Does anyone know what size ape hanger I can put on my 2012 sportster 48 without doing new cables? Or is that even possible at any size?

 

I think you can go either 8 or 10" mini-apes without going for new cables/brakeline etc. I put 8" buckhorns (on stock 6" risers) on my 1200 Custom and had to reroute both of my throttle cables and take them out from the triple tree opening. Actually that gave it a cleaner look IMO. Check out the last couple of entries in "What did you do to your Sportster today..." thread for the pics.

 

Thanks for that input, and I will check out those pics!

 

Put 10" mini's on the wife's 883 Lo. Throttle/idle cables, wiring and clutch were fine. Brake line was to tight for my likes so it was replaced.

 

I wonder if I got the 12" would I then need to replace the throttle cables, wiring and clutch cable? Would be nice to get away not replacing! Maybe I am lazy or maybe I am cheap...or both!

 

I got the Biltwell 12" apes-The throttle cables, clutch line and wires were too short. Also my +2 over stock front break line was short. I have a 2013 forty eight I was bummed. I suggest the Indian Larry 10" apes or the Biltwell Chumps.

 

Licks have just introduced a new bar.... 8'' narrow ape, may work..

 

Seems I am out of luck if I want to go 12" or larger.

 

Going to check that out!

 

12 inch is too high without changing cables. Also you will need to get special risers from loner industries or your bars will hit the triple tree nuts. A lot of people make this mistake. Check out zombie performance. They make some nice bars that you won't see on everyone else's bikes. I made my own 9" narrow apes but you can see how close they are to the nuts. I didn't need the risers.