FLHTC Handle bar install mini ape???
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Road Captain
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FLHTC Handle bar install mini ape???
I have a 2009 FLHTC and im looking at some better handle bars to put on my bike..Right now at full lock(u-turn) I hit my leg and isnt the most comfortable plus I have to look down at the controls...Im 5'11"...and technically I need to sit forward when I do this for best position for that manuver
I would like to know how much effort it is to put these mini apes on..Im looking at the Harley 57474-11 new batwing mini apes...with new cables 38924-09,42439-08,44905-08 for non-abs.. should I route cables in the handle bars?
It supposed to put bars right at top of batwing so that seems comfortable to me..as I used to have a 2007 streetbob...
I am mechanically inclined..ive installed tourpak spoiler..CB radio with antenna..exhaust and tuner so far on this bike and kury grips...much more stuff with cars...
I would like to know how much effort it is to put these mini apes on..Im looking at the Harley 57474-11 new batwing mini apes...with new cables 38924-09,42439-08,44905-08 for non-abs.. should I route cables in the handle bars?
It supposed to put bars right at top of batwing so that seems comfortable to me..as I used to have a 2007 streetbob...
I am mechanically inclined..ive installed tourpak spoiler..CB radio with antenna..exhaust and tuner so far on this bike and kury grips...much more stuff with cars...
Cruiser
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From: East Tenn
I put Wild One 575's on my Limited. The only thing I had to replace was the clutch cable. I did have to re-route some of the wiring inside the fairing. I ran all of the wiring inside the bars. It took me about 8 hours total to complete the job.
Road Warrior
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From: Rochester N.Y.
I'm only 5'8" but I really like the Khromewerks 300515 +2 wide sweepers.
These bars are 2" taller , 2" closer and 3" wider than stock.
I only had to use a +3" harley (black) clutch cable to complete the change.
I didn't go internal on the wiring , but you can if you want , they're set up for it either way.
Pretty inexpensive mod for more comfort.
Mick
These bars are 2" taller , 2" closer and 3" wider than stock.
I only had to use a +3" harley (black) clutch cable to complete the change.
I didn't go internal on the wiring , but you can if you want , they're set up for it either way.
Pretty inexpensive mod for more comfort.
Mick
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From: Joplin, MO
575's are 2 inches taller,2 inches wider and 2 inches closer than stock. They keep your hands just behind the fairing. Works for me, but I would not call them "apes." I did not have to use a longer clutch cable. I have no stereo (EG Standard). The cable was routed behind and over top of the "Glovebox". I re-routed it under the box and gained about 3 inches of cable. Presto changeo!
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It seems the 575 or harley mini apes would be good it seems like mirrors will still be too low for me...I hate not being able to test different styles...
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Road Captain
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I think the harley is supposed to be 12"...but they only have one cheesy stock picture...so its hard to judge
but im thinking the 12 will be good...possibly a little shorter than the WO577 at 12.5" so I think im going to go with those...I get 15% off at 3 dealers in my area
but im thinking the 12 will be good...possibly a little shorter than the WO577 at 12.5" so I think im going to go with those...I get 15% off at 3 dealers in my area
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