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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 01:51 PM
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Well fellas, finished installing the 12.5 wild 1's minis. Not to hard of a project just a little time consuming lots of research and asking questions. I wish I could have gone a bit taller but the 12's fit me perfect my hands are just a little higher then my shoulders. I did manage to stash about 3" of extra wiring inside the nacelle just incase i decide to go to 14's later. The only glitch I had was the passenger side switch housing broke when I was installing it ( must have been a defective one) so I had to put back the og black one on till the replacement one comes in. Also changed out all fluids to amzoil. Thanks to all that have previously posted info on handle bar installation on this site and to those who answered my questions.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 02:44 PM
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Looken good Santo!
 
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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Great job.

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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 03:09 PM
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Lookin good!
 
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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Great job man...your bike is looking good. Welcome to the ape club!
 
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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Looks clean.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 04:06 PM
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Looks great!
 
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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Awesome job! Apes look real good on your ride, Charlie.
 
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Looks like one of them cholo bikes..Good job!!
 
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 04:25 PM
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Thanks guys, they really feel great you guys weren't kidding when you said they were comfortable.
 

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