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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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So I pull the trigger and order the 10" Jaffee Bagger Apes for my 02 Ultra. Get everything taken apart OK. I would however like to take a tire iron to the guy who designed the radio mounting with no way to get to the Allen bolts!

Get the new bars and and the $$%^@&^ brake line will not fit. Drive up to the dealer and guess what - not only do they not have what I need in stock, but the whole thing is one big expensive assembly and not just a longer cable from the master cylinder to the distribution block. So much for a fast, easy low cost upgrade.

On the plus side it looks like the bars will be great - I no longer feel like I am pushing them apart and that they are holding my body up.

Maybe a good ride next weekend..........
 
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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Have you tried to re-route your cables ? A few on here have done that with some success.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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You can get a longer abs brake line from the master cylinder to abs controller from an aftermarket supplier, Earls, Russell etc.
 
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