how hard is it to wire Z-Bars
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how hard is it to wire Z-Bars
Hey everyone,
I have been thinking about getting some short Z-Bars for my Fat BOB, my question is how hard is it to wire the shorter bars, and is there any tricks or tips someone can give me for making the process easier. I found some I like but don't want to make the purchase if it's going to be a huge hassle to get them put on, and I really don't wanna pay a fortune for the dealer to put them on. Also if anyone has pics of their Z-bars on a dyna those would be appreciated too. thanks
here is the link to the one's I like http://www.lachoppers.com/catalog/di...636/index.html
I have been thinking about getting some short Z-Bars for my Fat BOB, my question is how hard is it to wire the shorter bars, and is there any tricks or tips someone can give me for making the process easier. I found some I like but don't want to make the purchase if it's going to be a huge hassle to get them put on, and I really don't wanna pay a fortune for the dealer to put them on. Also if anyone has pics of their Z-bars on a dyna those would be appreciated too. thanks
here is the link to the one's I like http://www.lachoppers.com/catalog/di...636/index.html
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Here is the secret weapon, cut the wires and tie them to chain beads, you got to wire them before putting the bar on riser, can't wire it on the bike like normal ape, need gravity to feed the beads through the Z corners.
JaronB taught me this trick, works great!
JaronB taught me this trick, works great!
Hey everyone,
I have been thinking about getting some short Z-Bars for my Fat BOB, my question is how hard is it to wire the shorter bars, and is there any tricks or tips someone can give me for making the process easier. I found some I like but don't want to make the purchase if it's going to be a huge hassle to get them put on, and I really don't wanna pay a fortune for the dealer to put them on. Also if anyone has pics of their Z-bars on a dyna those would be appreciated too. thanks
here is the link to the one's I like http://www.lachoppers.com/catalog/di...636/index.html
I have been thinking about getting some short Z-Bars for my Fat BOB, my question is how hard is it to wire the shorter bars, and is there any tricks or tips someone can give me for making the process easier. I found some I like but don't want to make the purchase if it's going to be a huge hassle to get them put on, and I really don't wanna pay a fortune for the dealer to put them on. Also if anyone has pics of their Z-bars on a dyna those would be appreciated too. thanks
here is the link to the one's I like http://www.lachoppers.com/catalog/di...636/index.html
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Great thanks for the replies, but now I have another question, what do you mean by cut the wires? Literally cut them? if so how do you get them back together and where is the best place to cut them? I'm pretty new to this so please ignore my ignorance, not trying to be too difficult
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You know regular ape has round curves, you can run the complete wiring in there without cutting. Z-ape corners are too sharp, the factory connection usually get caught, cut the wires 6 inches from the sockets, run them in the bar then solder.
Great thanks for the replies, but now I have another question, what do you mean by cut the wires? Literally cut them? if so how do you get them back together and where is the best place to cut them? I'm pretty new to this so please ignore my ignorance, not trying to be too difficult
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Alright thanks, all the replys have been a big help, I still haven't purchased the Bars due to many people saying its a PITA but I think with your suggestions it will just take a little manuvering and a lot of patience. I appreciate the help and if anyone has any other suggestions please keep them rolling
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it's really not that big a deal. it's a PITA compared to round bars but it takes an extra 5-15 minutes is all...
grab a set of guitar strings or wire or whatever and you're good to go. Only reason I took mine off... bent from some dumbass laying down bike (me) and 1in black looked too skinny in my opinion.
Check out www.zombieperformance.com bars too he will make stuff custom and cheap... and he leaves a hole on the bottom so no second bend!!!
grab a set of guitar strings or wire or whatever and you're good to go. Only reason I took mine off... bent from some dumbass laying down bike (me) and 1in black looked too skinny in my opinion.
Check out www.zombieperformance.com bars too he will make stuff custom and cheap... and he leaves a hole on the bottom so no second bend!!!
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Z bars, expecially the low ones like you linked will be tough. I was able to do mine and i have 12" bars. I never recommend to cut any wires . Big thing is you have to stagger the pins. So once you depin the connector stagger the pins and put on some electrical tape to hold the stagger. I started by putting a string in the bottom with a nut attatched to it for weight. Then just tipped the bars till it came out the top. Then attatced the string to the wires and pulled. Remember I have 12" bars, those low bars will be tough. You may have to cut the wires and run them 1 at a time. Check out this thread on those style bars on a fatbob. Look great. I dont think he internally wired.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/9738378-post5.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/9738378-post5.html
Last edited by pontiac69; May 3, 2012 at 03:17 PM.