Those who installed Yaffee Monkey Apes
#1
Those who installed Yaffee Monkey Apes
did you measure the pull back you needed or did you go with there standard 9" pull back? Looking to get the 10" bars for my 2014 Ultra Limited.
#2
I have installed a few of these bars on bikes, including mine. hardest bars I've ever done, and the e glide ones are harder than the roadglide ones, the difference is the RG ones have an extra hole on the bottom angle to help you pull the wires thru. eglide ones don't have that hole. the bar selection was always done by the owner, I was the installer. Hints are to run the throttle wires first, they are the most fragile, and need more care when running them, and I don't cut the pins on these wires, lots of issues can arise. I had to cut the pins off the switch harness, as I could not make the bend with the pins on. solder the pins back on after the wires are thru the bars. ( i Leave a short length of wire on the pins, about 2", and just solder the wires together) also besides removing the plastic connectors, remove the black plastic sheath, and use electrical tape to make the wiring harness as small as possible, also you need to protect the harness from the sharp edges inside the bend, its crap in there and will cut the wiring insulation, its going to be hard, be patient, use drugs, hypnotism, take anger management classes, large amounts of alcohol, preferably, a drip system to keep it flowing while trying to pull the wiring thru. the left side goes easier, (no throttle switch harness to mess with), you won't have to cut the pins, (will save time, ) I can't help with deciding size, I have used on mine the 10" ones and work great, and you don't need to do any wire extensions, if I can help any more, (minus running the wires!! I won't install these bars again. I lose money!!) I have taken over 6-8 hours on these bars, let me know
Last edited by harleycharlie1992; 07-28-2014 at 07:48 PM.
#4
I have installed a few of these bars on bikes, including mine. hardest bars I've ever done, and the e glide ones are harder than the roadglide ones, the difference is the RG ones have an extra hole on the bottom angle to help you pull the wires thru. eglide ones don't have that hole. the bar selection was always done by the owner, I was the installer. Hints are to run the throttle wires first, they are the most fragile, and need more care when running them, and I don't cut the pins on these wires, lots of issues can arise. I had to cut the pins off the switch harness, as I could not make the bend with the pins on. solder the pins back on after the wires are thru the bars. ( i Leave a short length of wire on the pins, about 2", and just solder the wires together) also besides removing the plastic connectors, remove the black plastic sheath, and use electrical tape to make the wiring harness as small as possible, also you need to protect the harness from the sharp edges inside the bend, its crap in there and will cut the wiring insulation, its going to be hard, be patient, use drugs, hypnotism, take anger management classes, large amounts of alcohol, preferably, a drip system to keep it flowing while trying to pull the wiring thru. the left side goes easier, (no throttle switch harness to mess with), you won't have to cut the pins, (will save time, ) I can't help with deciding size, I have used on mine the 10" ones and work great, and you don't need to do any wire extensions, if I can help any more, (minus running the wires!! I won't install these bars again. I lose money!!) I have taken over 6-8 hours on these bars, let me know
Harley dealer quoted me 9 hours labor. Talked to guy at Yaffee and he said the stock cables work up to 12" bars.I just have to get measured for the right pull back.
Thanks
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Monkey Bars
I put 12" yaffee monkey bars on my SG.. Found them NEW on eBay , They were pre wired all chromed out switches and housings. Easy to install.. Kit came with the cables as well. I did all the work myself. Great plug and play set up.. Best upgrade I ever did on my ride. Well worth the money..
#7
bet those were fun!!!!
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