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Feb 22, 2010 | 06:10 PM

#11

flynhigh56

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Might want to check out Hill Country Customs. They can set you up with the bars, cables and extended wiring in a nice package at a reasonable price. Alot of guys on here have went with them and are more than satisfied with the results. Just a suggestion.

Feb 22, 2010 | 06:14 PM

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m i k e

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Originally Posted by WARG

I just finished my second set of apes on my bike. Did both installs myself, the second was yesterday and I did it alone. I am slow and tedious so it took me about 10-11 hours total. That counts digging throug the service manual and all that too. I still have to bleed the front brake but I also installed a new console and wasted some time jacking with my new SS fuel cross over line. My dealers have always said 1K - $1200 for them to do it. Waaaaay too much for me.

warg did you put new 16 or 18 on the scoot

Feb 22, 2010 | 06:27 PM

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Fireman1501

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Originally Posted by flynhigh56

I second Hill Country Custom Cycles. I got my cables and wiring kit from them. At a great price also....

Feb 22, 2010 | 08:06 PM

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myfhfb06

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Originally Posted by Scotter06

Myfhfb06-
how long did it take you to complete everything? Did you do the internal wiring, and do I need any special tools to get it done?

I just dont want to leave my bike in pieces in my driveway overnight...Im sure I could use my buddies garage if I could do it in a weekend.

I would say that you should be able to do it in a weekend. I really don't know how long it took me for sure because I spread it out over a couple of weeks because I wasn't rushing to get it done due to the weather around here. Just get a service manual and check old threads that give suggestions.

Here are a couple I used:

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...ll-advice.html

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...he-rock-6.html

I did tons of searches on this forum and the internet on ape installations. It's really not too bad.

Feb 22, 2010 | 10:46 PM

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Scotter06

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Thanks for the additional info and thread links. I will defiantly check out Hill Country.

Feb 22, 2010 | 10:51 PM

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WARG

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Originally Posted by m i k e

warg did you put new 16 or 18 on the scoot

New 16" Wild 1s went on this weekend.

Both of my installs took me about 12-14 hours total. I still havn't bled the front brake. But I am tedious about stuff so I am probably slower than most.

Feb 22, 2010 | 11:41 PM

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kiwideuce

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yeah do it yourself,if you get all correct cables and hoses should be sweet!just take it slow!! by the way! 16" apes will look mean on a heritage,those and fattys are made for em! apes or beach bars

Feb 23, 2010 | 06:49 PM

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Was doing some research and found my original specs on the here on the Harley site. According to the chart my stock rise is 12". This may be a dumb question but is it correct that if I buy 16" bars they will be 4" higher than my stock? Like I said, dumb question but I want to be sure.

I checked out the Hill Country website and defiantly looks like a solid place to buy from.