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Old May 28, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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I finally got my mini apes installed. I got the HCC kit with 13 inch Cycle Smith bars. It took my about 30 hrs., but I learned a lot along the way. I think if I did it again it would take 10 to 12 hours. The hardest part for me was figuring out the wiring, pulling the wires went well. Anyway all in all I am happy I did it. The bars are great by the way, once I got them adjusted just right. I still have to take off the fairing mirrors, will do that when I get the hole plugs.
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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Great job Lock. I did the same on a RK I used to have. It feels good to do the work yourself..and as you said you learn a lot. Extending and pulling wires was a first for me. I really like the black bars. I've been thinking about doing same on my new bike. By the way..who's bars and what size are they? Thanks for sharing
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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Sorry just read about the HCC and 13...again great job
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by lock55
I finally got my mini apes installed. I got the HCC kit with 13 inch Cycle Smith bars. It took my about 30 hrs., but I learned a lot along the way. I think if I did it again it would take 10 to 12 hours. The hardest part for me was figuring out the wiring, pulling the wires went well. Anyway all in all I am happy I did it. The bars are great by the way, once I got them adjusted just right. I still have to take off the fairing mirrors, will do that when I get the hole plugs.
Looks good. Like the black..
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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Looks good.
 
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Old May 29, 2010 | 12:15 AM
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I love my Cyclesmiths, great choice! What mirrors are those? Arlen Ness Mini Ovals?
 
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Old May 29, 2010 | 01:08 PM
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Yep, Arlen Ness Mini's. I like the looks and even tho they are small they have great rear view.
 
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Old May 29, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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They look great, I was contemplating buying some, after seeing them installed on yours I may just pull the trigger and get some.

Again, great job on the bars.
 
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what are you doing about the fairing mount mirrors? Looks Great BTW
 
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Old May 30, 2010 | 08:47 AM
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Nice! Good job. Gotta love the Cyclesmiths
 
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