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Old Jul 16, 2019 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by MURPHCC1


Heard you can go 10" without changing cables, I went to 12" monkey bars and LOVE THEM.(new cables)........they sit just below shoulder height and make me sit up straight.
Do you notice any more wind on your hands from moving them up? I had 14" apes on an older bike, it was noticeable but not terrible, but I had a windshield not a batwing. BTW, great paint on the inner fairing.
 

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Originally Posted by predatornut
Yes, you need to remove the outer fairing. Get a service manual from your dealer, the best $75 you will ever spend on your bike!
As far as the heavy steering, have you checked tire pressures? Otherwise check for something dragging like clutch cable or brake lines. If you don’t find anything you could check neck bearing adjustment.
Good call on tire pressure, front was around 15 PSI
 
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Originally Posted by sidewalkman
Do you notice any more wind on your hands from moving them up? I had 14" apes on an older bike, it was noticeable but not terrible, but I had a windshield not a batwing. BTW, great paint on the inner fairing.
YES quite a bit more wind on the hands, during the colder months I use heated gear.
 
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