Help!! 09 FXDC Replacing Buckhorns with 12" Apes

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Feb 23, 2010 | 10:43 PM

wattsupFXDC

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Help!! 09 FXDC Replacing Buckhorns with 12" Apes

I am getting ready to replace the stock buckhorns with 12" apes. Do I have to remove the tank to replace/extend control and throttle cables? I plan to run cable internal to bars.

Feb 23, 2010 | 10:49 PM

archergodwin

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Nope, just unbolt it so it will slide back a few inches.

So... are you calling your wires "cables"... referring to the 'cable' you plan to run internal to your bars... ?

Feb 23, 2010 | 11:09 PM

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I had mine done, (mini apes) last week by the dealership. Good news, the contol wires/harness doesn't have to be replaced or spliced on the '09 FXDC.

There's enough length with the stock harness under the gas tank for mini ape bars. The brake cable and throttle cables were exchanged for longer ones. The signal lights weren't relocated, so no problem with those wires either.

Feb 23, 2010 | 11:27 PM

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If you had the HD mini-apes, then yes... but they are only 10.5 rise at best. With a true 12" rise, you will probably need longer wires and cables.... but it also depends on how wide the bars are.

I installed the HD fat mini-apes and and went +4 with the Barnett cables. They are 10.5 rise on top of 4" risers.

Feb 24, 2010 | 11:26 PM

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Question on control wires and handlebars

Thanks for the info. Would you recommend to run the control wires internal within the bars than exposed? I think the wires being hidden provide a cleaner look. What handlebar manufacturer do you recommend in 12" apes.

Feb 25, 2010 | 08:15 AM

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Running wires internally is purely a preference issue. I would, but you may not want to.

Going from 10.5" bars to 12" bars? Get down wit yo bad self. lol just kiddin.