Extra wiring under the tank for extending the bars ?
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Extra wiring under the tank for extending the bars ?
I want to put 12" Reapers from Wild1s. They should be very close to the same height as the stock SB bars, needing a little extra to get all the way to the top then take the bend to the pull-back. It's been awhile since I've done apes on a Dyna, so I'm wondering if anyone that's done bars can tell me how much slack they've got inside the frame tube under the tank?
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There's plenty of wire in there to go to 14" in most cases. I think the bigger issue is how much throttle and clutch cable you have.
Plenty of people have gone 14" apes, specifically Burly brand narrow apes. You should be fine with 12s
Plenty of people have gone 14" apes, specifically Burly brand narrow apes. You should be fine with 12s
as far as the wiring. on my 15 streetbob there was plently enough to install my 14" narrow apes. didn't even bother with the longer wiring harness supplied in the handlebar kit. even added a 1" riser spacer and still wasn't an issue. id say you could do 16" apes with the factory wiring. BTW my biek came with factory mini apes so I don't know about the wiring difference if it woulda cam with drag bars
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My '25 FXDL came with drag-like bars. Plenty of wiring tucked in the frame for my 14" tbars, with a little extra to spare. I'd bet HD used the same harness for both bikes. You'll be good on the wiring.
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Thanks everyone, I appreciate it. The only wiring going thru my bars are the indicators and I'm not planning on using them thru the bars. The brake line and clutch cables should have a little extra reach.
What if any are you guys using for front indicators? I'm considering not using fronts just the rears which are my brake lights as well. I thought about maybe real small button lights on the edge of my tripletree, but haven't decided. Or even a button lamp right where the stock indicators are now .
What if any are you guys using for front indicators? I'm considering not using fronts just the rears which are my brake lights as well. I thought about maybe real small button lights on the edge of my tripletree, but haven't decided. Or even a button lamp right where the stock indicators are now .
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What can I say, I'm ahead of my time. LOL
My ex-chick used the bullet type signals in the stock location and it looked good. Hard to see, but it looked good. Me, I extended the wiring and used relocation clamps with the stock turn signals just below the lower triple tree.
I've had the tiny dot signals in the past, but am now I'm a big fan of lighting and actually like the stock signals. Any little help to be seen on the road since the fronts also function as running lights. It's a personal preference. Lot's of options out there. For me, it was just a matter of relocation.
My ex-chick used the bullet type signals in the stock location and it looked good. Hard to see, but it looked good. Me, I extended the wiring and used relocation clamps with the stock turn signals just below the lower triple tree.
I've had the tiny dot signals in the past, but am now I'm a big fan of lighting and actually like the stock signals. Any little help to be seen on the road since the fronts also function as running lights. It's a personal preference. Lot's of options out there. For me, it was just a matter of relocation.
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What can I say, I'm ahead of my time. LOL
My ex-chick used the bullet type signals in the stock location and it looked good. Hard to see, but it looked good. Me, I extended the wiring and used relocation clamps with the stock turn signals just below the lower triple tree.
I've had the tiny dot signals in the past, but am now I'm a big fan of lighting and actually like the stock signals. Any little help to be seen on the road since the fronts also function as running lights. It's a personal preference. Lot's of options out there. For me, it was just a matter of relocation.
My ex-chick used the bullet type signals in the stock location and it looked good. Hard to see, but it looked good. Me, I extended the wiring and used relocation clamps with the stock turn signals just below the lower triple tree.
I've had the tiny dot signals in the past, but am now I'm a big fan of lighting and actually like the stock signals. Any little help to be seen on the road since the fronts also function as running lights. It's a personal preference. Lot's of options out there. For me, it was just a matter of relocation.
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I'd like to hear more about the " '25" model year bikes.
Will we be riding "Livewires" or what?
Or nothing at all?
Or 165" ground pounders?
2 wheel drive?
Dynamo's for brakes?
Or, will the MOCO be regulated out of business?
They can always sell t-shirts, I guess...
Will we be riding "Livewires" or what?
Or nothing at all?
Or 165" ground pounders?
2 wheel drive?
Dynamo's for brakes?
Or, will the MOCO be regulated out of business?
They can always sell t-shirts, I guess...