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Jul 28, 2013 | 10:06 PM

#11

deuce_streetbob

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From: columbus, ohio

btw, if you change to those bars, you will want to change the rubber riser bushings to the polyurethane ones. if you don't, your bars will feel like they are too loose and move around too much. i got some from drag specialties and they were about $11. well worth the money.

Jul 29, 2013 | 12:23 AM

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BdG74

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I think that the worst thing I had to do when changing the bars was dealing with the fuel tank to get to the wires. Other than that just take your time. It was a good learning experience

Jul 29, 2013 | 06:30 AM

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Stressfest

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Doing the same with my 13 SB... good to know its not a huge PITA.

Removing the tank to get to the connectors... Do you completely remove it or just shuffle it back some? Is there any info on how to do this??

Done it plenty on my Ducs, this is my first Harley... all news to me

Jul 29, 2013 | 08:23 AM

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Rodney54

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From: vermont

I put 16" apes on my 2012 WG, It was a pretty easy job just takes a little while if its your first time. Worst part its putting the wires through the bars. I went with the RSD King Apes which have 2 90' bends on each side what a pain that was. if you have any issues try wrapping the ends of the wires with electrical tape then tie a string on to the tape. Using a vacuum plug all the other holes and it should suck the string to you. then use some kind of lube on the tape and start trying to fish the clump of wires up your way.
Defiantly switch to the Poly bushings I still have the stock rubber ones and with 16" apes it feels very loose.

Edit... http://www.jpcycles.com/product/5000021

Last edited by Rodney54; Jul 29, 2013 at 08:31 AM.

Jul 29, 2013 | 07:11 PM

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JaronB

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For running the wires internally go to home depot and get the ceiling fan pull chain. Worked great and push and pull at the same time so you don't chafe the wires. Slow is fast!!!

Jul 29, 2013 | 07:43 PM

#16

Flinter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PigInaBlanket

So do the 2013 Street Bobs have 12" apes or 10" ones like the past ones? When did they change them if they did?

According to this site http://www.sideroadcycles.com/Import...ckBarsOne.html
2009 and up have 12" bars... hmm never knew that.

I'm almost positive I measured my 2011 @ 10 inches.

Yep, just measured again.... 10 inches.

Last edited by Flinter; Jul 29, 2013 at 07:45 PM.

Jul 29, 2013 | 07:54 PM

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FlatBlack12Bobber

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From: Reston, VA

I have to say anyone who can swap out bars and make em look clean in 2 hours is a helluva wrench...it's not a hard task from a difficulty standpoint just hard as heck and time consuming feeding wires...but I have 14" carlini bars with a severe bend

Jul 30, 2013 | 07:53 AM

#18

caustic casey

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From: The Big Apple

Quote:

Originally Posted by deuce_streetbob

i did the exact same bars on my bob....absolutely love them. pretty easy install. toughest part is just getting the wires to feed through the tubes, it just takes some patience. the stock wires fit just fine, and i put new grips on while i was at it too.

They look awesome! I have a 2012 WG and this is def. my next project. So those are 12" and were not that hard to install? Did you you stock riser and cables?

Thanks