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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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Putting apes on a road-glide, how tall before changing wiring harness. Thanks.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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I have installed Wild1's 513 (baby apes 8.5") Seveal people here have done the higher bars and will chime in
 
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thanks, i was going to put 14 inch chubbys on ...but i knew i would want higher so I'm thinking 18 inch gimp bars..anyone have any experience with theses or any other type of bars this height...and any pics will help me decide, thanks again.
 
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Hey guys looking for pictures of road glides with 18 or bigger apes....anyone use the gimp bars from nash cycle....or meat hooks etc...thanks
 
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wild 1 wo515 (10'' ) ape no change
 
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