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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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Hi, im adding some 12 inch apes to my 03 springer. Im going to run the wires insde the bars . i know i:ll need longer cables and brake lines, but im not sure how to extend the wiring. are there kits for this or do i just splice in longer wires? thanks for your help. JIM
 
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 06:49 PM
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I use Novello's solderless wiring extension kit. They come in a variety of extension lengths and it is easy to do. Check J & P's website if you want to see 'em.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 06:27 AM
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Ur dealer will have an extension kit also.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 07:06 AM
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thanks, i:ll check those options out. Jim
 
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 12:25 PM
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I did my own soldering and splicing on my Deluxe when I swapped out the handle bars on my first go round. Wanted to save a few bucks so I figured I would do it myself with a bit of local knowledge obtained from the forum here.The stock bars are a tight fit to say the least especially when you add the heat shrink that will be needed around the wires. The time and energy was much more than I initially anticipated. After some additional upgrades I decided to go with yet a different look and set of handlebars. The second time around I saved lots of time and energy by going with fat bars made for internal wiring and using the extension kit. Lessons from the school of hard knocks, go with the fat bars and extension kit.[sm=goodidea.gif]
 
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 01:13 PM
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Those Novello kits are like 60$.I went to a local parts house (napa) and bought the connectors and then to thehardware store for the wire.It cost about fifteen bucks that route. Nothing wrong with the kits but I figuire if I could do it cheaper and do it myself why not.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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is it ok to drill out mini ape bars to make them internal wire bars or does this weaken them too much?
 
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