Apes on a Road King
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Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Santa Cruz
I've was wondering about the cables. Not just the clutch and brake cables, but what about all the wiring for the horn and lights ( High/low beam ). Is there kits for that also.
I have an Electro Glide and would like about bars about 4 inches taller.
What is the cost of adding a set of apes ( above the cost of the bars )
I have an Electro Glide and would like about bars about 4 inches taller.
What is the cost of adding a set of apes ( above the cost of the bars )
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,230
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From: Niagara, Ontario, Canada
Well id say for your ElectrA glide, roughly 250-500 for cables, wiring extension kits can be purchased or you can buy wiring and make them yourself. Burly has a nice kit that includes everything to run apes on anything. On top of the cost of the bars, which will be anywhere from 150-500, youll be looking at 200-500 for wire and cable extensions. And if you need to have a shop do the install, I think the going rate is 4-6 hours of labour time, at say anywhere from 50-100 dollars and hour. If your gonna do it yourself, somwhere from 500-800ish, and add the 300-500 for labour to have a shop do it. Its not a cheap endeavor that much is for sure, prices vary quite a bit due to different cables like the fancy stainless braided ones or just regular ol black cables. The HD mini apes are in the 200 range, but yaffe bars are in the 350 range, custom bars like the BRs or Vindiktas will run ya the higher end of the 200-500 range. Tons of options, im rather keen on the bars from LA Choppers, the Prime Apes are nice, I like the Nice Curves.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 483
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From: Way U.P. North
Wild One "14. Absolutely love 'em. 5' 10" 32 inseam.
FYI...Wild One recomends a 1 piece top handlebar clamp. If your bike doesn't have one already, make sure you get it. If not your bars will fail at the wiring hole in the middle, maybe not for a while, but they will fail. The previous owner of my bike saved a few bucks and reinstalled the 2 piece clamps. It was fine for years, but the added leverage of taller bars and stress from moving the bike around along with the extra movement provided by rubber mounts...bad combination. I was roasting up a twisty backroad 5 hrs from home and mine failed as I was backing in at the hotel (pulling on the bars). Like having 2 oars on a rowboat. 3 min earlier and things would have been very bad. Dont know what brand they were.
Get the HD poly bushings while your at it.
FYI...Wild One recomends a 1 piece top handlebar clamp. If your bike doesn't have one already, make sure you get it. If not your bars will fail at the wiring hole in the middle, maybe not for a while, but they will fail. The previous owner of my bike saved a few bucks and reinstalled the 2 piece clamps. It was fine for years, but the added leverage of taller bars and stress from moving the bike around along with the extra movement provided by rubber mounts...bad combination. I was roasting up a twisty backroad 5 hrs from home and mine failed as I was backing in at the hotel (pulling on the bars). Like having 2 oars on a rowboat. 3 min earlier and things would have been very bad. Dont know what brand they were.Get the HD poly bushings while your at it.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,040
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From: USA
Wild 1s chubbies on Road King
I'm 5'7"
Also run a Corbin Close seat.
Single Piece clamp, poly bushings, hand soldered wire extensions.
>>> Don't overlook a reduced effort clutch ramp while changing the clutch cable (SIMPLEST, BEST $20 MOD YOU WILL EVER MAKE). <<<
I've made 4 handle bar swaps (5th set of bars) , going taller each time- I dont recommend doing that.
I'm 5'7"
Also run a Corbin Close seat.
Single Piece clamp, poly bushings, hand soldered wire extensions.
>>> Don't overlook a reduced effort clutch ramp while changing the clutch cable (SIMPLEST, BEST $20 MOD YOU WILL EVER MAKE). <<<
I've made 4 handle bar swaps (5th set of bars) , going taller each time- I dont recommend doing that.
Stage IV
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Denison, TX
16" Wild 1 Chubbies
They're not that high. I'm 6'4" with a 35" inseam and they feel like they're stock for me. I like the Carlini bars and numerous other brands, but nothing looks more natural than the Wild 1 Chubbies on a Harley especially a Road King. 16" is my choice, maybe 18" down the road, but I like to still be under the shoulder.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 902
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From: Cincinnati, OH
I'm 6'0" and weight 200lbs with a 32 inseam. I'm running LA Choppers 16s. They are awesome for me! I love them.
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Poly bushings for sure, but I think stock risers/clamp, at least thats the way I recall it on mine.