Like my new apes?
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ORIGINAL: juiceking
Yes, they look badass. I have a RKC and would like to install some 16"s. It looks good on Sucio's ride too. I'm sure it would affect the handling, but like PapaTravis said, just takes a while to get used to. I'm concerned about the laws governing the height of the bars. Does this affect anyone's decision to go with the apesor does it not matter?
Yes, they look badass. I have a RKC and would like to install some 16"s. It looks good on Sucio's ride too. I'm sure it would affect the handling, but like PapaTravis said, just takes a while to get used to. I'm concerned about the laws governing the height of the bars. Does this affect anyone's decision to go with the apesor does it not matter?
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RE: Like my new apes?
Apes are not for Harley Touring Bikes [:-]
Seriously... I have 12.5 apes on my King. Here is what I had to do:
Switch Wires 12 inches
Throttle/Idle +6
Clutch +8
Lower Brake Stock
Uper Brake 28 inches
However, I would suggest you buy the bars and measure.
finally found some people with apes on a road king! i just purchased my 02 FLHR and threw some heritage bars on it, but i've been longing to get apes. i was going along the lines of a 13" rise with 36" tip to tip and a 10" pullback... i'm only 5'4" so any taller and i'd be uncomfortable. my question is, how long do i need to extend my cables? seeing as how my bars now are 8.5" rise but only 31" tip to tip with a 6 1/4" pullback, the stock cable work and i think i can even swing 10" minis... but any taller and i'm gonna need to extend. suggestions on how much extra i'm gonna need? 4"? 6"? thanks ya'll
Switch Wires 12 inches
Throttle/Idle +6
Clutch +8
Lower Brake Stock
Uper Brake 28 inches
However, I would suggest you buy the bars and measure.
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RE: Like my new apes?
ORIGINAL: harleyrobert4
Can someone help; I bought the 16" apes for my FLHR but I am confused about the length needed for the throttle and idle wires? What size clutch and dual brake lines will I need[sm=dontgetit.gif]? Thank for all responces.
Can someone help; I bought the 16" apes for my FLHR but I am confused about the length needed for the throttle and idle wires? What size clutch and dual brake lines will I need[sm=dontgetit.gif]? Thank for all responces.
This is where I went to get that question answered.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting
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RE: Like my new apes?
ORIGINAL: roadroids
How's the handling with them? Got some mini apes and it took some time to get used to how the bike responded to them - especially in tight places.
How's the handling with them? Got some mini apes and it took some time to get used to how the bike responded to them - especially in tight places.
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RE: Like my new apes?
ORIGINAL: PapaTravis
Trust me in saying that if you ever plan to go with 16" apes, you are best off to do it from the beginning.
ORIGINAL: mountian man
I'm not quiet as brave as some of you all are with the 16-18"s apes.But over the winter I do plan on going to the 10 or 12" apes.Can't wait.
I'm not quiet as brave as some of you all are with the 16-18"s apes.But over the winter I do plan on going to the 10 or 12" apes.Can't wait.
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RE: Like my new apes?
ORIGINAL: stbunch
they look good apes rule.... just get ready to hear (are those really comfortable or is it hard to handle with those bars?)
they look good apes rule.... just get ready to hear (are those really comfortable or is it hard to handle with those bars?)
