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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 09:36 PM
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Hey guys. New to the forum... Wanted to change my stock 09 RK handlebars to 10" apes and was wonderin if i had to change all cables or maybe just get a throttle-by wire extension... Anyone know?
 

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Hey there and welcome! I have an 09 RK on which I installed 10" apes. They are Buffalo bars (fat diameter) and the wiring is internal.

Yes, had to get longer cables...see the pictures below.

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