Finished with 14 apes!
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 139
Likes: 1
Finished with 14 apes!
Thanks for all the advice and info I received on this site I finished the install today! I took it out for a short ride today and I think I am really going to like them.
Weed eater string works great for this job!
Here is some before and after pics. I'm 5'10".
Weed eater string works great for this job!
Here is some before and after pics. I'm 5'10".
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,317
Likes: 16
From: Texas
On the wiring, did you just connect extended wiring and run through the bars or did you end up doing any splicing? Reason I ask, is because I just helped a friend install apes on his sporty and when we connected the extended wiring to his stock wires is was just a bit thicker and there was a rigid core were the metal connectors were all grouped together. This was impossible to get around the sharp bends in his bars. We eventually had to run each wire by itself to make the bends.
So my question is wouldn't it be better to just cut your original wiring in staggered one to two inch length increments and just splice new wiring there to lengthen?
on nice rounded curve bars this might not be an issue, but on the hard 90 degree bends like on bagger bars or prime apes this could make a big difference.
So my question is wouldn't it be better to just cut your original wiring in staggered one to two inch length increments and just splice new wiring there to lengthen?
on nice rounded curve bars this might not be an issue, but on the hard 90 degree bends like on bagger bars or prime apes this could make a big difference.
Trending Topics
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 902
Likes: 3
From: Cincinnati, OH
I love a RK with apes! Looks way comfortable for you, Pirate! Good job on the install. Any complications at all? I had a hard time getting my clutch adjusted correctly after my ape install.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 139
Likes: 1
The apes definitely changed my riding position. I think its going to be a lot more comfortable.
Shutterbug I think if I had real sharp bends it probably would be better to splice my own, however with the kit you have the same color wires and that makes the reconnection process a lot easier. I would probably buy a kit for bars a lot longer and splice them.
I really didn't have any major problems. I took my time and never got in a rush. My wife helped me pull the wires, the extra set of hands made it a lot easier.
Shutterbug I think if I had real sharp bends it probably would be better to splice my own, however with the kit you have the same color wires and that makes the reconnection process a lot easier. I would probably buy a kit for bars a lot longer and splice them.
I really didn't have any major problems. I took my time and never got in a rush. My wife helped me pull the wires, the extra set of hands made it a lot easier.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 104
Likes: 0
From: SE Michigan
We have been looking at 14" apes as well for our Street Glide. Have been leaning toward the Z Bar or Paul Yaffe Monkey Bars style though. Anxious to get though because I love doing my own projects.
Looks good though good job!!!
Looks good though good job!!!