Apes on CVO Ultra?????
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Duluth, MN.
I wanted to get some 14 inch apes on my 13 CVO ultra, so I went to local dealer today to get a price. Turns out they say that it can be done, but 95% of all bars do not accommodate the OEM heated grips that came on my bike. I do not want to do away with them, theyre very useful. So, anyone here put apes on their CVO ultra??? They told me 9 hrs minimum if I find bars that will work. Thats around $800 labor minimum. Not sure I want them that bad.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Parrish, Florida
A bar change is going to cost you ~900.00 to complete with all parts 7 labor included if you shop smart and farm out the labor which should be billed at 5 - 6 hours tops if they know what they are doing. As a data point ask your "stealer" what's the flat rate time to change a set of bars by the book or under an insurance claim. Its less then half what I estimated above being fair 9the wiirng can be a PITA.
If they can't do it for 5-6 hours or less they are either incompetent or opportunist and either way you don't want them touching your bike, shop around and don't be afraid to check with an Indy or two for quote.
Also the Vindikta bars are 1.5" diameter which make the wiring a whole lot easier and quicker...
Good luck.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 414
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From: Duluth, MN.
then you don't even want to know what I spent on my setup! I added chrome accented heated grips versus the stock black ones, chrome levers, chrome switch covers, etc! It was a lot of $$ but worth the comfort and you only live once! I spent enough money that the dealer offered to store my bike and the wife's bike in their heated facility for nothing over the winter!
Last edited by powerman1972; Sep 27, 2014 at 10:57 PM.
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From: NW Arkansas
I'll do mine myself. I don't care if it takes all winter. Why? Some guys enjoy cleaning and polishing and find it therapeutic, I like doing the mechanical stuff, even though my abilities and experience are limited. With the manual and all the videos available to help, there is a whole bunch of stuff the average "shadetree" can successfully accomplish.
I'll put your bars on if you'll detail my bike!!! Now that's a good deal IMHO!
I'll put your bars on if you'll detail my bike!!! Now that's a good deal IMHO!
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From: Michigan
I went with the W.O.'s 577's (12.5 inch rise I believe).
I had no choice as it was impossible for me to ride using the OEM handlebars.
All the wiring, as well as the clutch and brake lines had to be lengthened.
As I recall, the dealer had a hard time locating one of the fittings for the hydraulic lines but everything else went well and I thoroughly happy with the bars.
I had no choice as it was impossible for me to ride using the OEM handlebars.
All the wiring, as well as the clutch and brake lines had to be lengthened.
As I recall, the dealer had a hard time locating one of the fittings for the hydraulic lines but everything else went well and I thoroughly happy with the bars.
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Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Chesapeake, Va
then you don't even want to know what I spent on my setup! I added chrome accented heated grips versus the stock black ones, chrome levers, chrome switch covers, etc! It was a lot of $$ but worth the comfort and you only live once! I spent enough money that the dealer offered to store my bike and the wife's bike in their heated facility for nothing over the winter!