Suggestions For New Apes
Suggestions For New Apes
I still have the stock mini apes on my 2006 Street Bob. I want to switch the bars out for ones that are black and are drilled for internal wiring. I know that H-D makes the same bars in black now but they aren't drilled.
Does anyone have a suggestion for an aftermarket set of apes? I don't care if they are a bit taller but nothing over 14" I imagine. I know that they have to be 1" at the risers and at the control area, if I recall correctly.
Does anyone have a suggestion for an aftermarket set of apes? I don't care if they are a bit taller but nothing over 14" I imagine. I know that they have to be 1" at the risers and at the control area, if I recall correctly.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 311
Likes: 1
From: Seattle, WA
I'm a big fan of the Nash Gimps for Steet Bobs (obviously). I'm running the 16" and love them. They make 14's and a few others. A word of caution, though: Their wait time is extremely long. You might order them in raw steel and have them powder coated black at a local powder shop in Texas. Some guys have waited as long as 3 months for theirs.
Cheers,
J
Cheers,
J
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,688
Likes: 4
From: Crisfield, MD
You might consider the 14" Burly "Narrow glide" apes which come in black and drilled for internal wiring for around $110. You might think that Narrow bars might look odd on your midglide but actually they would look very good on the mid or even wide glides since the narrow bars are about the same base width as Nash and similar style bars and the top width is still around 32".
Just a though for ya.
Just a though for ya.
Last edited by capttawes; Feb 9, 2009 at 12:57 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,240
Likes: 0
From: Milwaukee area
If you're satisfied with your stock bars, drill'em and get them powdered. Would epoxy paint work in this area and be durable enough, if you want to do it on the cheap?
Club Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,468
Likes: 1
From: San Marcos, Texas
Try this web site they are in Spicewood just west of Austin. Good people to work with.
www.hillcountrycustomcycles.com They have kits that will beat anybody's price. Kits include internal wiring already done, Chrome controls, SS cables. All you have to get is the hand grips & Mirrors. I have a set of 16" that I installed.
www.hillcountrycustomcycles.com They have kits that will beat anybody's price. Kits include internal wiring already done, Chrome controls, SS cables. All you have to get is the hand grips & Mirrors. I have a set of 16" that I installed.
Last edited by formike56; Feb 10, 2009 at 05:54 AM.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 298
Likes: 0
From: Austin, Texas
Anyone have pics of drilled bars?
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 226
Likes: 1
From: Southeast, OK
Trending Topics
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,240
Likes: 0
From: Milwaukee area
Here's the best I can give you. Sorry, I didn't take any pics of the bare, unwired bars. I drilled 7/16" holes at the ends of the dimples, at a slight angle, where the wires come out of the controls. I drilled 7/16" holes in the center, about 1-ź" apart and then slotted them with a Dremel.
Last edited by Grind; Feb 9, 2009 at 04:32 PM.
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: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,042
Likes: 0
From: Brunswick, MD
Try V-Twin I don't know if they sell any black bars but I do know they have some really nice bars for between 100-200 bucks.... I went with the 16" 1 1/4 bars, I like the fat look.... I road 200 miles over this pass weekend and man I love em. Here a chop pic of my rod with em on!
Peace, Donnie
Peace, Donnie
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,042
Likes: 0
From: Brunswick, MD
Try this web site they are in Spicewood just west of Austin. Good people to work with.
www.hillcountrycustomcycle.com They have kits that will beat anybody's price. Kits include internal wiring already done, Chrome controls, SS cables. All you have to get is the hand grips & Mirrors. I have a set of 16" that I installed.
www.hillcountrycustomcycle.com They have kits that will beat anybody's price. Kits include internal wiring already done, Chrome controls, SS cables. All you have to get is the hand grips & Mirrors. I have a set of 16" that I installed.
Clicker Here
Cya, Donnie