THE ape hanger install
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Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Jersey, USA
I am waiting to receive my handlebar kit from HCC now....should be here any day. Did the kit come with everything you needed or did you need to purchase a few other items to complete the setup.....like bushings? BYTW did you use poly or solid bushings and how does it feel now? Does it still flex like you stated above?
I had HCC send me some new poly bushings made by Drags Specialties. They feel good now. The flex takes the pressure off of the risers... it makes sense and you get used to the small movement. It takes away the threat of pulling back on the bars and having them in your lap.
Good Luck
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Cruiser
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From: Jersey, USA
Thinking of doing the same kit (but in a 14 or 16). Have to admit....i have never taken on any project this involved. Judging from all the New Jersey posts...sounds like that is the place to live if you would like to get the help from someone else who has done an install. So all you Jersey guys need to move to VA...cause I def can't afford to pay anyone to do it...Especially if I want to get it painted this winter.
Tourer
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Great post! You covered everything involved! I wish I'd had this detailed info a couple years ago when I was doing my apes.
This thread needs to be a "sticky" at the top of the forum... make it easy to send all the folks asking ape install questions here.
BTW, great looking bike!!!
This thread needs to be a "sticky" at the top of the forum... make it easy to send all the folks asking ape install questions here.
BTW, great looking bike!!!
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Cruiser
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From: Jersey, USA
Great post! You covered everything involved! I wish I'd had this detailed info a couple years ago when I was doing my apes.
This thread needs to be a "sticky" at the top of the forum... make it easy to send all the folks asking ape install questions here.
BTW, great looking bike!!!
This thread needs to be a "sticky" at the top of the forum... make it easy to send all the folks asking ape install questions here.
BTW, great looking bike!!!
Road Captain
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From: East Coast
thanks
Cruiser
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From: Indy
I e-mailed HCC on the black 14"s and they told me for $100 I could upgrade to Wild 1's.
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Wow all I can say I wish this post was up when I did my bars it would have saved me a lot of trouble.
As far as bar height I used 16"s and at 6' I'm very happy with them.
They come just below my sholders. I think a bit has to do with body type as I have more height in my torso so that might be somthing to factor in as well as the angle you set the bars at.
Nice job by the way and I do like the color Fatty you chose I wish it was aviable in 07.
One thing I might suggest is the you run your break line on the other side of the bar then you can tie all the cables together and tie it at the base of the bar for a cleaner look.
As far as bar height I used 16"s and at 6' I'm very happy with them.
They come just below my sholders. I think a bit has to do with body type as I have more height in my torso so that might be somthing to factor in as well as the angle you set the bars at.
Nice job by the way and I do like the color Fatty you chose I wish it was aviable in 07.
One thing I might suggest is the you run your break line on the other side of the bar then you can tie all the cables together and tie it at the base of the bar for a cleaner look.
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Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: East Coast
Thanks
Its really not that bad. Just plan it out, get your parts ahead of time, get a manual and print up as much info off of this site as possible. The write-ups and pics from different posts on here is what got me through the job. Take your time and dont get overwhelmed. The ends DEFINATLY outweigh the means!
Sorry the pic sucks...
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Cruiser
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From: Jersey, USA
No Worries. It was my pleasure! Its been almost a year since the install and I have zero complaints. I love the kit, risers, bushings... the whole deal.
Glad the write-up helped ya out
Glad the write-up helped ya out