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16" Apes on a Cross Bones

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Old 09-06-2008, 03:18 PM
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I tried the search function, but I could not find anything. Has anyone put 16" Ape hangers on your Cross Bones? If so, what length cables did you use? Did you have to buy a handlebar wire extension kit?

Any specific part numbers would be GREATLY appreciated! I am too lazy to try and find this stuff on my own. lol

P.S. I was not sure what I thought about ape hangers, but I love them now. Very, very comfortable.
 
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Sarge4Life on this forum put them on his XBones. I am sure he can give you all the details.
 
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I am somewhat of a perfectionist, so my way of doing things may not be the easiest, but the results are usually worth it. My advice for apes is to get your bars first and dry mount them so you can properly measure the cable length as they would be ran on the bike. I can't stand it when the cables are too floppy anymore than I can when they are too short and binding.
Just because apes my be 16" doesn't mean that they will need the same cable lengths as another set of 16"s. Different bars have different widths and pullback which alter the cable length. My 16"s are narrower than most and took shorter cables than the Psycho Chubbies I ran on my last bike.
You will also need to extend your wiring. You can either buy an extension kit or go to an electronics store and buy each wire individually which is cheaper.
Changing bar sizes can be a major pain in the gluteus, but it changes the entire look and attitude of the bike. I love my apes and how they feel- not only physically, but mentally.
I'd be more than happy to offer any other tips if you need them.
 
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