On the Fence with Apes
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On the Fence with Apes
I traditionally have apes on my Softails. I currently have 16 inch apes on my Springer.
The look of apes on Street Glides is growing on me and thinking of installing either 10" or 12" on my 2011 Street Glide. I'm debating between Harley mini apes or Yaffe Monkey Bars. I am trying to keep my hands at fairing height because I want to keep the fairing functional of protecting hands, etc.
I want to keep my fairing mirrors since my fairing is painted and I do not care for the look of chips or covers in its place.
I read a bunch of posts going years back, but trying to get opinions between the two different brands.
Either installing them myself or dealer? I have ABS so don't how big of a pain in the *** it will be.
The look of apes on Street Glides is growing on me and thinking of installing either 10" or 12" on my 2011 Street Glide. I'm debating between Harley mini apes or Yaffe Monkey Bars. I am trying to keep my hands at fairing height because I want to keep the fairing functional of protecting hands, etc.
I want to keep my fairing mirrors since my fairing is painted and I do not care for the look of chips or covers in its place.
I read a bunch of posts going years back, but trying to get opinions between the two different brands.
Either installing them myself or dealer? I have ABS so don't how big of a pain in the *** it will be.
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I traditionally have apes on my Softails. I currently have 16 inch apes on my Springer.
The look of apes on Street Glides is growing on me and thinking of installing either 10" or 12" on my 2011 Street Glide. I'm debating between Harley mini apes or Yaffe Monkey Bars. I am trying to keep my hands at fairing height because I want to keep the fairing functional of protecting hands, etc.
I want to keep my fairing mirrors since my fairing is painted and I do not care for the look of chips or covers in its place.
I read a bunch of posts going years back, but trying to get opinions between the two different brands.
Either installing them myself or dealer? I have ABS so don't how big of a pain in the *** it will be.
The look of apes on Street Glides is growing on me and thinking of installing either 10" or 12" on my 2011 Street Glide. I'm debating between Harley mini apes or Yaffe Monkey Bars. I am trying to keep my hands at fairing height because I want to keep the fairing functional of protecting hands, etc.
I want to keep my fairing mirrors since my fairing is painted and I do not care for the look of chips or covers in its place.
I read a bunch of posts going years back, but trying to get opinions between the two different brands.
Either installing them myself or dealer? I have ABS so don't how big of a pain in the *** it will be.
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You'll need a longer clutch cable (ABS makes no difference because you won't need to change the fluid lines). As for the mirrors, I reversed mine and installed them upside down. Work just fine and didn't have to replace them. I installed the Khrome Werks 10" (actually closer to 11") and love them. But it wasn't really for looks. I've had hand surgery twice and they take alot of the stress and angle off my wrist.
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I have 10" yaffes on my tk. They almost went in the trash they were such a bitch to wire. I did try to return them but the store wouldnt take them back greased. I had such a bad time wiring them i still cant stand to look at them and as soon as i get the spare time theyre gone.
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Originally Posted by soulpatch
You'll need a longer clutch cable (ABS makes no difference because you won't need to change the fluid lines).
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I'm am 6 foot 4. Trying to stay at fairing level. I'll check out the 12s. I don't care for the mirrors on the bars look with the bars over the fairing.
I keep going back to this look -
But need to determine which brand. Are Yaffe's that big of a pain in *** or should I just go with Harley?
I keep going back to this look -
But need to determine which brand. Are Yaffe's that big of a pain in *** or should I just go with Harley?
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I have Wild Ones 577 12.5" Bars on my 2009 Electraglide Classic. Hands are above the fairing and in the wind. No protection from Fairing.
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You're not going to be able to do everything you want. If you keep your hands behind the fairing, they will be blocking the mirrors. I went with the 12" Yaffe bars and they are perfect for me. I'm 5'11" 32" inseam. They but my hands just above the fairing, but it still cuts a lot of the wind. I do need gloves in the winter though. I can look under my arms and use my fairing mirrors. I use them more for monitoring other bikes on a group ride, or a preliminary check for a lane change. I always turn my head and actually look before moving. The Yaffe bars have been my favorite mod I've done to any bike. The hand position and height are ideal.
Wiring them isn't that complicated either if you're comfortable disassembling electrical connectors. Drop some chain through, lace the wires through it, soap them up and push/pull them through.
Wiring them isn't that complicated either if you're comfortable disassembling electrical connectors. Drop some chain through, lace the wires through it, soap them up and push/pull them through.
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From: Montgomery, Alabama
Krome Werks 10" bars. Changed the clutch cable for a +4. TBW (electronics)/brake lines are stock. If you go with anything taller, will need new brake lines, electronics extensions and of course the clutch line. Reversed the mirrors and hung underneath. No issues even riding two up.