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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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Just ordered 12 mini apes for the 48 i no im gona have to length the wires and front brake line but iv herd u may be able to get away with the throttle and clutch any one no for sure?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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The only thing I can say is that I didn't have to change the throttle/idle cable to put 12" apes on my 883. You will have to lengthen the clutch and front brake cable, as well as your wires.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 03:36 PM
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Thanks im pretty sure if my throttle cable will work ny clutch will the clutch lools to b longer on my bike
 
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Looks good bro
 
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Are you sure those are 12"?? They look more like 10" bars to me, but the picture could be decieving.
The black bars do look good with that bike!
 
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Bars look really good man! Congrats!
 
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Yea there deffenetly 12s the picture is a lil deceving it lools much better im person also im so glad i put them on i was a little iffy but in my oppinion thay look bad *** get a lOt of complements and they are 100 time more comfortable
 
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Thanks for the complements guys and excuse my typing im on my iphone which my thumbs are too fat for lol
 
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Looks awesome man. sweet bike. I've been thinking about getting 10" apes but I really dont want to spend the money to increase the length of the wires and cables...
 
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