Monkey Bagger Bars with Pics (Install)
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From: pasadena,md
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OK, I am considering doing the job myself but only if I can find detailed instructions with pictures I can follow. I am wanting to get 10"or 12" Paul Yaffee Monkey Bars for my 08 EGC with ABS. Do anyone know? Would love to get this done without paying the labor cost. HELP!!!
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From: Raleigh, NC
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From: KCK
Yaffe Bars
This is not meant to bash....I used Yaffe Bagger Bars that were either a 14" or the 16" bars smooth curved bars. The bars are good but should of got the 14 or 16 Yaffe Monkey Bars with the points.
With all due respect towards Mr. Yaffee the Super Size kit I received with this over priced purchase sucked. I'm still miffed about this purchase of the Super Size kit.
1. The Transmission Gasket was the wrong size..did not fit.
2. Silver stranded wiring kit for soldering and spicing is going onto copper stranded wires used by Harley.
3. Brake line hose kit is for show only and NOT DOT approved.
I bet Jesse James Dupree will be pleased to know that his $35K plus bagger Yaffee built for him is running these. Check out Issue 2 Vol 7 March 2013 American Bagger Magazine and you'll see them.
4. All brake line fittings had to be re-threaded...bad threads ALL.
5. Bad Brake doughnut...required re-threading all holes.
6. Clutch Cable on lasted 6 months before a leak from it started?
7. Only the bottle of transmission fluid was problem free.
Meanwhile, adding 12-1/2 HD bars with 4" risers to a 2012 Road King and other HD parts was a piece of cake compared to the other. And best of all...No Splicing and looks just fine.
Again all due respect and to each their own liking I'm just letting you and others know what I experienced with some of Yaffe product line. I think either one of the Yaffee bars at any height or type are fine, it's just the other stuff they sell with them...it's junk and over priced...IMHO
With all due respect towards Mr. Yaffee the Super Size kit I received with this over priced purchase sucked. I'm still miffed about this purchase of the Super Size kit.
1. The Transmission Gasket was the wrong size..did not fit.
2. Silver stranded wiring kit for soldering and spicing is going onto copper stranded wires used by Harley.
3. Brake line hose kit is for show only and NOT DOT approved.
I bet Jesse James Dupree will be pleased to know that his $35K plus bagger Yaffee built for him is running these. Check out Issue 2 Vol 7 March 2013 American Bagger Magazine and you'll see them.
4. All brake line fittings had to be re-threaded...bad threads ALL.
5. Bad Brake doughnut...required re-threading all holes.
6. Clutch Cable on lasted 6 months before a leak from it started?
7. Only the bottle of transmission fluid was problem free.
Meanwhile, adding 12-1/2 HD bars with 4" risers to a 2012 Road King and other HD parts was a piece of cake compared to the other. And best of all...No Splicing and looks just fine.
Again all due respect and to each their own liking I'm just letting you and others know what I experienced with some of Yaffe product line. I think either one of the Yaffee bars at any height or type are fine, it's just the other stuff they sell with them...it's junk and over priced...IMHO
Last edited by Biker John; Mar 7, 2013 at 09:36 PM.
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I just ordered the 12" pyo mbb. I have a 12 street glide. Will the stock wires reach everything or will I need extensions? Also what size clutch and brake cables do I need. And to confirm I don't have to replace the two lines to my front brake coming from right under the fairing? Just the line going from the bars to those correct?
Many thanks.
Many thanks.
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From: Kingwood, TX
I just ordered the 12" pyo mbb. I have a 12 street glide. Will the stock wires reach everything or will I need extensions? Also what size clutch and brake cables do I need. And to confirm I don't have to replace the two lines to my front brake coming from right under the fairing? Just the line going from the bars to those correct?
Many thanks.
Many thanks.
I believe I went +4" on the clutch cable and wound up with excess, just snaked it around inside the fairing.
Can't answer the front brake hose length question, I went to single caliper.
If you don't have ABS, I believe the front brake lines & tee is all one assembly, from the M/C all the way to the calipers.
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Another thought I've heard both yes and no. Is it possible to install heat demons on these bars without honing out the throttle side? Or is it so tight it's just not worth the trouble? Has anyone done this without incident?
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From: New Jersey
I believe if you have ABS, the system has to be bleed at the dealer.
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Best to forget about heated grips and get you some Gerbings. They work better and have a lifetime warranty.