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Old 02-22-2017, 12:26 AM
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Just traded for a 17, had Khome Werks 2+2 narrow sweepers on the trade in.
Thinking about the LA Choppers Twin Peaks, 10"
Has anyone installed these? Any extensions needed?
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A while ago someone did it but it was an older model and they went with longer cables and wires. I am all but certain they wired internally on bars I believe they were larger diameter. Fearless
 
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Yes, larger except where grips mount ( same there I believe)
Not going to internal wire them...I didn't need extensions for the Khrome Werks, just wondering about the twin peaks.
 
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Had the Twin peaks bars on my 01 Bagger but not sure if they were 8 or 10".
For the trike I went with RSD 8" FL King Apes. They are similar, but I found them to suit me better, not quite as wide feeling. Did not have to change anything with these. Not sure if you could compare dimensions.
 
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I Installed the 12 1/2 and I'm happy with them.
 
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Have a set on '12. +4 on the clutch cable, stock brake line. Internal wired mine, so they had to be extended. I've read that some just reroute the clutch cable, but I didn't want to risk any binding.
 
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My cousin bought a new Tri-Glide during a trip that we made two years ago.

Following and watching him, I could tell that he was trying to adjust to the difference in the handling between the trike and his previous two-wheeler but I could also tell that he was NOT comfortable with the seating/handlebar position on the trike.

We stopped for a break and he was still sitting on the trike and had him close his eyes, and then put his hands where he would like them to be on the handlebars. I told him to keep his hands where they were and open his eyes.
I think he was even shocked by the distance where his hands were and the grips of his handlebars.

I suggested that he should consider bars that correctly fit him and I recommended Helibars. He had them installed early last years and he absolutely loves them. They're fully adjustable (including grip angle) and when I get my Tri-Glide (not too far away) it will have Helibars too.
 
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I have a 2013, and TP 10", no extensions required. I am not sure it that would hold true on the 2014 and newer.
 
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My concern with Twin peaks is they may be to far away from me
 
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My concern with Twin peaks is they may be to far away from me
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I am 6' and yes it is a reach at full turn. I can not pull back an further because I have and want to keep my Tank Lift from DK.
Hope that gives you an idea. I do however love the comfort it provides me to my shoulders. Much more relaxed, and no more neck / shoulder pain.
 
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