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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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Just switched my RK bars for Wild1 Chubby 515 apes, 10.5". Wow what a difference! The bars are perfect and the ride is smooth. I am looking forward to this weekend for a long haul,, maybe Hollister 400 miles. By the way Hollister hotels are nearly full, so I think it is gonna happen regardless of the cancelation.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 02:26 AM
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I am so glad to hear that. I am getting wild 1, 12" installed tomorrow on my RK Classic. I feel better. I knew that they had to be much better than stock
 
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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pictures please ladies!!
 
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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ORIGINAL: HTRAUD

Just switched my RK bars for Wild1 Chubby 515 apes, 10.5". Wow what a difference! The bars are perfect and the ride is smooth. I am looking forward to this weekend for a long haul,, maybe Hollister 400 miles. By the way Hollister hotels are nearly full, so I think it is gonna happen regardless of the cancelation.
Yup, they are very cool bars. I just put some on my Road King Classic a few months ago.




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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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Did the new bars require cable changes?
 
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 02:00 PM
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i second the cable change question. and lets see some pictures
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Did the new bars require cable changes?
 
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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I'm thinking about puting apes on my SG.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 03:47 PM
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Did the new bars require cable changes?
Yes. I went +4" on the throttle/idle, clutch, and brake lines. I also had to go +8" inches on the wiring for the bars. If I had to do it over I would have gone +6" on the throttle, clutch, and brake, and +12" on the wiring so that I would have some extra room to run a cable manager on the bars, or go to 12" apes in the future.

Also, install a one piece handlebar clamp and polyurethane riser bushings (not H-D's if you have a Road King-they're too tall). Here's a pic of what the bars look like from the front of my bike without the windshield on:





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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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Max ; would explain the one piece handle bar clamp the poly bushing to us. Where did you get them and $$. Tahnks
 
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