Ape hanger ? ...again
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RE: Ape hanger ? ...again
I'm 6'2" and have the WO502 12.5 inchers on my Heritage. My hands are still below my shoulders and I couldn't be happier with the fit and feel while riding.
Rick
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RE: Ape hanger ? ...again
ORIGINAL: Mr Breeze
I'm 6'4"......I have 16" on 2" risers....they are shoulder heigth.....Truthfully I wished I'd gone with 18"
I'm 6'4"......I have 16" on 2" risers....they are shoulder heigth.....Truthfully I wished I'd gone with 18"
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RE: Ape hanger ? ...again
I have 13 inchers on my Night Train. I'm 5'8 and they put my hands at just barely below shoulder level, which I find to be most comfortable for me.
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RE: Ape hanger ? ...again
ORIGINAL: bearc.paw
06 FLSTI Question if I change from stock bars going to 12.5 apes can I use my existing set up cables, wiring ,etc.....
06 FLSTI Question if I change from stock bars going to 12.5 apes can I use my existing set up cables, wiring ,etc.....
Oh yeah, and be sure to post lots of pics of the bike afterwards. All of us here are ****** for pics of other members rides.
Rick
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RE: Ape hanger ? ...again
Thanks guys for all of your input..Im going with 16" Apes. I think that will fit me the best. I will post some pics of it when Im done in a couple of weeks. Thanks again!!
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RE: Ape hanger ? ...again
ORIGINAL: hambone
Thats a big negatory ghost rider. You will need to go to at least a set of +6 length cables, as well as extensions for your electrical wiring. You can go with Barnetts cables and save money over the HD ones.
Oh yeah, and be sure to post lots of pics of the bike afterwards. All of us here are ****** for pics of other members rides.
Rick
ORIGINAL: bearc.paw
06 FLSTI Question if I change from stock bars going to 12.5 apes can I use my existing set up cables, wiring ,etc.....
06 FLSTI Question if I change from stock bars going to 12.5 apes can I use my existing set up cables, wiring ,etc.....
Oh yeah, and be sure to post lots of pics of the bike afterwards. All of us here are ****** for pics of other members rides.
Rick
Yep.. on all new cables.. Your project just got big.
You ever think you'd be pulling your exhaust to install handlebars? If it's covering your tranny side plate, you will in order to swap the clutch cable. hand bone connected to the arm bone, connected to the shoulder bone. So best I can tell, the tank gets to come off, the exhaust (probably), the tranny trap-door cover, the front brake line gets bled and replaced.. fun fun fun fun fun~
Agreeing also that from all I read +6 inches in the cables for 12's or 16's is the way to go. Unless I'm wrong about 12" bars.. I personally want to go with 12" bars so if I should go maybe +3" please let me know.
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RE: Ape hanger ? ...again
stratplexi........... My stock windshield is about 3" over my handlebars
this isn't that great of pic to judge by but maybe you can get an idea......
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this isn't that great of pic to judge by but maybe you can get an idea......
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RE: Ape hanger ? ...again
I have an '03 fatboy. I put Wild1 16" apes on, then took them off because I got a $150 ticket for hands above shoulders. I now have Wild1 12.5" apes. For the 16s, it's 10" over stock for the throttle and idle cables, and 8" over stock for the clutch cable. For the 12.5s, it's 6" over stock for the throttle and idle cables and 4" over stock for the clutch cable. I didn't have to take off my exhaust to by cutting down the allen wrench to get the tranny cover off.
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RE: Ape hanger ? ...again
Bro,
I'm 5'9" and have 18"s If you go 16" you're gonna wishyou went 18, I did.
I first had 16 and went to 18"s. You'll feel comfortable at 6'1"
Denispetit, thanks for the complement, bro!
I'm 5'9" and have 18"s If you go 16" you're gonna wishyou went 18, I did.
I first had 16 and went to 18"s. You'll feel comfortable at 6'1"
Denispetit, thanks for the complement, bro!
