Attempting to put apehangers on my bike.
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Attempting to put apehangers on my bike.
Any suggestions before I start this process? I am putting on 12.5" Wild 1's Chubby apehangers. I have the handlebars, I just need to get the cables and whatever else any of myfellow HOG brothers suggest.
What is the best cable length? Not to long, not to short?
Best cables to purchase?
Are the Harley cables good enough?
Does the harley manuel cover the process good?
Thanks in advance.
What is the best cable length? Not to long, not to short?
Best cables to purchase?
Are the Harley cables good enough?
Does the harley manuel cover the process good?
Thanks in advance.
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RE: Attempting to put apehangers on my bike.
I forgot to mention my bike is a 2004 Road King Classic.
ORIGINAL: baron3547
Any suggestions before I start this process? I am putting on 12.5" Wild 1's Chubby apehangers. I have the handlebars, I just need to get the cables and whatever else any of myfellow HOG brothers suggest.
What is the best cable length? Not to long, not to short?
Best cables to purchase?
Are the Harley cables good enough?
Does the harley manuel cover the process good?
Thanks in advance.
Any suggestions before I start this process? I am putting on 12.5" Wild 1's Chubby apehangers. I have the handlebars, I just need to get the cables and whatever else any of myfellow HOG brothers suggest.
What is the best cable length? Not to long, not to short?
Best cables to purchase?
Are the Harley cables good enough?
Does the harley manuel cover the process good?
Thanks in advance.
RE: Attempting to put apehangers on my bike.
This thread has some useful info https://www.hdforums.com/m_321033/mpage_2/key_/tm.htm
And this onehttp://www.kenandjudy.us/Harley%20Pi...Bars/index.htm has pictures. Good luck, this is the info that got me through a handlebar change. Go for it
And this onehttp://www.kenandjudy.us/Harley%20Pi...Bars/index.htm has pictures. Good luck, this is the info that got me through a handlebar change. Go for it
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RE: Attempting to put apehangers on my bike.
Wild1 recommends this for their 508's and I'm assuming the apes too. They say the stock clamps are not strong enough. You may also want to look here and especially here for help and tips for installing. I found these more helpful than the manual.
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RE: Attempting to put apehangers on my bike.
I've just put the 12.5" Chubby apes on my RKC. You will need +6" cables and wires....that makes it just right. I used the one piece clamp from Harley Davidson, it was the cheapest one they did. I had to slightly modify the clamp though.
If you are about my height, 5' 11"...these bars will put you in a perfect riding position. I love them.
Brian.
If you are about my height, 5' 11"...these bars will put you in a perfect riding position. I love them.
Brian.
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RE: Attempting to put apehangers on my bike.
Just did the 10" apes. You'll need to extend the switch wiring and get the +6" cables. I was able to get by with +2" throttle/idle cables but of course I have less rise.
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RE: Attempting to put apehangers on my bike.
ORIGINAL: rkc9999
Just did the 10" apes. You'll need to extend the switch wiring and get the +6" cables. I was able to get by with +2" throttle/idle cables but of course I have less rise.
Just did the 10" apes. You'll need to extend the switch wiring and get the +6" cables. I was able to get by with +2" throttle/idle cables but of course I have less rise.
I'm about to do 8" apes. I'd be interested to hear how much you extended the switch wiring for your Wild1s.
I've been told I shouldn't have to extend mine.
Thanks
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RE: Attempting to put apehangers on my bike.
I put 10" Chubbys on my RKC and used 4"+ on the throttle, idle and brake, 3"+ on the clutch, and soldered in 7" into the wiring. You should be able to use the same. You can calculate about what you will need by adding the increased rise and pullback to the stock. Don't forget to stagger your solders.