Handlebars? Apes?
#11
09-08-2018, 12:52 AM
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Wild 1's are consistently good bars. Usually.
Ya get what ya pay for.
#12
09-08-2018, 04:54 AM
i installed a set of the 14" wild ones that had the two sharp angles on it. I sprayed WD40 in the bars and rubbed it on the housing before pulling it through and it was still a PITA of a sorts...first one went ok, but the 2nd one got stuck and for a while there i didnt think i was going to make it. I never listen, so i soldered my connections all at the same length so after taping it i was left with one larger lump to pull through, thats what got stuck. i would highly suggest not being like me and if you have to solder connections STAGGER THEM if you have a sharp angle to get past.
#13
09-08-2018, 05:48 AM
Thanks for all the suggestions guys I guess I didnt realize there were so many aftermarket manufactures of bars out there? I honestly dont even know where to begin? and truthfully didnt realize that they were so pricey which doesnt even include the extended cables needed as well.
It would be nice if I could find a nice used set in a 12" rise that someone decided to go smaller or taller? But I suppose thats gonna be like finding a needle in a hay stack? LOL
It would be nice if I could find a nice used set in a 12" rise that someone decided to go smaller or taller? But I suppose thats gonna be like finding a needle in a hay stack? LOL
#14
09-08-2018, 06:17 AM
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#15
09-08-2018, 07:47 AM
I almost threw my yaffes in the trash i had such a bad time getting the wires run. I would probably buy anything else other than yaffes. Check out vindikta and f47. The price is similar to the yaffes. I had a hard time getting a small chain through the straight section of my yaffes. Id hate to run a bore scope through them to see the welds. I expect shorts in my wiring before too long from the welds cutting the insulation.
#16
09-08-2018, 08:06 AM
Cruiser
Loving my 13" Arlen Ness Modular Apes. Nothing easier to wire then these, And I can set pull back to what ever is most comfortable for my wrists. Look good too. Although you'll pay close to the same as Yaffe bars.
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#17
09-08-2018, 09:19 AM
Yes I did. I would give it a 5 on the difficulty scale with 10 being the most difficult..... The hardest part for me was pulling the wires through the bars. I removed the connectors and it was still a pain. They have a very good you tube video that i used which made the job a breeze.
according to the video how long did it take you from start to finish?
TIA
Memo7070
#18
09-08-2018, 09:25 AM
I had Wild 1 WO 578 10" on my 08 Street glide. Excellent fit & finish, solid quality bars. Incredibly comfortable for me, 5' 10". I have heard a lot of good things about la choppers twin peaks, in fact a friend has them on his Ultra. Seem comfortable too. Unfortunately, some if the other bars are very expensive such as Vindikta, Factory 47, Yaffe.. Can't remember the others. Try Santee 11" bars very reasonably priced ....good luck
#19
09-08-2018, 09:44 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
I've used the Wild One WO578 before and you cannot beat them for the money. They are right to the top of the fairing and extremely comfortable.
On my present Bike I went with Yaffe 10 inch Monkey Bars. I find the quality to be very good and did not have issues running the wires. It is harder but certainly not impossible. The look and chrome are fantastic. Bought mine through Revzilla with free shipping and no sales tax.
Regardless of what brand you buy if you are using heated grips make 100% sure you pay attention to the fact you will have to trim off the end of the bar to shorten it or you will get a gap between the switch housing and the step up on the bar.
On my present Bike I went with Yaffe 10 inch Monkey Bars. I find the quality to be very good and did not have issues running the wires. It is harder but certainly not impossible. The look and chrome are fantastic. Bought mine through Revzilla with free shipping and no sales tax.
Regardless of what brand you buy if you are using heated grips make 100% sure you pay attention to the fact you will have to trim off the end of the bar to shorten it or you will get a gap between the switch housing and the step up on the bar.
#20
09-09-2018, 04:37 PM
I've used the Wild One WO578 before and you cannot beat them for the money. They are right to the top of the fairing and extremely comfortable.
On my present Bike I went with Yaffe 10 inch Monkey Bars. I find the quality to be very good and did not have issues running the wires. It is harder but certainly not impossible. The look and chrome are fantastic. Bought mine through Revzilla with free shipping and no sales tax.
Regardless of what brand you buy if you are using heated grips make 100% sure you pay attention to the fact you will have to trim off the end of the bar to shorten it or you will get a gap between the switch housing and the step up on the bar.
On my present Bike I went with Yaffe 10 inch Monkey Bars. I find the quality to be very good and did not have issues running the wires. It is harder but certainly not impossible. The look and chrome are fantastic. Bought mine through Revzilla with free shipping and no sales tax.
Regardless of what brand you buy if you are using heated grips make 100% sure you pay attention to the fact you will have to trim off the end of the bar to shorten it or you will get a gap between the switch housing and the step up on the bar.