LA Choppers Thresher & Hammerhead Handlebars Review for Harley Road Glide

LA Choppers Handlebar Overview

• 💡 LA Choppers specializes in motorcycle parts, including handlebars, grips, cables, and lowering kits, all made in the USA.
• 🎯 The Thresher and Hammerhead handlebars are specifically designed for Harley Road Glide models, offering a unique T-bar look.

Design and Fitment

• 🦈 Named after sharks due to their aggressive styling, these handlebars are designed to work with OEM clamp and gauge clusters without requiring extensive modifications.
• 📏 Available in 12, 14, and 16-inch sizes, with black and chrome finishes.
• ⚠️ The 12-inch option is compatible with OEM brake and clutch lines, while the 14 and 16-inch versions require new brake cables, clutch cables, and wiring extensions.
• ↩️ The Hammerhead offers a 5.5-inch pullback, while the Thresher has a 4.5-inch pullback, providing a slightly more upright or forward riding position compared to OEM bars.

Construction and Installation Features

• ✨ Both bars feature mitered corners for a clean aesthetic; the Thresher has a 90° angle, and the Hammerhead is more aggressive.
• 🛠️ LA Choppers deburrs the inside of the mitered corners, preventing wire snags during installation.
• 📏 The handlebars have a 1.5-inch diameter with a 1.25-inch clamping area, facilitating wire routing.

Key Advantages and Considerations

• ✅ These bars offer the aesthetic benefits of T-bars without the complexity and cost of traditional T-bar installations, working with OEM heated grips.
• 🔩 They include new perch clamps, addressing a common issue with aftermarket bars where OEM clamps may not fit.
• ⚠️ A potential drawback is the difficulty of routing wires through the aggressive, sharp corners, though this is a trade-off for the stylish look.