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Softail Handlebars

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Handlebars for Softail models: apes, drag bars, risers and hardware.

About Softail Handlebars

Harddrive leads the Softail bar list, followed by Burly Brand, Forbidden and Wild 1, with a Hofmann Designs and an ODI piece rounding it out. Apes make up the bulk of the page, and bagger bars such as the Louie-Bagger sit beside them. Tags range from 1986 to 2026, so this page serves everything from an Evo Softail to a Milwaukee-Eight Fat Boy.

Eras and compatibility

Older Softails use cable throttles and clutches, and newer bikes use throttle-by-wire and hydraulic clutches. The titles say TBW when it matters. Harddrive lists many bars for Dyna and Softail together, while Burly lists TBW and non-TBW pairs. ODI adds a part or two.

Softail models in this collection vary a lot in stance, from a low Fat Boy to a tall-barred Heritage. Rise figures are printed in titles, so compare them to your reach. Prices run from about $36 to $494, with the Burly Brand bars at the top of the range.

Vendor ranges help planning: Harddrive runs from $74 to $393, Burly Brand from $165 to $494, Wild 1 from $241 to $379 and Forbidden from $110 to $141. An ODI piece sits at about $36.

Narrow the list with Softail parts, Fat Bob handlebars, Street Bob handlebars or hand controls.

Softail Handlebars FAQ

How do I know if a Softail bar is throttle-by-wire?
The title flags TBW where it applies. Bikes from the Milwaukee-Eight era use it, and older bikes use cables.
Can one bar fit both a Dyna and a Softail?
Some Harddrive listings are written for both. Check that your exact model and year appear in the line.
What is the difference between a bagger bar and an ape?
Bagger bars are lower with pullback, and apes rise higher. The catalog uses names like Louie-Bagger, Fat-Z and Ape Hanger.
Are there clutch controls in this collection?
No. Clutch control kits are filed under hand controls, not handlebars. The Harddrive kits there are written for Touring, with some covering Softail too, so check the model line.