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Just installed new apes on '05 RK Custom. Novello wire extensions. Seemed intimidating but was pretty easy. Stock cables won't work. To tight. Top clamp & cables on order.
I'm 5'5. 28-29" inseam with a C&C Sport-Tour seat from Side Road Cycles
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After
Handlebar height reference for us short dudes. Probably could've went with 14".
Ape Size: 1 1/4 inch Buffalo Bars Chrome 12.5 inch Ape Hangers
STYLE: 12 1/2 inch Ape Hangers, END RISE: 12.5 inch, WIDTH: 36 inch, CENTER WIDTH: 10.5 inch, PULLBACK: 12 inch, FINISH: Chrome
Looks really good. Really like the apes that are not so high as to be cartoon-y I put a set of black (same price as unpainted @ 89.00) Heritage bars on my black 11 rk this weekend. Great feel now and used original cables and easy-peasy install.
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