2010 and up wideglide owners, pics of apes?

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Mar 6, 2012 | 10:20 AM

#21

dbp2010

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From: tannersville PA

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Originally Posted by pontiac69

cool. i am in east stroudsburg. we should get together for a ride. i have always wanted to take a trip to the OCC headquarters in upstate NY

Hey, maybe we could meet up and you could show me your bars on your scoot and what was involved in your setup

Mar 6, 2012 | 11:34 AM

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pontiac69

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From: Pa

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Originally Posted by dbp2010

Thats cool you saved some green. But sitting on my bike with a tape measure I think I would like to put 16". Not sure of riser height that I want but not more then the stock 4" height. I'm not a talk guy and I don't think I'll mind arms up a bit higher then the norm. But it's not easy putting arms in the air and guessing what size bars an risers to get to achieve what I'm looking for. How did some of you figure out your sizes?

some do it this way, others i have heard is sit on the bike and close your eyeswith your hands out in a comfortable position. then do this measuring tip of the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KahEtuLitCI

Mar 6, 2012 | 11:39 AM

#23

Sethcat

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From: VA

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Originally Posted by dbp2010

hey i was wondering if you riders on here can help me out. i've got a 2010 glide that i want to put apes on but the risers are 1 1/4.are you guys all changing the risers too?i the HD shop said he believes that you cant just get any riser due to the tree not excepting the normal risers.he said its like this on the glides and bobs.is he pulling my chain thats attached to my wallet or what?

ya that's bs. I actually got the bars assuming they would fit on the stock risers and realized they risers were for fatter bars so I just got regular risers that fit. There is a little flex because of the rubber bushings but they work just fine.

Mar 6, 2012 | 12:05 PM

#24

pontiac69

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From: Pa

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Originally Posted by dbp2010

Hey, maybe we could meet up and you could show me your bars on your scoot and what was involved in your setup

hell yea. i will send you a pm.

Mar 22, 2012 | 04:05 PM

#25

RAN WOODMAN

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From: new harbour newfoundland

to 2011 wide glide owner

how you can put on 16 inch apes without wire extensions would not be easy when I have 14 inch apes and I need them for my 2010 wide glide.

Mar 22, 2012 | 04:27 PM

#26

W G Junkie

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From: KCMO

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Originally Posted by RAN WOODMAN

how you can put on 16 inch apes without wire extensions would not be easy when I have 14 inch apes and I need them for my 2010 wide glide.

I run 16” apes without wire extensions. Just pulled the extra loom out from under the neck and re-routed the looms. Pretty simple, however, I also run 3/4” risers.. I suspect your rise height plays a big part in the equation...