Switch Housing

Switch Housing: the chrome cover that carries your bar controls

A switch housing is the two-piece clamshell that bolts around the handlebar and holds the turn signal, horn and other control switches together in one clean unit. It clamps the wiring and switch gear against the bar, keeps the internals protected, and gives the bar end a finished look. People fit a new one for two reasons: the original is cracked, pitted or corroded and needs replacing, or they want a chrome dress-up piece to match the rest of the cockpit. Swapping one is straightforward bench work once the switches are transferred over from the old housing.

What ThreePiece stocks

This is a focused category with 3 switch housings in stock from 2 brands, Kuryakyn and Bikers Choice. Current pricing runs from $40 to $145, which is the range on what is in stock right now rather than a fixed promise. The two Kuryakyn options are chrome, the Kuryakyn Switch Housings Chrome 1748 and the Kuryakyn Switch Housings Chrome 1747, sitting at the top of the price spread. The Bikers Choice Chrome Vertical Switch Housing is the value option and is a direct replacement for H-D part 71539-73B. All three are chrome finish.

Fitment coverage

Fitment here points to Harley-Davidson. The Bikers Choice piece is listed for Big Twin and XL models across the 1973 to 1981 year range. Only one of the three carries specific fitment data, so confirm your exact year and model before you buy rather than assuming a match.

How to choose

  • Replacement vs. dress-up. If you are fixing a corroded or broken housing on a 73-81 Big Twin or XL, the Bikers Choice vertical housing is the direct-replacement route and the lowest-cost option. The Kuryakyn housings are the choice when you want a chrome upgrade to match other cockpit parts.
  • Price. The gap between roughly $40 and $145 is the difference between a replacement part and a styled chrome pair, so decide whether you are repairing or restyling first.
  • Fit before finish. Chrome looks the same in a photo, but the housing has to match your switch layout and bar. Check fitment before you pick on looks.

What else you need with it

A switch housing lives at the same part of the bike as several other cockpit and bar parts. If you are already in there, look at Handlebars, Mirrors and Turn Signals, since the switches inside the housing control the signals. For wider lighting work, browse Headlights, Tail Lights and the full Lighting selection. All of these sit under the Exterior section if you want to see everything in one place.

Fitment help and ordering

Not sure a housing matches your bike? Call fitment help at 813-535-5801 before you order, or reach us through contact us. Every order ships with free shipping, and Affirm and Katapult financing is available at checkout.

Switch Housing: the chrome cover that carries your bar controls

A switch housing is the two-piece clamshell that bolts around the handlebar and holds the turn signal, horn and other control switches together in one clean unit. It clamps the wiring and switch gear against the bar, keeps the internals protected, and gives the bar end a finished look. People fit a new one for two reasons: the original is cracked, pitted or corroded and needs replacing, or they want a chrome dress-up piece to match the rest of the cockpit. Swapping one is straightforward bench work once the switches are transferred over from the old housing.

What ThreePiece stocks

This is a focused category with 3 switch housings in stock from 2 brands, Kuryakyn and Bikers Choice. Current pricing runs from $40 to $145, which is the range on what is in stock right now rather than a fixed promise. The two Kuryakyn options are chrome, the Kuryakyn Switch Housings Chrome 1748 and the Kuryakyn Switch Housings Chrome 1747, sitting at the top of the price spread. The Bikers Choice Chrome Vertical Switch Housing is the value option and is a direct replacement for H-D part 71539-73B. All three are chrome finish.

Fitment coverage

Fitment here points to Harley-Davidson. The Bikers Choice piece is listed for Big Twin and XL models across the 1973 to 1981 year range. Only one of the three carries specific fitment data, so confirm your exact year and model before you buy rather than assuming a match.

How to choose

  • Replacement vs. dress-up. If you are fixing a corroded or broken housing on a 73-81 Big Twin or XL, the Bikers Choice vertical housing is the direct-replacement route and the lowest-cost option. The Kuryakyn housings are the choice when you want a chrome upgrade to match other cockpit parts.
  • Price. The gap between roughly $40 and $145 is the difference between a replacement part and a styled chrome pair, so decide whether you are repairing or restyling first.
  • Fit before finish. Chrome looks the same in a photo, but the housing has to match your switch layout and bar. Check fitment before you pick on looks.

What else you need with it

A switch housing lives at the same part of the bike as several other cockpit and bar parts. If you are already in there, look at Handlebars, Mirrors and Turn Signals, since the switches inside the housing control the signals. For wider lighting work, browse Headlights, Tail Lights and the full Lighting selection. All of these sit under the Exterior section if you want to see everything in one place.

Fitment help and ordering

Not sure a housing matches your bike? Call fitment help at 813-535-5801 before you order, or reach us through contact us. Every order ships with free shipping, and Affirm and Katapult financing is available at checkout.