Sportster "Forty-Eight" new bars

[georgedamianpauljohn]

I have the crossbones but this bike makes me want a Sportster again

[Fridge0021]

Makes the bike look way better

[glentw]

hi< i love this bike..Do you think the small fuel tank is an inconvenience?

[Amidylovescats]

where can i get a bike like this? Me and my dad really want one!

[unknown7185]

Good god! Now that's what I call BIKE!

[TroutButter]

The air cleaner and pipes are perfect for this bike. I like the bars too. :)

[CAwastewater]

How comfy is that springer seat? Thinking about adding it to my Iron. Thanks

[SuperSkidoo500ss]

ape hangers

[tashunca1]

oh my god, oh my god, oh my god....... is spectacular

[webbum]

Very nice~

[edzukich]

correction yeah i like them bars a lot too chaddy boy

[edzukich]

yeah i like the alto too chaddy boy

[MrHarleyGeek]

I don´t like ape hangers on bobbers that much. by the way don´t you hit the airfilter with your knee?

[HillSideBBC]

Nice Bro



[tagabarca]

Wondering since you had the heavy breather on and the VH pipes did you have to do anything besides the stage 1 download?

[0Al7lo]

glad that u like it, but to be honest it looks like i don't know but i didn't like it at all. this bar doesn't fit the 48 i guess, it would fir better on crossbones!

anyway u like it and u gonna ride it.

[chadtowner]

Its a "Heavy Breather" air intake/filter. It came from Harley-Davidson and I had it installed before I brought the bike home. Hope this helps.

[chadtowner]

@chadtowner - Its a "Heavy Breather" air intake/filter. It came from Harley-Davidson and I had it installed before I brought the bike home. Hope this helps.

[MrGritz7]

Sorry if this has already been covered, but where do you get you air filter setup?

[CorruptArsenal213]

Thats nice bro, I dig it!! I hope the weather gods are good to you this year!

[doubleshotgun02]

ape hangers!!

[chadtowner]

Its not too bad. If there were some softer springs, I might try them out. But at the end of the day, its pretty much the same as the stock seat.

[joshs74nova]

Is that seat more comfortable? It looks cool as hell. I just don't know how much that "spring" would be comfortable.

[dirtkicker451]

Hey man, I just bought the 48 and am going to put ape's on too. Just curious of your height? I"m 6' and am almost ready to buy the 12" mini apes.

[captmoe]

who made the bars?

[eviljoker1978]

is this harley suitable for a 1mt 97 guy like me? 

[nervouslygentle]

@eviljoker1978 not for u.

[xXNinjaVanishXx]

Ive never been a big fan of the ape bars but it actually looks pretty good on this bike... what kind of exhaust are you running on that thing

[chadtowner]

@xXNinjaVanishXx - I have Vance & Hines "Short Shots" on right now. I was never really an ape hanger fan either, but it makes the bike a lot more comfortable to ride.

[Runcore]

@chadtowner I have the Short shots also and i love them.... have you seen the side shots yet? they told me $300 diference so i got the shorties.

Love what you have done with the bike man keep it up and do you! also have you seen the relocation kit for the ignition and wires? looks nice i think but i cant find the kit... oh well... enjoy man and keep the rubber side down.

[dadou6071]

Very nice bike

[dadou6071]

Hi mate I live in Australia since 1999 and here no yet HD 48 in september 2010 maybe I loke your vedeo evry day I pute ma softail heritage for sale and in October I hope so here in Australia I get me HD 48 I LOVE your bike

[airpita]

Beautiful bike man perfect setup!!

[tonyantonelli2580]

looks good man. how was it changing out the clutch cable? i just ordered a 14" set up from hill country customs but 'm a bit nervous to open up the primary.

[chadtowner]

@tonyantonelli2580 - It was pretty easy. Disconnect it from the bars first. Then, lay it out straight to remove it from the case. Just take your time and it'll go smoothly. I always recommend picking up a shop manual from the manufacturer. HD sells the one for this bike for about 65 bucks.

[giorkaro8971]

Gorgeous bike!!! It looks a lot better with those bars!!!

[rijomy26]

real nice set up

where did you get the side bag

[chadtowner]

@rijomy26 - Solo bag is from Lick's Cycles

[silviesoul111]

Im diggin the spring seat. Not loving the ape handle bar though, it looked better with the original handle bars.

[hurlex96]

Keep the bars just like that....I'll take cool over symmetrical any day!

[hurlex96]

It's your bike but I would keep the bars exactly like they are.......

[reegz04]

Thanks for this vid man, just got my 48 last week and was curious how the apes look...your bike looks badass!! Thanks for the info about where to buy them as well..I was wondering which bars to get as I was looking for something easier on my back..thanx again

[ryno490]

whered you get that seat?

[chadtowner]

@ryno490 - Got it from J&P Cycles. Seat was 250, mounting kit was 245. It was not worth it. Keep looking in aftermarket parts catalogs. There are better deals out there.

[chadtowner]

@chadtowner - J&P is AWESOME - Genuine HD parts are over priced (not unlike the bikes) LOL

[ryno490]

@chadtowner thanks man. people like you make youtube better. but hows the ride having a spring seat, and rear suspension? cushy?

[bmxatv74]

get rid of that air cleaner and put somethin round on there. you got old school look with chopper inspired intake.

[matthewcd86]

love the 48 with apes......

[chadtowner]

I'd go with the "Burley" brand bars, and you'll need a cable extension kit also by "Burley". As for labor, it was pretty easy but it does take awhile. **IMPORTANT** You'll NEED and very small flat-head screwdriver. Like the ones for eyeglass repair, but longer. Take your time, don't rush. Another helpful item is the Sportster Shop Manual from your dealer. They're about 60 bucks, but well worth every penny. HD's are archaic machines, and thus, very easy to work on. Have fun, go slow.

[bcp5503]

thinkin about puttin mini apes on my 48, what did you need to get besides the bars and grips, like wire wise to make it work?

[chadtowner]

@bcp5503 -

The bars are by "Burly Brand" . Mine are the 14" (36cm).....

What you'll need:

Website: jpcycles

Cable extension kit: J&P Part: 502-108

Website: burlybrand

B28-337 Burly Narrow Ape 14" (1") black - Narrow Glide

You can do the install yourself. Just take your time and it'll take 3 hours.

Good luck, send pics!

Chad

[dunzo959]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing. You have good taste & style in your customizations.

[giorkaro8971]

Gorgeous bike!!! The new 48 looks great with ape hangers!!!!

[TESTOSTERTONE]

Hey Fuck m all your bike is your bike brother. Do what you want when you want! Looks bad ass.....

[griso107]

seriously nice bike.

[jammers0712]

Compared to the height of the stock solo seat and the spring seat, did the height change? Your bike looks great, mine should be done in 2 weeks. Didn't order the solo seat cause parts guy said it would raise the seating position about 1 to 2 inches. I'm only 5'-6" so couldn't get it.

[mrjcorbin]

Brilliant Midfications/Bars!!!

[phillymetalhead]

"bobbers" have the bars vertical. "choppers" have the bars flush with the trees. the guy has it right for two reasons, A : he wants them there. B : thats the profile a bobber styled bike is supposed to have. fists in the wind, chad.

[chadtowner]

yes



[SlickDick73]

Do you know if the part # for the pipes is 47219?

[chadtowner]

Really? Oh I didn't realize it was "tacky".....wait.....its my bike......what do I care what you think? I guess its like they say....Opinions are like assholes...Everybody has one and they all stink. Therefore GFYS :)

[Galvinate]

@chadtowner well look at the state of it, one day just align them and have a look for yourself yeah, its so much more flush, atm it looks like some kids put em on

[chadtowner]

@Galvinate Fair enough. Maybe one day I'll give it a try. ATM, I'm more concerned with comfort instead of looks.

[Galvinate]

please dude, align the bars with the forks

[chadtowner]

@Galvinate Why?

[Galvinate]

@chadtowner because it looks better that way, more flush, looks tacky like it is

[polesteppa]

Love your Forty-Eight...have you considered the Iron 883 3.3gal tank for ur it? Awesome work in progress...good luck!