When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Puts lots of Ape Hangers on different models but this time it's 36" wide Beach Bars on the DeLuxe, usual question, what's the chance the stock brake and clutch will work? I have a spare set of 4" wire extensions handy from my FatBoy if needed, just was hoping I could get away with stock clutch and brake lines. Anyone mount 36" wide bars using the stock lines on an '11 or newer DeLUxe??
On my 2010 I used the shortest risers (1") and all my stock wires and cables brake line worked no problem. I did not internal wire them. Drilled holes on the bottom and used the factory style push in plastic wire holders. If I had used any higher risers it would not have worked. Pic is the only one I have on this computer can't see much but a good excuse to be a pic *****.
Last edited by pipeyeti; Apr 25, 2015 at 08:17 PM.
I was hoping to use the stock risers, I can see where using the lower risers would make up the difference in length. I hope the pull back difference in the bars would help as well.
Badbagger are you talkin about the stock risers and cables etc?? I may change them out as I have an extended set of cables and lines from my FatBoy from putting 12" apes on it. I used the clutch cable on my Road King bars, wasn't supposed to fit but it did with a bit of massage at the clutch lever.
Yes, I am talking about the stock deluxe cables, I may want to switch my Heritage to the Deluxe bars. My wife had it done and I like the riding position.
Oh ok, I'm in the ordering stage now, just ordered my bars. Turns out the bars may require a Heritage clutch cable. Go figure, we may be able to swap stuff out
Carlini freeway bars, you may want to take a peak at those. Swapped stock on my fatboy with no problem as long as you stay with 1-1.5" riser and not go for height. The 1 1/12" bars look really sick and have a nice stance and handling.
Ordered the Burly Beach bar in 1.25 inches. I'll mock them up and determine if I need to change risers. I hate changin the clutch cable only because you gotta pull the exhaust usually to get the clutch release cover off. According to the secret book Harley dealers have the match bars and cable to bikes, I may hafta use a stock cable from a Heritage. It's just 2" longer.
Carlini freeway bars, you may want to take a peak at those. Swapped stock on my fatboy with no problem as long as you stay with 1-1.5" riser and not go for height. The 1 1/12" bars look really sick and have a nice stance and handling.
Hey bud can you post up a pic of those carlinis? Im curious about those bars.
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.
Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.
Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.
Beach Bars on a '11 Up DeLuxe Question
