Noob handlebar question for 2012 Street Bob
Noob handlebar question for 2012 Street Bob
Just got my first Harley and havent stopped thinking about her since I bought it. I really want to go more radical with the ape hanger bars. Like the Carlini evil apes or pist apes. What else would I need to complete the swap out?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Road Captain
Joined: May 2009
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From: perry, fl
depending on how high, throttle cables, clutch cable and possibly extend your wires. if you know how high your going, you can get a kit from burly. otherwise, measure additional length and buy them individually
Well it came with Harley calls 12" mini apes and I want to go to Carlini Evil Apes 14". Didn't know if I'd need to adjust the brake and clutch cables and extend the wires or if I could just do a clean swap
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: San Bruno
the street bob comes with 10" bars. unless that changed in the last 5 months. but even going to 14" bars, you should be fine with the stock cables and wiring. if you go to 16, i think thats when you need to change the cables and wire.
My fault it's probably 10". I thought the brochure said 12" but I just want to make sure I can do a clean swap
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From: England via the US
For street bobs it depends on the brand bars you go with for 14's as far as cables go. You should be good on wiring though. Some have been able to use stock cables but I was not able to. I have 14" Santee 1.25" bars and had to go +4 on the cables.
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Tourer
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Goodyear, Az
I have 10" factory apes, up from the 8" units that came stock on 2011's... Even with that small of a change, the brake like is stretched pretty tight. The rest of the cables and wiring, are good for a couple more inches, though.
Here's what I got on the subject, from J & P..
If there were a scientific formula to calculate the proper cable and brake line lengths for every possible combination of bars and risers, on every single model of bike, it would make ordering a bit easier. Unfortunately there isnt, so we always recommend to customers that they mount the bars first, then take an accurate measurement for the proper length cables and brake line.
One method for measuring your cables is through the use of thin gauge wire. Once you have the bars installed and in position:
1. Route the wire in the same manner that you would like the cables to run. For example, with throttle cables, start at the carburetor (or throttle body) and route the wire up to the throttle housing on the bars.
2. Be sure to turn the bars all the way to the left and then back to the right to assure that you will have enough cable to cover your full turning radius.
3. You are now ready to take your measurement. Use the same method to measure for the clutch cable and your brake line.
4. Once you have these measurements, subtract the length of your stock cables and brake line to find out how many inches over stock you will need to order (for example, +6 or +8 over stock). Cable and brake lines are measured by the casing length only so do not include the cable itself of the fittings at each end.
5. Finally, do not overlook the fact that you will need to extend your handlebar control wiring. This method of measuring will work for them as well.
Here's what I got on the subject, from J & P..
If there were a scientific formula to calculate the proper cable and brake line lengths for every possible combination of bars and risers, on every single model of bike, it would make ordering a bit easier. Unfortunately there isnt, so we always recommend to customers that they mount the bars first, then take an accurate measurement for the proper length cables and brake line.
One method for measuring your cables is through the use of thin gauge wire. Once you have the bars installed and in position:
1. Route the wire in the same manner that you would like the cables to run. For example, with throttle cables, start at the carburetor (or throttle body) and route the wire up to the throttle housing on the bars.
2. Be sure to turn the bars all the way to the left and then back to the right to assure that you will have enough cable to cover your full turning radius.
3. You are now ready to take your measurement. Use the same method to measure for the clutch cable and your brake line.
4. Once you have these measurements, subtract the length of your stock cables and brake line to find out how many inches over stock you will need to order (for example, +6 or +8 over stock). Cable and brake lines are measured by the casing length only so do not include the cable itself of the fittings at each end.
5. Finally, do not overlook the fact that you will need to extend your handlebar control wiring. This method of measuring will work for them as well.
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From: Ogden, UT
As mentioned different bars even of the same height can mean different length cables due to width and pullback.
More importantly your perception makes a huge difference as well, are cables that look sloppy loose or pulled tight ok, everyone is different so it all depends on you.
More importantly your perception makes a huge difference as well, are cables that look sloppy loose or pulled tight ok, everyone is different so it all depends on you.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 279
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From: Del Rio TX
I"m running 14" bars from drag specialties...as mentioned, there should be enough electrical wiring tucked away up to 18"...my Indy was able to salvage my front brake cable but I did have to order new throttle cables and clutch cable...
I may go to 16" apes one day and if I do, I'd just get the burly kit that was previously mentioned...I believe in keeping it simple.
enjoy your bob.
I may go to 16" apes one day and if I do, I'd just get the burly kit that was previously mentioned...I believe in keeping it simple.
enjoy your bob.
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