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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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Drag Bars didn’t work with my stature so,
I had Softail Custom Bars and cables installed on my 09 Night Train.

Wish I could go an inch or so higher, however the dealer said I maxed out on my wiring harness?

Not sure what it would take to get them higher? Any suggestions?
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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Looks great too me. If you want to go higher you probably need longer cables & turn signal extensions with higher risers.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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That's a good looking Night Train. Nothing makes them look better than those mini apes, but then I might be a little biased.

I thought about adding risers to mine, but didn't think it would look right.

The other stuff you did looks cool too. Very nice!
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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Get longer cables and brake lines. Then you can get bars any height you like.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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You will probably need extensions for the wiring from the switch housings as well. So...new throttle and idle cables, new brake line, wiring extensions for the switch housing. Anything can be done, it's just going to cost a bit.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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I think that looks really good like that
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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Dang it, the dealer made it sound like a big deal with the wiring.
Me, what the heck do I know.
Thanks guys for your help.

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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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Anyone know off hand if the 10" mini apes from a 08 Street Bob would fit on a 08 Train? Sorry to sway from the topic at hand, which I think looks great by the way!!
 
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I like the look....
 
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 07:59 AM
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Refuzeandrezizt
“10" mini apes from a 08 Street Bob would fit on a 08 Train”
Sure looks like it.
Wish I had done more research,
I would have chosen the SB over the SC bars also.
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