Ape install (pics)
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Ape install (pics)
Here is my thread showing my ape install. I took a crapload of pics so I'll try to post up some good ones.
First time I have ever done this so I took lots of pics before I tore her down so I could put it back together. Been a fun project so far.
I'm still wait on my bars as I had a last minute change of plans.
Bars will be here later this week and I'll get it finished.
More to follow
First time I have ever done this so I took lots of pics before I tore her down so I could put it back together. Been a fun project so far.
I'm still wait on my bars as I had a last minute change of plans.
Bars will be here later this week and I'll get it finished.
More to follow
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For anyone planning to take on a project like this, do your homework and RTFM (read the fricken manual). I have had my manual open the entire time. The wiring extensions was a little tricky at first but I figured it out. If I ever do this again, it will be easy. Lots of reading here before I started and the one thing that is for sure, draw a pick of the wiring for the pins before pulling them out.
I had heard horror stories about removing the tank. I rode it until I was dang near out of gas, took my time removing it and did not spill a drop. I also drained the brake line and did not spill a drop. Not that hard if you take your time.
Hope it goes back together as easy.
More later
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I had heard horror stories about removing the tank. I rode it until I was dang near out of gas, took my time removing it and did not spill a drop. I also drained the brake line and did not spill a drop. Not that hard if you take your time.
Hope it goes back together as easy.
More later
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Good stuff man, I like your soda bottle for the brake line. Even I didn't think of that, I used a sandwich bag and two zip ties. Also, the tank was a PITA for me as well, it got in the way more than anything. I wound up removing the two bolts and rocking it back to access the wiring. It was just as much as a pain to run the extended throttle cables up through the housing. Looking good so far.
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More pics
Got the new clutch cable installed.
Got the right side pipe back on
Got the new brake line mocked up
Got the new bushings in
New grips, wire extensions and bushing from Dr. V-Twin.
More pics after I get my bars later this week.
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Got the new clutch cable installed.
Got the right side pipe back on
Got the new brake line mocked up
Got the new bushings in
New grips, wire extensions and bushing from Dr. V-Twin.
More pics after I get my bars later this week.
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Freefall
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Good stuff man, I like your soda bottle for the brake line. Even I didn't think of that, I used a sandwich bag and two zip ties. Also, the tank was a PITA for me as well, it got in the way more than anything. I wound up removing the two bolts and rocking it back to access the wiring. It was just as much as a pain to run the extended throttle cables up through the housing. Looking good so far.
I did end up having to run out to Sears this morning to get a good set of Retaining ring pliers. No way the cheap set I had would get that C clip back in that holds in the clutch cable. I also had to get a soldering iron.
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Thanks. I have been going through this in my head for a while now.
I did end up having to run out to Sears this morning to get a good set of Retaining ring pliers. No way the cheap set I had would get that C clip back in that holds in the clutch cable. I also had to get a soldering iron.
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I did end up having to run out to Sears this morning to get a good set of Retaining ring pliers. No way the cheap set I had would get that C clip back in that holds in the clutch cable. I also had to get a soldering iron.
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