Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

ape hanger issue

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 08:17 PM
  #1  
B@man's Avatar
B@man
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 103
Likes: 0
From: Mass
Default ape hanger issue

have been working on my apes recently. when i did the throttle cables(magnum chromite II) i got them all run with little issue but i cant seem to get the adjustments right. it always seems that it doesn't snap back quick enough. I've followed the instructions in my shop manual and also watched about 20 videos online, better but still not right. any tips? thanks!
 
Reply
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 08:33 PM
  #2  
RaceFace's Avatar
RaceFace
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,187
Likes: 11
From: Ladera Ranch, CA
Default

I ran into this issue with my install. I determined it was how the cables were routed. I had too sharp of a turn going through the top of the nacelle. I ran a little test and pulled the cables and ran them outside the nacelle and adjusted them just to see if i got the snap that I was looking for and I did. That told me it was a routing issue. I ran them again avoiding any sharp turns and pinching and they now work.
 
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 06:51 AM
  #3  
B@man's Avatar
B@man
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 103
Likes: 0
From: Mass
Default

Originally Posted by RaceFace
I ran into this issue with my install. I determined it was how the cables were routed. I had too sharp of a turn going through the top of the nacelle. I ran a little test and pulled the cables and ran them outside the nacelle and adjusted them just to see if i got the snap that I was looking for and I did. That told me it was a routing issue. I ran them again avoiding any sharp turns and pinching and they now work.
Thanks, Im gunna try that today and see what happens, just out of curiosity do the throttle and idle cables have any diffrence. Im thinking i couldve put them in the wrong place.
 
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 10:25 AM
  #4  
RaceFace's Avatar
RaceFace
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,187
Likes: 11
From: Ladera Ranch, CA
Default

Originally Posted by B@man
Thanks, Im gunna try that today and see what happens, just out of curiosity do the throttle and idle cables have any diffrence. Im thinking i couldve put them in the wrong place.
I'm not sure about yours. Mine are different because I have cruise control, so there's no way to mix them up. Good luck!!
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
TwoBlue02
Touring Models
4
Dec 29, 2012 05:00 PM
Superfly3176
Sportster Models
1
Mar 12, 2012 12:35 AM
steelhead
Touring Models
5
Jul 6, 2010 07:28 AM
mlawrenc
Touring Models
6
Dec 7, 2007 06:02 PM
sparky_mo
Touring Models
12
Apr 10, 2007 12:50 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:17 AM.

story-0
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-4
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-5
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-9
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE