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Old Jun 25, 2015 | 07:01 AM
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Well I am finally getting to install my apes on my Fat Bob. I started last night to tear the old stuff off.

I'm going with a 2in riser with 14" R6C Holey Rollers.

I'm so excited.

The only issue I had last night was sweating my ***** off in the garage.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2015 | 09:36 AM
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Okay.... Git R Done! Then show us...
 
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Well I got almost to the end before I ran into a problem. The Brake Line is too short. Can anyone help me with what the length of the line should be? I have the +8 for my Fat Bob and it seems to be about 6ish inches too short.


 
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I have mini apes and 2" risers on my 2010 Fatbob for a total rise of 12". I went +5 and it all worked fine. I would say for your 14" bars and 2" risers that I would guess you will need about +10. If you already have +8 and they are approx. 6" too short, then you better go +14.
 
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Thanks for all the advice. I ended up going with a custom setup from Magnum Shielding. They look great....and fit perfectly. I could not be happier with the apes!!
 
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For my longer rides....I installed Hardbags over the weekend.
 
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Originally Posted by Roguepup
Well I got almost to the end before I ran into a problem. The Brake Line is too short. Can anyone help me with what the length of the line should be? I have the +8 for my Fat Bob and it seems to be about 6ish inches too short.



Stands to reason if you're trying to put 14" bars on there WITH risers. +8" seems like that would only get you about halfway there!

BTW - those bars look fuggin SWEEEEEEEEEET!

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That is an all around good looking scoot!
 
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