1980 FLH Handlebars

[blodwen]

Hi all,

Has anyone got the part number for a 1980 FLH Handlebar. I've got a later type with dimples fitted at the moment, but would like to have the correct one for the switchgear fitted.

I know that aftermarket are available, but the origionals are stainless steel (much better in this country), rather than chromed.

[kiwidave]

this parts book right here says...

55919-79 handlebar only 80 & 81 FL, FLH, FLH-80, Classic

for 82-84 FLHs the number changed to 55919-82...but it appears to be exactly the same handlebar.

Pre-1980 they were two-piece.

I would try Jeff at Riverside Cycles in Putney, London ......and also N0S PARTS - Obsolete NOS parts for your Harley-Davidson motorcycle and American made replacement parts .....both specialise in old parts....unless I am unfairly maligning active club-supporting shops who may have one. Strikes me as a search item, though, if you insist on original.

OR Old Dude Vintage Parts & Service in the USA.

Don't forget also that USA dealer parts counters will, if you ask nicely, conduct a nationwide search through the one computer to see if *ANY* dealer in the whole USA has the old bit you want. Surprising results with that one, apparently. Not forgetting, either, the good guys at THE HORSE BC Swap Meet

[blodwen]

Thanks for that Dave,

Yes I know the pre 1980 are two piece, hence the request for 1980 numbers.

I have used Nos before, but will give Jeff a go first.

Only after origional because they are stainless steel and not chromed steel.

[Paul P.]

41 to 84 parts book says (for split bars) 56044-75 for right side, 56056-75 for left side - "used on 75 to 79 FL, FLH, FLH-80 & Classic". As Kiwi said the book gives single piece bar for 1980 onwards.

[blodwen]

Thanks again Dave and Paul for the help. I found the 55919-79 on Jan Willem Boons site.

[Limey_Dave]

HANDLEBAR

About £30 cheaper than Boons if they're still stainless and they've got them.