Mini Apes '08 FXDC DONE!!!

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Dec 14, 2010 | 03:57 PM

dFREDb

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Mini Apes '08 FXDC DONE!!!

Thanks to the many members who have inspired me to tackle this job myself. I couldn't have done it without y'all! Here's a couple of pics of the finished product. I added 3 and 1/2 inch straight risers. The difference in comfort and handling is unbelievable and I learned so much about my bike in the process. Well worth the effort! Again, can't thank y'all enough! Fred

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Dec 14, 2010 | 04:20 PM

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Mini apes are 10", those look more like 12". Either that, or you have hi risers on there. They look good.

Dec 14, 2010 | 05:37 PM

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Mini apes are 10", those look more like 12". Either that, or you have hi risers on there. They look good.

Bars are from a 2011 Street Bob. I did add 3 and 1/2 inch straight risers. Thanks!

Dec 14, 2010 | 05:49 PM

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I love my apes. Very comfortable. I'm thinkin about adding some risers as well. Looks good!!

Dec 14, 2010 | 05:59 PM

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Looks good !! Have a set out in the shed waiting to be installed. Did you have to change any of your cables? Glad it went well for you,I have read a couple of other threads where you was a little worried about it. Now its my turn to worry a bit...lol

Dec 14, 2010 | 06:50 PM

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Just had the parts guy at Hammond Harley get the bars, clutch, brake, throttle and idle cables for a 2011 Street Bob. The bars are stainless internal wired and fit with stock FXDC clamps. Got the 3 and a half inch risers from JP Cycle. The only snag I ran into was that I had to drill the switch housings to internal wire the turn signals, but if you relocate to the forks you can bypass this little issue. Also got the Novello 8 inch wire extension kit. Worked like a charm. I would not get anything shorter than the 8's. I did have to lengthen the turn signal wires and solder the connections, but not hard. This is just a time consuming job at worst. The best part is I learned so much doing it myself. "ajpointless" has a step by step that took away nearly all my anxiety about tackling the job myself. To say it was worth it is an understatement!
If you have any questions, I would be more than happy to help you in any way I can. I really owe it to the guys here that went before me and helped with their advice. DO IT!!! You won't regret it. Fred

P.S. If you need part numbers I can dig up the receipts.

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