Mini Ape Wiring Help!!!
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Mini Ape Wiring Help!!!
So, I have a '96 883. I would like to lift my arms up from the drag bars currently on it. There is currently a 4" riser so I plan on doing the 8" Biltwell Breezer to bring it up to 12" from the triple tree.
My question that I really need help with is, do I HAVE to do internal wiring? Would it look bad with the wiring on the bar itself? I don't think the Biltwells come with pre-drilled holes for internal wiring.
Also, any suggestions for wiring extensions and cable kits? I looked at and I think the throttle and clutch may be long enough. For wiring, I was looking at Would this setup work?
Thank you!
My question that I really need help with is, do I HAVE to do internal wiring? Would it look bad with the wiring on the bar itself? I don't think the Biltwells come with pre-drilled holes for internal wiring.
Also, any suggestions for wiring extensions and cable kits? I looked at and I think the throttle and clutch may be long enough. For wiring, I was looking at Would this setup work?
Thank you!
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I wouldn't internally wire them. You risk cutting through the wires and shorting things out as much as handlebars move. Unless you are doing a show bike.
I'd loosen your bars from the risers and see how much play you have. You may only have to extend your front brake. It'll be close.
I'd loosen your bars from the risers and see how much play you have. You may only have to extend your front brake. It'll be close.
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I wouldn't internally wire them. You risk cutting through the wires and shorting things out as much as handlebars move. Unless you are doing a show bike.
I'd loosen your bars from the risers and see how much play you have. You may only have to extend your front brake. It'll be close.
I'd loosen your bars from the risers and see how much play you have. You may only have to extend your front brake. It'll be close.
I guess i can see how much slack is in the brake line and find out.
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I put mini apes on my 98. Went with a burly kit
http://www.burlybrand.com
And the wires are in the outside if the bars.
http://www.burlybrand.com
And the wires are in the outside if the bars.
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You can drill for internal wireing. But the breezers have those sharp angles. And that's a recipe for wires rubbing and shorting out.
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True, you can drill, if you do dress the edges well.. Once the wires are in place they will not move or rub in the bars.
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Mine definitely isn't bone stock though. It was rewired and I don't know what they left me as far as extra wiring. I can look inside the headlight and found out.
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Thanks for all the input everyone. I think I'm going to pull my headlight off and check for extra wire then maybe check under the tank. I'd like to know what I need to order so I can get it all at once!
I'm just going to do external wiring too and I HOPE the brake cable is long enough!!
I'm just going to do external wiring too and I HOPE the brake cable is long enough!!