and clamping the master cylinder, ensuring the throttle grip teeth sync with the throttle tube for proper function.
• ✅ Plug in all wiring harnesses, reinstall the instrument cluster, and then reinsert the ignition.

Conclusion and Aesthetics

• ✨ Installing the LA Choppers Thresher Bars significantly changes the aesthetic of the motorcycle, transforming it into a "proper goon machine."
• ⏱️ The installation can be completed on the kickstand and typically takes about four hours, ideally with a friend.
• 📞 For further questions, refer to the product detail page or contact customer service.