'14 Street Glide Monkey Bar install
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From: Fargo
I was wondering what size diameter the 12" monkey bars are that will fit on a 2014 SGS?? I don't have my new bike yet and would like to preorder and have the dealer install them. I talked to my dealer and they said those would not work on my bike. But as I can see they do. Great post and pics very helpful. I don't think I have the same install skills you do. They do look sick!
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From: Dayton, Ohio
I was wondering what size diameter the 12" monkey bars are that will fit on a 2014 SGS?? I don't have my new bike yet and would like to preorder and have the dealer install them. I talked to my dealer and they said those would not work on my bike. But as I can see they do. Great post and pics very helpful. I don't think I have the same install skills you do. They do look sick!
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From: Dayton, Ohio
I personally have no blocking of the mirrors! I am 5'6" and I get a great view from looking under my arms. Originally I wanted 10" bars but I really wanted to keep the fairing mounted mirrors. After further research, I decided on the 12" version in order to retain the use of the stock mirrors. Am I glad I did!! It gave the bike a whole new attitude along with positioning me in a more comfortable riding posture. I would recommend these bars to anyone!
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From: NE NC
Just put them on my 14 SGS. Running the wiring through the right side about caused me to quit. I used the Namz extensions too, just put them on after the wire is run through and they barely stick out from the bottom. I tried the weedeater line and wire(couldn't get either to go through all the bends), ended up using some parachute cord with a nut tied to one end. It worked great with a lot of pushing and pulling. That was the longest part of the whole process. Just get them pretty much vertical and test them out.
Best thing to do is plan a bunch of other stuff to do in the fairing so you don't keep tearing into it. I waited to install mine until I was ready to install the xm module, hidden antenna, TL7, and modified rider coms to include passenger coms.
Best thing to do is plan a bunch of other stuff to do in the fairing so you don't keep tearing into it. I waited to install mine until I was ready to install the xm module, hidden antenna, TL7, and modified rider coms to include passenger coms.
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From: South Jersey
Looks great! Thanks for the details
This answered lot of questions. I was curious about mirrors. One question: if the wires have enough length, do you still need the extensions?
Yaffe posted that 12" fit on new bikes with no extension.
This answered lot of questions. I was curious about mirrors. One question: if the wires have enough length, do you still need the extensions?
Yaffe posted that 12" fit on new bikes with no extension.
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From: Southeast, GA.
They look great apes are the way to go, that's the first think I put on my bike when I bought it. I agree a slight bend in the elbows, will cut back on fatigue on long hauls.That's not the time to find out. I learned that the hard way when I was younger.
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From: Townsville Australia
I have the same on my Classic but when you go to pull your wires through use a small strong chain instead of rope and you will find it a hell of a lot easier as it doesn't hang up on the welds best bars Ive ever had and done over 5000 miles with them now very good
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From: SD
I installed the 12" Yaffe monkey bagger bars on my 2014 SGS and they installed just fine. I also read on here where several riders have them installed on their 2014. I had the same experience with just needing to extend the switch cables. I did run the brake and clutch cables better after the photo was taken.
Last edited by ThisIsCrazy; Jan 13, 2014 at 08:09 PM.