Hi, I am putting 12" apes on my FLSTN and it will require wiring extension and new cables.

How hard is the extending and internally wiring part of the job???

1. Should I get the internally pre-wired HCC bars?
2. Or should I do it my self using one of the kits eg Novello?

Thanks.

 

Do it yourself. The novello makes it easier as they are color coded, but if you know how to solder you can just solder them on. If you don't have time or the skills to do this pay for pre wired, but it is not that hard. If you do solder them stagger the cuts so there is not a big lump in the middle of the wires as they still have to be pulled through the bars.

 

When I extended mine, I just went to the local auto shop, bought the right gauge wire and soldered it on. I used a sharpie pen to mark each wire so I knew which one was which. If you don't want to solder, crimp connectors also work. The other way to go other than pre-wired bars, is to buy a new switch wiring harness. I don't know if Dr V-Twin carries them or not, but JP Cycles has complete switch kits for $99 with 48" wires attached with either black or chrome switches. You can get new switches and extended wiring harness from HD as well. Soldering your own is definitely the cheapest way to go though, even if you need to buy a soldering iron.

 

Thanks, the HCC pre-wired bars come complete with switches also.