Ape Hanger install difficulty?
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: USAF in Germany
I did the Novello kit, did not stagger the connections, and ran them inside 1" dia 13" apes. I used silicone spray. I also soldered together the pins male and female then shrink wraped them. I heard stories of the shrink wrap not holding well and wires pulling apart. I am waiting on my cables, 2 weeks now. I hate holiday shipping delays.
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From: Ohio
You are correct about the ring in there i was just saying that you didn't need to take it off to get the new clutch cable on or to take the old on off... All you have to do is turn it upside down and the pivot point will swing a little further then normal and you can get the cable off without romoving the retaining ring... I did it and no problems and alot easier.
Jus my .02 though.
Jus my .02 though.
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Road Master
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From: Alta Loma, CA
Just got done installing the apes. I took a few quick picts with my phone.
Tomorrow when I get home from work I'm gonna do some final tweaks and wash her. Then I'll take some real photos!
Tomorrow when I get home from work I'm gonna do some final tweaks and wash her. Then I'll take some real photos!
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Road Master
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From: Alta Loma, CA
1.25"
Here is the new switchup...
When I previously had the apes I had to use these wimpy looking 1" risers and clamp because the Wild1 bars step down to 1" in the center. This time I was able to use my stock chubby 1.25" risers with the Wild 1 Riser Adaptor for 1.25" risers.
http://www.wild1inc.com/orderWO806.html
When I previously had the apes I had to use these wimpy looking 1" risers and clamp because the Wild1 bars step down to 1" in the center. This time I was able to use my stock chubby 1.25" risers with the Wild 1 Riser Adaptor for 1.25" risers.
http://www.wild1inc.com/orderWO806.html
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From: Good Old "New England"
do it your self the stealer will mess it up and say it was not there fault.
do I sound bitter?
do I sound bitter?
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