Monkey Bars - pulling wires Jeeeeeeesus!
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 983
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From: Indiana
Stagger the wires and use a good wire pulling Lubricant
I have been using Yellow 77Ž Wire Pulling Lubricant for several years and have never broken a wire when pulling.
http://www.idealindustries.com/produ.../yellow_77.jsp
Did mini apes on the wifes FXDSE2 with no problem.
Also pulled 5 strands of RG6 and a antenna rotator wire through about 15 feet of 1" PVC after the "profesional" installer pulled the RG6 in half because he wouldn't wait 30 seconds for me to get the lube.
Lube is you friend!
I have been using Yellow 77Ž Wire Pulling Lubricant for several years and have never broken a wire when pulling.
http://www.idealindustries.com/produ.../yellow_77.jsp
Did mini apes on the wifes FXDSE2 with no problem.
Also pulled 5 strands of RG6 and a antenna rotator wire through about 15 feet of 1" PVC after the "profesional" installer pulled the RG6 in half because he wouldn't wait 30 seconds for me to get the lube.
Lube is you friend!
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 500
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From: Tyler, Texas
I did my softail on my own and it sucked. Swore I would never do another set. Six years later I get my FLHX and decide on 10" MBB's......here we go again. I pulled it all apart, got everything I needed and worked on it about an hour.....**** that! Called my indy up and he said bring them down. He got it done in a hour for $75 bucks.....I threw him a $100 and walked the hell out with a smile. Defeat....maybe. I dont care. Im happy, my wife still talks to me and I still have all my hair. It was a win/win for me.
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Road Master
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: new jersey
Send them to me, I'll pull them through.
Did you switch over to the Screamin' Eagle TBW sensor? It eliminates the green clip, which will give you a headache.
I've pulled two sets of these (14" bars) and each time, I pull the TBW sensor through about 95%. Then, run the right side controls, and finish it off with the left side controls.
There are several threads on here about wiring these bars. A quick search may yield more tips.
Did you switch over to the Screamin' Eagle TBW sensor? It eliminates the green clip, which will give you a headache.
I've pulled two sets of these (14" bars) and each time, I pull the TBW sensor through about 95%. Then, run the right side controls, and finish it off with the left side controls.
There are several threads on here about wiring these bars. A quick search may yield more tips.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 464
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From: Indiana
I was sent a copy of the the Yaffe instructions, seems to me they would work well on the regular apes with normal bends. The 1/8" nylon rope worked great for me.
Last edited by Nightrain04; Mar 26, 2012 at 08:29 PM.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
I used the same type wire they use for electric fences to pull my wires thru the WO577. Strong stuff and stiff enough to push and pull. I also used a bunch of silicone spray lube. Got both sides done in about 45 minutes.
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Maryland
I just finished the 10"Monkey Bagger Bars. I had Yaffes instructions and read them but I really didn't refer to them once while pulling wires. I bought the SE TBW. I managed to squeeze all the wires into 1/2 shrink which may have been harder than pulling through bars. I didn't shrink it though. I did make sure there was lots of extra shrink at the end, shrunk it, flattened it, tripled it over, hole punched and used some real strong rather thin string I had sitting around. Tied a nut to then end so gravity would bring the string through. Went through pretty easy. A lot of patient push, pull, push, pull. You think you'll never finish, wonder if it is working, and BAM they are out. Did the easy ones second (left). I left them in factory shrink and they went right through. Almost forgot, I did spray some silcone in both sides.
I'd do it again, and will have to do it again. Yaffe didn't chrome under my grips and my grips are the Battistini swiss cheese grips. Pissssssed!!!
Wires took less time than I thought. Everything else took more time than I thought. I really took my time though and triple checked things. Had some cable challenges. Partially b/c they are pushed up as close as you can get the the fairing and b/c of my T-Bag bags. Wait till you see how I ran my clutch! When I'm all done and have time I post something up
I'd do it again, and will have to do it again. Yaffe didn't chrome under my grips and my grips are the Battistini swiss cheese grips. Pissssssed!!!
Wires took less time than I thought. Everything else took more time than I thought. I really took my time though and triple checked things. Had some cable challenges. Partially b/c they are pushed up as close as you can get the the fairing and b/c of my T-Bag bags. Wait till you see how I ran my clutch! When I'm all done and have time I post something up
Last edited by Dew Me; May 8, 2012 at 08:53 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: houston
2 things here….DONT pull the plugs apart! Cut them off leaving a few inches of wire on them, solder the extra length of wire on and heat shrink. After the wires are pulled through then reattach the plugs. Vaseline can be used as a lubricant to ease them around the top bend of the bar. Just my .02
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From: Maryland
Here are some pics. I'm gonna do some looking. I think I have some that show better what I did with the clutch cable. 
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From: Maryland
OK, these show my re-route of clutch cable. Visor bag covers everything as you can see in pics above. After drilling I used a file and angle filed to lessen arch of cable. Bought a rubber grommet at Home Depot to finish it off. A lot like the Harley one in the lower original hole but rubber isn't as bulky looking. When I paint inner fairing I'll have that original whole covered up.
Yes, I know I wasted a bunch of money buying cromite braided cable that nobody will ever see.
Oh, well, by the time I paid shipping cost savings woulda been minimal and I'd have had to wait. Happy I figured out how to hide it. 
Yes, I know I wasted a bunch of money buying cromite braided cable that nobody will ever see.
Oh, well, by the time I paid shipping cost savings woulda been minimal and I'd have had to wait. Happy I figured out how to hide it.
