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[Rhetor]

Looking to change out my stock bars on my 03 SERK WITHOUT CHANGING OUT THE STOCK BRAIDED CABLES.

Stock bars are just too short for me . . . I am leaning forward and getting some hand numbness from the stretch . . .

I am looking for the the talest Wild 1 Chubby I can get on there without a cable change . . . keeping it simple while getting more comfortable . . .

So, what is the biggest anyone has put on an 03 SERK without a cable change?

P.S.  Will I need adapters to clamp down a Wild 1 set?  (I heard they have changed they now taper down the  diameter 1 1/4" diameter I need back down to 1" where they get clamped down?)

Thanks

[SCRM-R]

I put a set of the 8.5" Wild 1 mini-apes on my 2003 SERK with no cable change and no adapter needed.  I think I could have used 10" with no cable change too, but the mini's fit me perfect (I'm 5'10").  I actually bought a set of each, temporarily put each set on the bike and sat on it to decide which set to go with.  I then paid a restocking fee and sent the 10" set back.  They were nice folks to deal with on it too.

[Rhetor]

I put a set of the 8.5" Wild 1 mini-apes on my 2003 SERK with no cable change and no adapter needed.  I think I could have used 10" with no cable change too, but the mini's fit me perfect (I'm 5'10").  I actually bought a set of each, temporarily put each set on the bike and sat on it to decide which set to go with.  I then paid a restocking fee and sent the 10" set back.  They were nice folks to deal with on it too.

What about the Wild 1s tapering down from x1 1/4" now to 1" ATM the center for securing.  True?  Would I need to do, buy and add a stock 1" HD riser?

Also, what about the 10" did you not like, and why did you prefer the 8.5"?

[smkblwr]

Got the Wild1's 12in on my 03RKC and had to get longer cables but i don't remember getting any additional clamps or risers, but it has been awhile since i did it.

[SCRM-R]

What about the Wild 1s tapering down from x1 1/4" now to 1" ATM the center for securing.  True?  Would I need to do, buy and add a stock 1" HD riser?

Also, what about the 10" did you not like, and why did you prefer the 8.5"?

Nope, mine didn't taper down to 1".  I did not buy/need a riser at all; they bolted to the existing risers just fine.  The 10" were just a little too tall to my liking.  The 8.5" fit me perfect.  I attached a photo of it for you.

[Rhetor]

Nope, mine didn't taper down to 1".  I did not buy/need a riser at all; they bolted to the existing risers just fine.  The 10" were just a little too tall to my liking.  The 8.5" fit me perfect.  I attached a photo of it for you.

Great pic...beautiful paint scheme!

I think I will go 8.5" to be safe on the cables...anything will be better than stock for me.

Thanks.

[ROCK FISH]

I installed the 12.5 bars and went with the new cables. Don't know about the 8.5's but had to use the adapter or could have used 1" risers. Just installed these about a year and a half ago. Great bars also like the look

[Twolanerider]

Great pic...beautiful paint scheme!

I think I will go 8.5" to be safe on the cables...anything will be better than stock for me.

Thanks.

Rhetor, the SERKs did use a handlebar that was 1.25" end to end.  That included the center section where the risers/clamps attach.  That was unusual for Harley.   Most are 1".  The Wild 1 bars are the same larger 1.25" OD.  But not in the center.  They're 1" diameter in the center where the risers/clamps attach.

Wild1 offers what is basically a two piece sleeve to fill in the gap.  I don't really care for it.  Price isn't that much different to swap the risers and use the old standard 1" pieces.  As a byproduct you'll have the excuse of having it all apart to replace the riser bushings.

The 8.5" "baby ape" bars won't need cable changes.  The taller bars will.

[Rhetor]

I installed the 12.5 bars and went with the new cables. Don't know about the 8.5's but had to use the adapter or could have used 1" risers. Just installed these about a year and a half ago. Great bars also like the look

Do you have a pic with the 12.5 bars on?

[Rhetor]

Rhetor, the SERKs did use a handlebar that was 1.25" end to end.  That included the center section where the risers/clamps attach.  That was unusual for Harley.   Most are 1".  The Wild 1 bars are the same larger 1.25" OD.  But not in the center.  They're 1" diameter in the center where the risers/clamps attach.

Wild1 offers what is basically a two piece sleeve to fill in the gap.  I don't really care for it.  Price isn't that much different to swap the risers and use the old standard 1" pieces.  As a byproduct you'll have the excuse of having it all apart to replace the riser bushings.

The 8.5" "baby ape" bars won't need cable changes.  The taller bars will.

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Thanks Twolane...exactly the info I am looking for!

Would you know the part numbers for the right riser kit and riser bushings so I can get them along with the 8.5 bars ordered tomorrow?

Thanks

[kb]

 I just Installed a Set of Wild One 10" chubby mini apes, stock cables. needed to chance risers.This is one modification that I think was worth every dime. Much more comfy.

[Twolanerider]

Thanks Twolane...exactly the info I am looking for!

Would you know the part numbers for the right riser kit and riser bushings so I can get them along with the 8.5 bars ordered tomorrow?

Thanks

The top clamps are 55917-79A and 55918-79A.  Rather than the two small separate top clamps, however, use the bigger and stronger one piece top clamp that is part number 56170-83T.  Wild1 recommends a one piece clamp.  Using it will take some potential flex out of the middle of the handlebars.  It's a good idea.

The risers are 56149-88B and 56151-88B. 

If you change the riser bushings you might consider the polyurethane rather than the stock rubber bushings.  Most consider this an improvement (me included).  That bushing kit is 56298-03.

[Rhetor]

The top clamps are 55917-79A and 55918-79A.  Rather than the two small separate top clamps, however, use the bigger and stronger one piece top clamp that is part number 56170-83T.  Wild1 recommends a one piece clamp.  Using it will take some potential flex out of the middle of the handlebars.  It's a good idea.

The risers are 56149-88B and 56151-88B. 

If you change the riser bushings you might consider the polyurethane rather than the stock rubber bushings.  Most consider this an improvement (me included).  That bushing kit is 56298-03.

So, 56170-83T,
56149-88B
56151-88B
56298-03
8.5" chub IRS

And that's it?

[Twolanerider]

So, 56170-83T,
56149-88B
56151-88B
56298-03
8.5" chub IRS

And that's it?

That, and the Force.  Use the Force.

[Rhetor]

That, and the Force.  Use the Force.

Now that's funny!  "Luke, I am your Father!"