Mini apes & forward controls.
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Mini apes & forward controls.
I would like toi install on my 07 Dyna FXDC a set of mini apes - like the street Bob, and also a set of reasonably priced forward controls. Questions are;
1. Do I need longer cables for the min apes or can I use the originals.
2. Is there a set of forward controls that does not require the removal of the primary case cover.
Thanks for any and all advice!
1. Do I need longer cables for the min apes or can I use the originals.
2. Is there a set of forward controls that does not require the removal of the primary case cover.
Thanks for any and all advice!
Road Master
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From: NoVa
The Kuryakyns don't require removal of the primary but I'm not sure of the cables for the mini apes though. I would suggest trying to measure the slack in you cables to see how much you have to work with. I have a set of SB mini apes with grips if you are interested.
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As far as the forwards, many on here have installed the Harley forwards without removing the primary, thanks to information shared by another member named "WS6 Formula". If you do a search under his name, you will find a lot of info about how to do it by cutting the shifter shaft with a hacksaw between the primary and tranny cases.
For the apes and cables, you will get varying answers. Some have installed the mini-apes without changing cables. Some of the cables will need to be re-routed. The brake-line will require some bending of the steel sections.
Take offs cables are pretty easy and cheap to come by. Because of this, I chose not to try to stretch the OEM SUper Glide cables to make them work. I went a head and replaced them. Not that bad of a job and learned a lot doing it.
Good luck.
For the apes and cables, you will get varying answers. Some have installed the mini-apes without changing cables. Some of the cables will need to be re-routed. The brake-line will require some bending of the steel sections.
Take offs cables are pretty easy and cheap to come by. Because of this, I chose not to try to stretch the OEM SUper Glide cables to make them work. I went a head and replaced them. Not that bad of a job and learned a lot doing it.
Good luck.
Road Captain
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From: harrodsburg
i replaced my cable with the matching streetbob cable when i installed streetbob mini apes..very easy job. as far as forwards controls, i used the hd brand from the dealer..i had to remove primary but i had to anyway to powder coat them...it was a fairly easy job as long as you have a manual...
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The Kuryakyns don't require removal of the primary but I'm not sure of the cables for the mini apes though. I would suggest trying to measure the slack in you cables to see how much you have to work with. I have a set of SB mini apes with grips if you are interested.
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The Kuryakyns don't require removal of the primary but I'm not sure of the cables for the mini apes though. I would suggest trying to measure the slack in you cables to see how much you have to work with. I have a set of SB mini apes with grips if you are interested.
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