Just about to get a Dean Speed drag bar second hand and new Wunderkind 30mm riser, was going to get new Wundrkind grips but after reading comment below re screw driver and plastic zip ties will try that first as I have big bear grip covers which are really comfortable so if I can save them I will save around $250.00 thus making conversion $500.00 instead of $750.00. Thanks for the vid watched it last night in the garage in preparation for the change and like you not an ape fan, to me they belong on Big Twins only IMO.
Get yourself a Tap & Die set. You can use it to clean out the threads of screws and bolts in case you have overspray, or if you accidentally flattened some threads, or even cross threaded bolts and mounts can be repaired this way.
@@tkl1984jr right on! My shop I Pikes Peak Indian off Woodmen/I25, I'll be down there at least a couple days this week getting exhaust, intake, and dyno tuning!
Hi dude I'm about 5, 10 and getting these drag bars soon. I've got stock foot control. Do you see this being a problem? Or will I need forward foot controls please?
Bar End Mirror Bungs?!?!? Wait what?!? I JUST ordered some Dean Speed Zero Drag bars for my Bobber and knew nothing of this. That wasn't an option or mentioned at any time. What will I need to do to get my bar end mirrors on the drag bars?
Yeah, I eventually called 'em and threw a few adapters in the cart. Got the drags installed and your review was spot on. The hardest thing I have ever done in my entire life was getting that original right grip off the throttle tube. I am pretty sure that grip was a day one employee at the factory being trained on how to install those and dipping the throttle tube in glue then spraying glue into the grip, then microwaving the tube with the grip on for 10 minutes to make sure they became one. Drag bar install: 12 minutes. Right Grip install: 6 hours of razor scraping and goo soaking insanity @@Jimbobbington
I know this is a year old, but a trick for the grips I learned myself, stick a screwdriver all the way through and follow it with a zip tie. Leave the zip tie in and pull out the screwdriver. Keep adding zip ties until it slides right off. Can do the same to put it on but you don’t need a screwdriver.
Interesting concept! I've definitely used a Screwdriver on chrome bars before just jamming it in and working out around since I wasn't worried about a powder coated finish.
@@Jimbobbington so the screwdriver basically just creates room for you to slide a zip tie into the grip between the grip and the bar. The zip tie now creates contact with the bar. Put enough zip ties in and it’s just plastic on the bar which lets it slide right off with no effort: I was getting so mad when I was changing grips before and I remembered I had zip ties lol so in theory, if you have something that is plastic but shaped like a screwdriver you could do it without having to worry about scratching at all. And because it’s just a straight in and out and not twisting or going around, you don’t have to worry about accidentally ripping the grips.
Cool idea, an electricians insulated screw driver would be ideal by the sounds of it, is your comment relating to removing stock grips as I would like to keep mine when changing over with Big Bear grips on them which work really well.
Hello Bro, I recently got my scout, want to change my bar. could you tell me about the diameter of your handle bar? (I could not get into the link of deanspeed site)
If you ordered them from deanspeed and are sure you picked the Indian scout option, they should have the holes. I don't think any other company does this for you. A trick I've heard is to wrap painters tape around the bars where the controls go. Mount the bars then figure out the angle you want your controls. Squeeze the controls on the tape and you should get a dent in the tape from the pin in the controls and can easily see where you need to drill!
Thank you for the response man I plan on doing the same. They will be here Friday. BTW I honestly think I have watched every single one of your videos great content keep it coming
Yes mine does have ABS. handlebars don't affect the ABS at all. The only issue is if you get longer ape hanger style bars, you'll have to install new longer brake lines.
What do you do w/ the OEM parts? Like you I've made a few upgrades and have perfectly good OEM parts. I'd hate to trash them but they're worthless to me.
Yeah, I hang on to most of them, not sure what to do with them lol. I was able to ship my oem levers off to someone who broke theirs when they dropped their bike.
Dean-speed.com! Just remember they no longer come with welded in bungs for bar end mirrors. If you want bar end mirrors, you'll need to buy adapters, which he also sells.
@@elfamosin yup! When you select scout/bobber, it automatically comes with holes drilled for the electric hand controls and 7/8" bar ends. You can pick out custom colors or just go with black. I liked mine so much I reordered a set in pearl turquoise you can see in my newer videos.
For the grips? I prefer to use hairspray because I can be certain it will dry quickly and become sticky. Never had an issue with multiple applications!
You can use an air compressor to blow air under the grips for removal.Or squirt soapy water uunder
Just about to get a Dean Speed drag bar second hand and new Wunderkind 30mm riser, was going to get new Wundrkind grips but after reading comment below re screw driver and plastic zip ties will try that first as I have big bear grip covers which are really comfortable so if I can save them I will save around $250.00 thus making conversion $500.00 instead of $750.00. Thanks for the vid watched it last night in the garage in preparation for the change and like you not an ape fan, to me they belong on Big Twins only IMO.
Nice man! I how you enjoy!
Love watching your videos man..Your a cool dude!..🤙🏽
Haha thanks man, takes one to know one!
Get yourself a Tap & Die set. You can use it to clean out the threads of screws and bolts in case you have overspray, or if you accidentally flattened some threads, or even cross threaded bolts and mounts can be repaired this way.
I do actually have one of these but doesn't even think to use it for those bar ends at the time!
Hello friend) please tell me how long is this protection for a motorcycle?
Once I get my truck paid off I will be buying a bobber. Might have to meet you in Castle Rock sometime
Nice where you at? You won't be disappointed with the bobber!
@@Jimbobbington in the north end of the springs
@@tkl1984jr right on! My shop I Pikes Peak Indian off Woodmen/I25, I'll be down there at least a couple days this week getting exhaust, intake, and dyno tuning!
Same 4 more payment my truck is paid for, straight to indian I go. No clue where castle rock is but f.it ready to ride, ill bob that way too.
@@S.Rock80 nice! Castle Rock is first town south of Denver area
Looks great! Hairspray for the win.
Never had an issue with it! Keep it simple!
@@Jimbobbington Always used it on all of my bikes. (can't use it on my hair anymore :) )
Hey Jim what are the risers option for these drag bars please?
Most people go with Rox, I think they have 3" and 4"
Cool video. I prefer the look of drag bars as well. For reference how tall are you?
I'm about 5'11", also riding 80mm Free Spirits forward foot controls for reference
Hi dude I'm about 5, 10 and getting these drag bars soon. I've got stock foot control. Do you see this being a problem? Or will I need forward foot controls please?
Bar End Mirror Bungs?!?!? Wait what?!? I JUST ordered some Dean Speed Zero Drag bars for my Bobber and knew nothing of this. That wasn't an option or mentioned at any time. What will I need to do to get my bar end mirrors on the drag bars?
Deanspeed used to welds bungs into their bars, but don't any longer. They sell a bar end adapter for something like $35-$40 that works great.
Yeah, I eventually called 'em and threw a few adapters in the cart. Got the drags installed and your review was spot on. The hardest thing I have ever done in my entire life was getting that original right grip off the throttle tube. I am pretty sure that grip was a day one employee at the factory being trained on how to install those and dipping the throttle tube in glue then spraying glue into the grip, then microwaving the tube with the grip on for 10 minutes to make sure they became one. Drag bar install: 12 minutes. Right Grip install: 6 hours of razor scraping and goo soaking insanity @@Jimbobbington
I know this is a year old, but a trick for the grips I learned myself, stick a screwdriver all the way through and follow it with a zip tie. Leave the zip tie in and pull out the screwdriver. Keep adding zip ties until it slides right off. Can do the same to put it on but you don’t need a screwdriver.
Interesting concept! I've definitely used a Screwdriver on chrome bars before just jamming it in and working out around since I wasn't worried about a powder coated finish.
@@Jimbobbington so the screwdriver basically just creates room for you to slide a zip tie into the grip between the grip and the bar. The zip tie now creates contact with the bar. Put enough zip ties in and it’s just plastic on the bar which lets it slide right off with no effort: I was getting so mad when I was changing grips before and I remembered I had zip ties lol
so in theory, if you have something that is plastic but shaped like a screwdriver you could do it without having to worry about scratching at all. And because it’s just a straight in and out and not twisting or going around, you don’t have to worry about accidentally ripping the grips.
Cool idea, an electricians insulated screw driver would be ideal by the sounds of it, is your comment relating to removing stock grips as I would like to keep mine when changing over with Big Bear grips on them which work really well.
@@warrensmith897 I do it for all my grips never had an issue.
@xfrozenxphoenix9452 Thanks, mate, and I will running this way also.
Hello Bro, I recently got my scout, want to change my bar. could you tell me about the diameter of your handle bar? (I could not get into the link of deanspeed site)
All standard scout/bobber handlebars are 1" diameter, but 3/4" taper at the grips.
@@Jimbobbington Thanks man, another question. What is the wide? for example 800mm or 820mm? (edge of left to right end)
@aaronkim4048 looks like about 790 mm measured edge to edge
Hi jim u try today put on my bars but a don't see any pin hole u think my bars coming wrong or I have do pin hole thanks
If you ordered them from deanspeed and are sure you picked the Indian scout option, they should have the holes. I don't think any other company does this for you.
A trick I've heard is to wrap painters tape around the bars where the controls go. Mount the bars then figure out the angle you want your controls. Squeeze the controls on the tape and you should get a dent in the tape from the pin in the controls and can easily see where you need to drill!
@@Jimbobbington u buy indian aftermarket whit Marcus
@@mariomartinez-iu2lt damn. Indian aftermarket is more expensive too! Try the tape trick I mentioned above to get the holes in the right place.
@@Jimbobbington jim were you buy your 240 rear tire kit ?
@@mariomartinez-iu2lt I only have a 180 tire on the stock wheels right now.
Did you ever happen to get a riser or did you leave it exactly like this?
I am still running drag bars just like this, no riser.
Thank you for the response man I plan on doing the same. They will be here Friday. BTW I honestly think I have watched every single one of your videos great content keep it coming
@derekjohnson8086 thanks man!
Does your motor bike have ABS? Do you think there is a problem when you change handlebar of scout with ABS?
Yes mine does have ABS. handlebars don't affect the ABS at all. The only issue is if you get longer ape hanger style bars, you'll have to install new longer brake lines.
@@Jimbobbington Thank you very much. I am going to follow the same way as you shown. I got a drag bar handle.
Where di you get that headlight cover? Thats looks cool
www.shiftkoncepts.com/collections/indian-scout-bobber/products/indian-scout-bobber-headlight-cover-honeycomb
@@Jimbobbington thank you!
What kind of bar that you have before this dean?.. because mine 2021 comes with tall handle bar
Those were the stock handlebars which had a 4" rise. You may have the Bobber Twenty which came with the factory mini apes that I think are 6"?
Hey nice oreo you got there man . Cheers
Lol I'm not sure what that means, but thanks! Haha
@@Jimbobbington I think he's referring to the color of your bike, specifically the outline on the word Indian on the gas tank. Nice Bike Man.
@@lolokoloko25 haha thanks, never thought of the color scheme as Oreo! I like it. Thanks dude!
What do you do w/ the OEM parts? Like you I've made a few upgrades and have perfectly good OEM parts. I'd hate to trash them but they're worthless to me.
Yeah, I hang on to most of them, not sure what to do with them lol. I was able to ship my oem levers off to someone who broke theirs when they dropped their bike.
@@Jimbobbington I sold the primary and passenger seats for a decent among but now I still have the OEM shocks, bars, and brake light.
It seems doesn’t ship to Canada. I try to order but only united state is option as country.
Contact them directly and they will get it over to you!
@@Jimbobbington thanks
Where can I get those bars, I’m planning to buy some for my ‘17 scout sixty
Dean-speed.com! Just remember they no longer come with welded in bungs for bar end mirrors. If you want bar end mirrors, you'll need to buy adapters, which he also sells.
@@Jimbobbington cool, thanks bro… so I just need to request by model of my bike plus the adapters for the mirrors, right?
@@elfamosin yup! When you select scout/bobber, it automatically comes with holes drilled for the electric hand controls and 7/8" bar ends. You can pick out custom colors or just go with black. I liked mine so much I reordered a set in pearl turquoise you can see in my newer videos.
Thanks bro, your bike looks awesome!!!
@@elfamosin thanks dude!
Rubber grips just need a drop of water and they come right off and also slide back on too the water will dry out and they will be back to normal..
Interesting. The hairspray method has never let me down!
Next time drop some dish washer liquid in there.
For the grips? I prefer to use hairspray because I can be certain it will dry quickly and become sticky. Never had an issue with multiple applications!
@@Jimbobbington My mistake -- I meant to get them off.
@@bjdouma ah gotcha, could work, but usually at the point of removing them, I'm like screw it lol