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Motorcycle enthusiasts often wonder how upgrading to ape hangers affects their ride. These handlebars, known for their extra height, don’t just make a bold style statement—they also influence the way your bike handles. Here’s a closer look at the impact: Increased Leverage and Control The heightened position of ape hangers provides greater leverage over the bike's center of mass. This extra leverage can make the motorcycle feel surprisingly lighter, especially during sweeping corners & switchbacks. Riders often report an enhanced sense of agility as they navigate long, flowing turns. Improved Turn-In Ability Thanks to the elevated grip, entering corners can...

Product Showcase: 1" Handlebar Threaded Clamp Bungs for Bar End Mirrors & Weights for Harley-Davidson® At BarCraft Handlebars, we’re proud to announce our latest addition to the Handlebar Parts & Accessories collection: the 1" Handlebar Threaded Clamp Bungs for Bar End Mirrors & Weights for Harley-Davidson®. Designed for performance, style, and versatility, this new product is a must-have for riders seeking to enhance both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of their motorcycle. Key Features and Benefits 1. Secure Fit and VersatilityThe threaded clamp bungs are precision-engineered to fit seamlessly into your Harley-Davidson’s 1" handlebars. Whether you're upgrading to bar-end mirrors...

A few handy tips to take into account when you are installing Wiring Extensions for your ride. Avoid using spade connectors that can vibrate and work loose later on. Splice connectors are also susceptible to vibrations. Similarly don’t use connectors and end joints that would be more suited to wiring in a house. Ie. the classic ‘toothpaste top’ style twist on caps. Do some research, work with a mate who has done it before and YouTube is also a great source of knowledge and inspiration. If using heat shrink, only use quality heat shrink that delivers weather tight sealing in...

BarCraft Handlebars wire extensions give you the ability to extend the reach of your wiring harness, so that it can connect with the various electrical components on taller handlebars. Benefits of BarCraft Handlebars Wiring Extensions:   Don’t need an engineering degree to install, especially our range of plug and play handlebar wiring extensions. To state the obvious they help with the process of you getting more length from your wiring, so it can reach taller handlebars such as ape hangers. Allows you to fit more comfortable handlebars, reduces slouching and muscle cramping. Helps to protect your hands from fatigue. They...

We all call Australia home but it depends where you live as to how you get to enjoy your ride. For the most part laws, regulations and getting a motorcycle licence are similar but they are NOT the same. Please note we have provided this information as a brief source only. Laws do and will change. Be sure to keep up to date yourself. Government websites are notorious for changing their page addresses. We do our best to keep them up to date. If you click on a link and it’s not working drop us a line and we’ll get...