Ape Install Tutorial - 16" RSD apes on a 2011 FatBoyLo
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Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Valdosta, GA
I got my pipes back on last night.. then trying to reconnect the battery I dropped the terminal screw down inside the bike... took 2 whole hours to find it.. unbelievable.. my hands were sweaty and it just slipped out and down between the battery and box then through to somewhere under the oil tank... with a flashlight and two sets of eyes it still took that long to find it..
always something.. maybe I can finish it tonight.. I have to tighten up everything and tidy up the wires/cables and adjust the throttle cables..
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I have lost quite a few battery screws. It is always helpful to have a bunch of extra screws in all sizes. I keep every bolt I remove from anything just in case I lose something I might need the same size for later on down the road. it is helped me numerous times.
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This is a decent write up. Tip for all who read on running wires internally. I always remove the rubber tube and wrap the wires tight with black tape. Then douse them heavy with window cleaner. This gives enough lube to get them through some tricky bends. Once it's through you can slide the rubber tube back up. It's pretty easy and has never taken me more than 15 - 20 minutes. That includes a beer break between sides. I have never done this with the clips on though. They're pretty easy to remove so I don't see why I wouldn't.
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From: Toronto, Ontario
MAN , that is AWESOME, my guess i will never do it 
but I admire your skill and perseverance, maybe one day I will do that. who knows..
Peace
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but I admire your skill and perseverance, maybe one day I will do that. who knows..Peace
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I agree on removing the stock rubber sheathing. I always replace the stock stuff with the smallest heat shrink tubing that I can fit all the wires in then shrink it down with a heat gun. It makes it so much easier to run wires thru the bars. Nice write up, please post up some pics of the finished job.
