Rocker with apes
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Rocker with apes
I completed the install of 14" Carlini Evil Apes on my 09 Rocker. The risers were 2" and had to extend all cables and wiring. Not to hard once I got into it. I also raised the tank 2" but found the bars are just barely hitting the tank when turned all the way to the side. I'm going to try installing 3 1/2" risers and see if that fixes it othewise I'm going to remove the tank lift. I do like the lines with the lift so hopefully the risers will work and not look to goofy. I wasnt sure I would like apes, but I have to tell you, it is as comfortable as could be, me being 5'8" and loosing ground every year. lol....
Last edited by kipd; Sep 21, 2011 at 08:29 PM.
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Those look gr8 in black. Did you loose the front signals altogether? I kept mine in the stock location, pulling the wiring in the bars after extending. How much slack will you have on your wiring to extend the riser? The 1st time I did mine, I left the full 12", then later trimmed 4" off, and they were 2 short to go with a 3-1/2" riser. Best bet is to mock it up with the taller rider before taking everything apart, because even my clutch cable was too short for a taller riser.
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Thanks Guys,
I completely removed the front signals, giving in that if it causes any problems as far as getting pulled over I will just buy some relocation brackets and mount them on the forks with little effort. I extended all of the cables 6" over, and used 8" over wiring. both are longer than needed, so the extra 1.5" should be no problem. I hadn't thought about removing the side reflectors, I may just do that, thanks for the suggestion.
I completely removed the front signals, giving in that if it causes any problems as far as getting pulled over I will just buy some relocation brackets and mount them on the forks with little effort. I extended all of the cables 6" over, and used 8" over wiring. both are longer than needed, so the extra 1.5" should be no problem. I hadn't thought about removing the side reflectors, I may just do that, thanks for the suggestion.
Last edited by kipd; Sep 22, 2011 at 11:33 AM.
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kipd, DK Custom a sponsor here makes a 1.5 inch tank lift.
http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/15-T...-SFT-15TLF.htm
Might just be the needed clearance to not hit the tank full left or right turn.
http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/15-T...-SFT-15TLF.htm
Might just be the needed clearance to not hit the tank full left or right turn.
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