Carlini Gangster Apes 18" 1.50 Thick
 

Can anyone here give me some technical advice? I am trying to change out my handlebars on my 2005 Fatboy. I want to get the 18" Carlina Gangster Apes. Their page won't give you any advice on length of cables to get. Has anyone out there put a set on for their Fatboy? I want to order Magnum Shielding cables, but am not sure of the lengths I need. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks and keep it vertical!

Benny

Hehehe... you're lucky today bro. Check it out this is my exact order from magnum shielding for my 18" Carlini flyin' apes which I mounted on my Fatboy.

It is a copy-paste order mate,

Make sure you post some pics after the install.

Mimo.

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Thanks for the info on that, I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. I have to ask though..... My Gangster Apes have that curve in them, will that make me have to add an inch or two to accomodate that...??? Do you have any pics of your bike with your cables on it? Did you have to buy clamps for the cables as well or did they fit just right?

My apes have the same curve but outwards ;) You should be just fine. Here you go:

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I hope this will suffice, I know that it can be a PITA measuring your lenghts when you don't even have your h-bars to present them on the bike (that was my case), I did it the hard way but there is no reason for you to do the same thing if I can help.

Mimo.

I only clamped the clutch cable in the same spot that comes clamped from factory (left side of the bike to the frame) no other clamps needed and neither scratches on some slick looking bars.

Mimo.

Thanks Mimo, I will be placing my order first thing tomorrow. I appreciate the help and will post my pics as soon as I get them mounted on my Fatboy.

2005 Fatboy with 18" Carlini Gangster Apes
 

Mimo, I finally got my Gangster Apes put on..... I ordered the 18"s and used the cable lengths you sent. I think it all looks great! Thanks for all of your help! So what do you think? It's my 2005 Fatboy with Road King leather bags.

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Looks good, but man they look tall in the first pic. How tall are you and where do they sit? Chin of shoulders?

It looks awesome Benny, Dang the Gangsters actually look taller that the Flyin' apes... I really like the sissy bar too. Your Fat Boy looks great, what can I say on top of all... it is silver :D I'm glad the info was helpful.

Ride Safe,

Mimo.

Reino 79, they definitely are tall, but then again I have them rolled forward just a bit. I love the way they feel when I am riding though. I had my 16" Chubby Apes pushed forward before these as well. I think these may be more than 18" though. I am 6'1" so they aren't too far out there for me. They actually sit just above my shoulders. I will post a pic of me riding it when I can get someone to take a pic on a ride sometime.

Benny