I’ve watched your videos for a while now. You have an easy demeanor and are a great mechanic. I’m currently waiting on my KST bars now for my Challenger, and with your instructions I believe I can tackle the job. Thank you for taking the time and effort to help guys out like myself!
I'd go hand tight on the switch housing, stripped housing using 10inlbs. Very soft plastic, ordered a new RH front cover. Also weight in clutch side would not work allow me to clamp switch controls into peg hole. 1/8-3/16 off about the size of weight lip. Rolled bars back a touch for more comfortable reach, 3/16 gap on clamp verse 3/8, clears tank and feel great.
Just did my first handlebar install on my Challenger with some UA-cam university via professor JP Cycle. Done deal. Thank you very much for this video and the motivation.
Thanks for the great info! Saved me some time making a tool list and torque settings from your video. Swapped mine out yesterday. The only difference I did was to disconnect the fuel lines from underneath the tank and seat. Didn’t have to mess with the lines zipped under the tank. Electrical connection was a bit different also. 4 hours total in my driveway on the ground. **2020 Indian Challenger Limited**
Just received my bars. I have a tall torso but shorter arms and by seeing your install think I can adjust clamp pulling bars further back. Thank you, watching increased my confidence to a simple install.
good video.. i got me a indian challenger. the guys who installed my handlebars broke the electronic module in half .. i found that the left handle grip twists.. so brutal.
Many thanks for this video. Very well explained step by step and very well filmed. Unfortunately I have had a lot of problems with the KST. I just couldn't get it on the steering plate because of welding too thick and also the hole was not drilled in the right place on the clutch side. all in all and a lot of cursing I still mounted the KST on it. Very nice steering wheel, but what a bad finish. Greetings from the Netherlands.
From what I just watched, I'd say no. I just put KST Pathfinders on my 2019 Road Glide Special, with heated grips...didn't have to take the fairing apart nor did I have to remove the tank.
if you install the heated grips and connect to the unused white connectors, dont you still need to run a switch cable to its location to the fairing below the glove box? I hear that is a PITA.
Just did mine yesterday after watching you video. Great job showing us how it’s done. I do have a question about the weight in the bars. I have the same exact ones you installed. Did you have to cut 1/8” out of the bars for the weight to fit properly. Went to put the grip and switch back on and it wouldn’t line up. I left the weight out for now. But would really like to have it back together 100%
In reality from start to finish to put the KSt bars on and put on Heated handgrips how long will it take from start to finish the dealership is charging me $550
Would these bars be a good choice for those of that are challenged in the reach? Finding it hard to find a good solution to my short arms on the Challenger.
What would you say the shop hours are to change out the bars? I just bought a challenger and my Indian dealership wants to charge me 8 to 10 hours labor!!
For more Challenger product reviews and installations head over to Countersteer : www.jpcycles.com/countersteer?Indian_Challenger_Handlebar_Install_:_KST_Comanche_Bars&VM2Kk3wArAA
My local Indian dealer said they would install them but warns the bars have some rough edges that can't be smoothed out. And sooner or later it is going to cut one or more wires internally. Have you had any indication of this?
This would only happen while the installers were pulling the wires through the bars. If the installer does the proper job there is virtually no chance of this happening.
@@jpcycles so my dealership tried installing them on a 21', and the tolerances were way out of spec to allow the clamps to fit around the bar and be bolted down properly. 3 mm difference from inside diameter of housing to outside diameter of bar. I'm not very happy with the response I got from KST so far...I also didn't notice any disclaimer that fabrication is necessary on these bars. Since you sell them, can you provide any insight on your end?
This guy did a great job walking through this.I thought I might try installing new bars, but after this video I think not.
my sentiment exactly.. just bought a challenger was quoted 400 to do em. im like fuck that.. watched this video.. yeah im payin up
@@zachkuby87 LOL
I’ve watched your videos for a while now. You have an easy demeanor and are a great mechanic. I’m currently waiting on my KST bars now for my Challenger, and with your instructions I believe I can tackle the job. Thank you for taking the time and effort to help guys out like myself!
I'd go hand tight on the switch housing, stripped housing using 10inlbs. Very soft plastic, ordered a new RH front cover. Also weight in clutch side would not work allow me to clamp switch controls into peg hole. 1/8-3/16 off about the size of weight lip. Rolled bars back a touch for more comfortable reach, 3/16 gap on clamp verse 3/8, clears tank and feel great.
Just did my first handlebar install on my Challenger with some UA-cam university via professor JP Cycle. Done deal. Thank you very much for this video and the motivation.
Nice job. Love to hear about folks working on their own machines.
Thanks for the great info! Saved me some time making a tool list and torque settings from your video. Swapped mine out yesterday. The only difference I did was to disconnect the fuel lines from underneath the tank and seat. Didn’t have to mess with the lines zipped under the tank. Electrical connection was a bit different also. 4 hours total in my driveway on the ground.
**2020 Indian Challenger Limited**
Just received my bars. I have a tall torso but shorter arms and by seeing your install think I can adjust clamp pulling bars further back. Thank you, watching increased my confidence to a simple install.
Got my bars in today. Starting install probably Friday morning. Thanks again for the video!
How much
@@partainbanner I don’t remember. Go to KST website. They’ll have a price. I think they were $385 if I remember right.
Thank you for taking the time to do this!
good video.. i got me a indian challenger. the guys who installed my handlebars broke the electronic module in half .. i found that the left handle grip twists.. so brutal.
Those bars look amazing! Great video on changing them. Thanks
Thank you very very much for the video though I couldn't have done it without you and the other guy the two Indians guy
Many thanks for this video. Very well explained step by step and very well filmed. Unfortunately I have had a lot of problems with the KST. I just couldn't get it on the steering plate because of welding too thick and also the hole was not drilled in the right place on the clutch side. all in all and a lot of cursing I still mounted the KST on it. Very nice steering wheel, but what a bad finish. Greetings from the Netherlands.
this guy are just make it easy ... very professional...
Love those bars! Awesome video sir with good tips and thank for taking the time creating it.
Looks a whole lot better. But GEE WIZ at what the hell you have to do in order to replace the handle bars on a bike. I had no idea!
Good job looks good. You make it look so easy. 👍
So much easier than replacing HD bars.
depends on the bike. But yeah, its definitely different.
From what I just watched, I'd say no. I just put KST Pathfinders on my 2019 Road Glide Special, with heated grips...didn't have to take the fairing apart nor did I have to remove the tank.
Wow, great how to video. Very well done.
if you install the heated grips and connect to the unused white connectors, dont you still need to run a switch cable to its location to the fairing below the glove box? I hear that is a PITA.
There would have been a lot more SHlTs and GODAMNs if I were doing that. Great job.
When swapping bars it’s a great time to install heated grips. That’s what the extra plug is for.
Thank you!
Thanks, Big Help Sir
Great vid! Would like see a swap on Chieftain instead. Even tho it is 98% the same.
Just did mine yesterday after watching you video. Great job showing us how it’s done. I do have a question about the weight in the bars. I have the same exact ones you installed. Did you have to cut 1/8” out of the bars for the weight to fit properly. Went to put the grip and switch back on and it wouldn’t line up. I left the weight out for now. But would really like to have it back together 100%
I have used dog tag chain also. Gravity FTW.
Can you do a Video on how to install the heated grips switch?
Great video. Do you have to change any cables/wires for those bars? Thanks.
The first company to make a dash relocation + tbars and a real 2into1 exhaust with a proper tune is going to kill the Indians game.
Indeed , I’m searching
The only part I'm missing is an Indian.
LMAO
Do I need to buy new grips or is the left grip salvageable from the stock bars?
You can salvage the grips if you need.
The good old times are over I guess. Plastic everywhere and those switchboxes alone contain more electronics than my whole bike.
I didn't have a weight on my stock bar on the clutch side, will that be a problem installing the KSTs? Thanks for the video!!
Great Great video. The left grip is not budging, do I just need to apply more M-A-N or is there a trick?
Make sure its not held on under the switch housing some how before twisting on it too much.
In reality from start to finish to put the KSt bars on and put on Heated handgrips how long will it take from start to finish the dealership is charging me $550
What are the white plugs for, that's not used?
Heated grips
Would these bars be a good choice for those of that are challenged in the reach? Finding it hard to find a good solution to my short arms on the Challenger.
What would you say the shop hours are to change out the bars? I just bought a challenger and my Indian dealership wants to charge me 8 to 10 hours labor!!
Did I miss bushings? Did u change those out or leave oem ones on.
If I wanted to put those bars on a Road Glide right there can it happen
Yep. www.jpcycles.com/product/212-968/kst-kustoms-1-1-4-polished-14-double-trouble-handlebar
10 inch bars please..
What other bars do they make for the Indian.
I didn't hear what size bars they are
would a rachet wrench work better?
Will heated grips work on this bars?
yes
Them schwinn bars look good
will that void warranty?
For more Challenger product reviews and installations head over to Countersteer : www.jpcycles.com/countersteer?Indian_Challenger_Handlebar_Install_:_KST_Comanche_Bars&VM2Kk3wArAA
My local Indian dealer said they would install them but warns the bars have some rough edges that can't be smoothed out. And sooner or later it is going to cut one or more wires internally. Have you had any indication of this?
This would only happen while the installers were pulling the wires through the bars. If the installer does the proper job there is virtually no chance of this happening.
@@jpcycles Thank you for the reply.
Great video
But hate to be the owner of that bike , did not protect the chrome from being scratched on the wooden surface!!!
Thats actually why we use the wooden table....it doesn't scratch.
Invest in ratchet style wrenches..
No way in hell you got that left grip on with that weight and. Mine was sixteenths of an inch off I had to take the weight out
Those bars fit the 2021 models ?
yes
@@jpcycles so my dealership tried installing them on a 21', and the tolerances were way out of spec to allow the clamps to fit around the bar and be bolted down properly. 3 mm difference from inside diameter of housing to outside diameter of bar. I'm not very happy with the response I got from KST so far...I also didn't notice any disclaimer that fabrication is necessary on these bars. Since you sell them, can you provide any insight on your end?
bought a 2019 chieftain with these on it. they are horrible.