changed my mind about apes....
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,014
Likes: 0
From: Brewton, Al
changed my mind about apes....
heres the deal, i bought all the stuff for a set of 17 inch ape hangers, wire harness and all the cables, but now i dont have the time to tear it all apart. so scratch that idea, i wanna know what i can do with whats on the bike now, only problem i have is with the 1 inch bars, i like the 1 1/4 inch bars. so, i would like to go maybe an inch or two taller just because. i think stock on my street bob is 10.25 maybe or somethign like that. im not looking to splice wires, internally wire or anything different, i just wanna take off the controls and bolt them to a new set of bars and bolt the bars on. im just in a crunch and leaving for school friday, and dont wanna have those bars and not like them while im away from home, because that will be my only transportation, the ole scoot. so could i stretch a set of 12 inch, 1 1/4 bars on there and keep everythign else like it stands?? and ill prob sell the bars and cables that i have now if anyones interested.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 564
Likes: 6
From: Wyoming USA
I kept my stock bars and put a set of 4" risers on my 05 FXDWG all I had to do was bend the front brake line a little straighter by the triple tree bracket it is bolted to.So I ended up with about a 16" rise,just right for me. Hope this helps
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,562
Likes: 11
From: Palm Harbor fl.
sure can...most 1 1/4" are internally wired . You should have enough slack to internally wire 12" bars. if you do not have built in risers , I would just get 2" taller risers... to me that looks cooler than just a bigger ape.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 383
Likes: 1
From: Fleetwood, Pa
I am in the middle of an ape swap myself, they are between 12-13 inchers,
I would stick with 12 or under, if you want to make sure the cables are not too short.
In reality, the last thing I would do is make any changes in a rush.
if you really want to change the easiest way would be what rounder said, and change the risers.
Here is a few 1/2 done pictures to give you an idea.
the more i try and save time, or rush the longer it takes...
Eric
I would stick with 12 or under, if you want to make sure the cables are not too short.
In reality, the last thing I would do is make any changes in a rush.
if you really want to change the easiest way would be what rounder said, and change the risers.
Here is a few 1/2 done pictures to give you an idea.
the more i try and save time, or rush the longer it takes...
Eric
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 967
Likes: 104
From: Tampa Bay, Florida
I would love to see a picture of that
I am in the middle of an ape swap myself, they are between 12-13 inchers,
I would stick with 12 or under, if you want to make sure the cables are not too short.
In reality, the last thing I would do is make any changes in a rush.
if you really want to change the easiest way would be what rounder said, and change the risers.
Here is a few 1/2 done pictures to give you an idea.
the more i try and save time, or rush the longer it takes...
Eric
I would stick with 12 or under, if you want to make sure the cables are not too short.
In reality, the last thing I would do is make any changes in a rush.
if you really want to change the easiest way would be what rounder said, and change the risers.
Here is a few 1/2 done pictures to give you an idea.
the more i try and save time, or rush the longer it takes...
Eric
Trending Topics
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 383
Likes: 1
From: Fleetwood, Pa
I think they are hill country custom from ebay, 13 inch..
I got them used, here on the forum, fat and pre-drilled.
I got them used, here on the forum, fat and pre-drilled.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,167
Likes: 0
Looking good so far Eric.
Gonna improve the looks of your scoot really nicely when finished.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,167
Likes: 0
Back on topic though, what year bike do you have Jordan?
If it's an 06/07 I would go with some taller risers, easiest and most cost effective way to do it.
08 or better and you'll have to switch bars which +mo' money.
And if I'm not mistaken the 08's and up are internally wired already correct?
If it's an 06/07 I would go with some taller risers, easiest and most cost effective way to do it.
08 or better and you'll have to switch bars which +mo' money.
And if I'm not mistaken the 08's and up are internally wired already correct?