Ape Hanger bushing ?
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Road Master
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Ape Hanger bushing ?
I have a 97 RK and I plan to put either 12 or 16 inch Ape Hangers on at the end of the month...I am now doing some research and was wondering if I need to change my riser(s) and/or riser bushings? Also, I would appreciate any other opinions, tips, or advice on the purchase of apes, cables, wiring, etc. Thanks in advance for great advice which I always get from the forum.[sm=thanx.gif]
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From: Citizen of the Republic of Texas, now in GA
RE: Ape Hanger bushing ?
If you put on 1 1/4" bars, you cannot use the plastic (polyurethane) bushings. They raise the risers just enough that the bars will not fit beneath the Road King shroud. The stock risers are fine. I actually had to machine off 3/16" on the risers even with the rubber bushings. You will want to install the one-piece clamp in place of the separate clamps. Check this out. http://www.wild1inc.com/rktechtips.html
Particularly the part at the end that says "IMPORTANT"applies to 1 1/4" apes, too. If you are putting your wires inside the bar, you will have to extend your wiring, I suggest soldering the connections instead of using crimp or plug connectors. Also, don't forget to stagger your conections so you will not have a lump in one spot. You will have to pull those wires through the bars.
The Wild 1 bars are great. Their customer service is great. The best prices for Wild 1 bars are at Wally's http://www.wallyscycleworld.com/index.aspand their customer service is great, too. There are a lot of good pics on their site of Road Kings with different bars and all sizes of apes. http://www.wild1inc.com/handlebars.html
I have the WO515 10" apes and would probably go higher if I was doing it again.
Particularly the part at the end that says "IMPORTANT"applies to 1 1/4" apes, too. If you are putting your wires inside the bar, you will have to extend your wiring, I suggest soldering the connections instead of using crimp or plug connectors. Also, don't forget to stagger your conections so you will not have a lump in one spot. You will have to pull those wires through the bars.
The Wild 1 bars are great. Their customer service is great. The best prices for Wild 1 bars are at Wally's http://www.wallyscycleworld.com/index.aspand their customer service is great, too. There are a lot of good pics on their site of Road Kings with different bars and all sizes of apes. http://www.wild1inc.com/handlebars.html
I have the WO515 10" apes and would probably go higher if I was doing it again.
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RE: Ape Hanger bushing ?
Mine are 12 1/2"Physco Chubbys by Wild 1 Mfg.and I love them.
Yes you should change out your bushings while your in there for sure.
Like Longtimegone said check out there site. www.wild1inc.com
If I was to do it again I'd go with 16"
Yes you should change out your bushings while your in there for sure.
Like Longtimegone said check out there site. www.wild1inc.com
If I was to do it again I'd go with 16"
Tourer
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RE: Ape Hanger bushing ?
I put 16" on my 99 King, love them. I used 1" apes not chubs so bushings were no issue. I am 6 ft tall and if I had it to do over again I would go to 18". Wouldn't go less than 16" for my size.
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