Apes...Too Hard?
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6th Gear
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Apes...Too Hard?
I would like to install some custom ape hangers on my bike anywhere from 12"\\;-16"\\;. I want to do it myself to save money and to learn some things. I have been told that I am lookin at somethin way over my head as i am new to bikes. <\\;br>\\;I am mechanically inclined by nature...I have built some small block chevy&\\;amp\\;rsquo\\;s and a couple chevy automatic transmissions.<\\;br>\\;What do you guys think? Extremely difficult? Whats the hardest thing that needs to be done? The clutch cable?<\\;br>\\;The bike that I own is a 06 Street Bob.<\\;br>\\;Thanks for your time!
Road Master
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From: Western MA
RE: Apes...Too Hard?
Not too hard at all. I thought the hardest part was bleeding the front brake (not even hard just a PITA) BUY A MANUAL....buy quality stuff and take your time. If your building small blocks you can change the bars. Ive done it twice already and the benefits to doing it yourself are awesome. Good luck.
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From: NC
RE: Apes...Too Hard?
internal wires are a bitch!!!...find someone who can do it...my indy uses old speedo cable to run them...1/2 hr, $30 later done!!...the apes are the easy part...you may have to loosen/take off exhaust to get to clutch cover, same with tank to run throttle cables, and then bleeding brakes
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Ohio
RE: Apes...Too Hard?
You can do it, What is the worst that can happen? You have to get someone to help or finish it for you. I doubt myself sometimes but find if I just jump in and try most things are not that hard. You also have a lot of good help right here. By the way you should get a service manual if you don't have one. Good luck with the project.
Road Warrior
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From: Sussex County NJ
RE: Apes...Too Hard?
Its not that hard even with internal wiring, \\;(12's would be easiest)
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I rate it,  \\;2 outta 5 Wrenches. \\;
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Just \\;buy a manual and go for it. \\; I'll be in your corner if you need help
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I rate it,  \\;2 outta 5 Wrenches. \\;
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Just \\;buy a manual and go for it. \\; I'll be in your corner if you need help
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Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Iowa
RE: Apes...Too Hard?
Yeah not a very tough think to do just time consuming but it is WELL worht the money saved and you get to know your bike better
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RE: Apes...Too Hard?
Just out of curiosity, why are the 12" easiest? I'm considering these for my Street Bob as a 2" increase over stock (10" mini apes).
ORIGINAL: Punty
Its not that hard even with internal wiring, \\\\\\;(12's would be easiest)
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I rate it, \\\\\\;2 outta 5 Wrenches. \\\\\\;
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Just \\\\\\;buy a manual and go for it. \\\\\\; I'll be in your corner if you need help
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Its not that hard even with internal wiring, \\\\\\;(12's would be easiest)
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I rate it, \\\\\\;2 outta 5 Wrenches. \\\\\\;
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Just \\\\\\;buy a manual and go for it. \\\\\\; I'll be in your corner if you need help
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Cruiser
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From: Swansboro, NC
RE: Apes...Too Hard?
ORIGINAL: 2003FLHPI
internal wires are a bitch!!!...find someone who can do it...my indy uses old speedo cable to run them...
internal wires are a bitch!!!...find someone who can do it...my indy uses old speedo cable to run them...
I've also used the internal cable part of a throttle cable. \\; You snake the end through the bars and fasten the wires to the fitting on the end of the throttle cable and pull them back through.
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From: Inverness FL
RE: Apes...Too Hard?
7.5 hrs @80+ hr.BUY A Manual and take ur time. With ur skills u can probably beat the stealers time and have all that money for other stuff too. Not to mention the satisfaction. If u get stuck just ask and u will recieve!!!!! Good luck
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