Ape sizing - Road King
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Tallmadge, Ohio
I have a SG but the principle is the same...I have 12.5 chubbies but if I was to do it over again I would go with 14" and I'm 5'9 so I have no doubt that 16 is probably what you should go with at your height. Believe me that the back and neck strain will soon be gone after the install. Been to sturgis and back and had no problems so don't even question it...Just do it.
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 785
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From: SE TN
I plan on doing 16s and now am trying to get a list of everything needed for install, including lengths of the cables and wire extensions (WO509, Magnum Sterling Chromite cables). I plan on doing some patient deal searching so I'm not looking to buy a kit. The goal is if I do it myself, I have everything I need prior to breaking the bike down to minimize riding downtime. If anyone has a list I'd appreciate it ('12 RK, cruise, non-ABS).
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,999
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From: Bay Area
I am removing 16" and installing 12" monkey bars on a flhx, Im removing +12s and yaffe says to use +8 on 12" bars, but they look to be like they will be too long. I was able to use the stock wire harness and am thinking of going +6 and maybe even +4, still calculating. Ive read somewhere here some are able to use the stock clutch cable if you dont go thru the fairing hole. Maybe this will give you some kind of reference point.
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: SE TN
I am removing 16" and installing 12" monkey bars on a flhx, Im removing +12s and yaffe says to use +8 on 12" bars, but they look to be like they will be too long. I was able to use the stock wire harness and am thinking of going +6 and maybe even +4, still calculating. Ive read somewhere here some are able to use the stock clutch cable if you dont go thru the fairing hole. Maybe this will give you some kind of reference point.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,268
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From: Detroit, the asshole of America
I have a bike real similar to Keith's, except a Mustang seat instead of the stocker. The Mustang is about an inch or two taller than stock, and I'm 6'4" with a 34" inseam. I wouldn't want any taller for long distance riding, between it and the backrest it's just about perfect.
If I were to do mine again I think I'd still go 14".
If I were to do mine again I think I'd still go 14".
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 377
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From: Pittsburgh
I searched the net and found a place that had the cables with the chrome switches already attached, I think it was 16-18' bars. I ran the cables and cut the old ones and soldered them together. Not sure if you have to replace the clamp, I had to. Change the bushings with Poly bushings. Hope you have a torque wrench.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 285
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From: Portland OR
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Apes are tough Ive been stopping by local HD dealorships hoping to see a used road king with apes on it. Im 5'8 Im thinking of going with 12 inch Carlini flying apes..
I like how they look but like everyone else not sure if I can get 14's.. I think you just have to do it, Unless someone has more to add
I like how they look but like everyone else not sure if I can get 14's.. I think you just have to do it, Unless someone has more to add
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