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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 11:37 PM
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I am changing my handlebars from the stock buckhorns and changing it 2 12in apes i talked my parts/bike guy and he told me and 8" for an extension for my wires but dont esns order something i dont need but also rather have little extra wire 2 tuck away somewhere then trying stretch them . Has anyone done this and give any advice this is my first time changing my bars.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 11:48 PM
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This question has been answered quite a few times. I suggest using the search feature.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 10:36 AM
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The buckhorns are usually tall already, and you can get away with 10" or 12" apes without having to extend the wires. I could fit 10" apes without new wires on my bike, and it only has 4" rise bars stock.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 12:17 PM
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Yes i agree with Scuba,my 1997 had buckhorns and i put 10" apes on with 4' risers,but my wires are to what i would call the safe limit.
 
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