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Old Dec 1, 2013 | 12:48 PM
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Default Ape hangers for road glides
How high can you go with ape hangers on a 2012 road glide custom with out switching out the stock wiring? ( throttle wire ect. )
 
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How high can you go with ape hangers on a 2012 road glide custom with out switching out the stock wiring? ( throttle wire ect. )
Depending on the bars "as much as" 12.5. I did a set of tens a couple weeks ago and there was plenty to spare...
 
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Thanks I really like carlini apes in the 12 for 350$ but wasn't sure about the wires thanks
 
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I bought mine new with 10" heritage bars. There is still some room in all but the brake line.
 
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Thanks I really like carlini apes in the 12 for 350$ but wasn't sure about the wires thanks
Carlinis tend to run higher than their number...12s are probably 13.5...
 
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@themouth thanks for the info good to know
 
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I put some 14" on a buddies with plenty to spare.
 
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