New to the harley world. Always had metric bikes and i know most of all of those take a 1" bar and you can run up to 12" apes on factory cables and lines with just some minor re-routing. My bike is an 07 Heritage Softail which has i believe to be 10" mini apes on it now but i would like to go a little taller, preferably 14". I have a brand new set of 12" tall 1" diameter apes sitting in my shop. So my question is, before i go off and buy 1 1/4" 14" tall apes, and cable kit, will my 12" bars fit without buying cables. Like i said id rather have 14's but would sacrifice the 2" to save my money. Was looking at a Burly cable kit that was $199 and the bars were only $125. If i cant use my 12" bars is the burly kit a decent product. Appreciate any help. Thanks

 

I just installed Biltwell 12" apes and slimline risers on my 1997 softail custom. No issues with cable length but I have a black +2" front brake hose on the way for a cleaner install. The height difference from stock pullback risers and buckhorn bars is maybe 2". Looks and, more importantly, feels much better now.

 

Are those bars 1"?

 

yes they are, same diameter as stock.

 

When I changed out my 10" buckhorns to 10" tradisional apes the cables wouldn't reach.
So I had to remove the stock 4" risers and put in 2".
I missed the height so I put in longer cables and reinstalled the 4" risers.
It looked stupid.
So I decided to put in taller bars. bought 12", wasn't happy with the mock-up. (sitting on the shelf never installed)
And went with 14" 1.5" bars, 2" risers, longer cables and wire extensions.

 

Looks great man!