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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 07:41 AM
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got new wild ones 14 inch apes coming for 2010 wide glide.should i splice wires inside bars or outside?any advice will be much appreciated.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 07:53 AM
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It would be better if you bought a wiring harness (and connectors) long enough so you don't splice, if you have to out of the bars would be the lessor evil.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 08:04 AM
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Take the tank off, disconnect the wires and use a Novello or Namtz extension kit....
 
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 08:20 AM
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disconnect all fuel lines and lift tank,don;t splice anything ,buy the ext. kit..check out br customs on utube BILLY has 5 vids on bars ...i just did one,take it slow ,it not easy ,thats why harley gets 5 to 6 hours for the job
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 02:13 PM
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thanks alot for the advice.I think now I better go with the wire extensions instead of cutting and splicing.
 
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