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Custom Vehicle Discussions => Screamin’ Eagle® Ultra Classic® Electra Glide® => Topic started by: Taz77 on October 16, 2013, 08:54:15 PM
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I had apes on my Road-King -- great for my shoulders -- Has any-one put apes on their CVO -- if so -what kind - height and did you enjoy them--thanks
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Put a set of 14" on mine bout 2 yrs ago. Rode 2 times, took them off. Just didn't like mine hands that far above the batwing.
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I know people ridding with 10" and 12.5" and they both love them. They say way more comfortable than stock.
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I put Burly Brand 13" Bagger Throttle By Wire Ape Hangers on mine - very pleased! Height is good and the pullback is perfect.
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I have 12" wild ones on mine,,,if my painter ever finishes my fairing,, I'll be able to report too! >:(
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I have a set of Yafee 12" Monkey Bars on my 2011 CVO Streeglide (It's not an Ultra but pretty close) They are actually 13 1/2". And yes, I can see my fairing mounted mirros.
I'm 5'-8" tall with a 30" inseam.
I really love the height. Way more comfortable. But the best thing is the extra leverage you get when picking the bike up off the stand. You will like that, especially if you get the bike a little too leaned over!
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I have 12" Bagger Bars on mine and they are the perfect height for me. Much better than the stock bars, not too tall or too short.
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Put 14" Wild One apes on mine. One of the best mods I have done. Love the way they feel and the way they look. Bike handles great also.
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I installed Wild1 578" in 10". They leave your hands behind fairing, and still gives a better riding experience. Didn't like my hands down low with the stock bars.
Check out the bars...
(http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv171/dooinit2u/Selena/b77f2e6c-088d-49a0-b2d9-1f7c9feacc6f.jpg) (http://s681.photobucket.com/user/dooinit2u/media/Selena/b77f2e6c-088d-49a0-b2d9-1f7c9feacc6f.jpg.html)
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I have 14" HCC apes on my '11 CVO Ultra. Very comfortable! I have apes on all my bikes (18" Wild Ones on a Heritage and 17" on a Deluxe). The grips on the CVO Ultra are roughly 1-2" above the fairing but well below my shoulders. The heated grips come in handy when riding long distances in 30-40 degree weather.
SJ Ron :)
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New set of Cyclesmith 13's sitting on the dining room table right now. Just bought on sale from Eastern PC. :2vrolijk_21:
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Jesse,,, now the fun begins! :)
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Jesse,,, now the fun begins! :)
No hurry here Stu. I haven't even ordered cables yet. I literally have MONTHS to start and finish this. I really enjoy these upgrades. Love being able to say I did my own work. The end result is such a good feeling. Helps me get throught the off-season. It is snowing right now. 8)
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Snow? Hey Jesse. Isn't that a four letter word? 85 here and hot,, I should have my bike back this week. Finally. :o
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CVOSTU, put up some pics when you get your bike back. :mango: Here's a few of mine with the 577's and the clearance for the GPS. :coolblue:
(http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p490/fastappy/20130822_180407_zpsf752f75e.jpg) (http://s1152.photobucket.com/user/fastappy/media/20130822_180407_zpsf752f75e.jpg.html)
(http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p490/fastappy/20120928_144805_zps290b8f84.jpg) (http://s1152.photobucket.com/user/fastappy/media/20120928_144805_zps290b8f84.jpg.html)
(http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p490/fastappy/20120928_144752_zps32b36c66.jpg) (http://s1152.photobucket.com/user/fastappy/media/20120928_144752_zps32b36c66.jpg.html)
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Looks great,, really changes the whole feel of the bike,,,
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I put 12" bars on mine. I've never liked my hands low and this made the bike feel and handle much more to my liking. Plus, the 12" bars did not require new cables, I was able to the stock ones. I think it makes the bike look much better.
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Bigfoot...I was under the understanding that I would have to change all the cables when putting on Yaffee 12" ape hangers. So you you just used your stock cables? If so that is great. Do you have any pics?
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I'll post some pics this evening.
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one more
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Bigfoot....looks awesome. I have the same bike and have been tossing the idea around. Just wasn't sure how they would look. I hate having my hands low as well. Makes the bike feel extremely top heavy in my book. Did you have to splice your cables? Or did you just unhook, change bars, and hook the stock cables back up? Been led to believe this was a nightmare job. Hence saving it for a winter project. Once again, looks great.
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bigfoot are your bars 575 WO
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Bigfoot....looks awesome. I have the same bike and have been tossing the idea around. Just wasn't sure how they would look. I hate having my hands low as well. Makes the bike feel extremely top heavy in my book. Did you have to splice your cables? Or did you just unhook, change bars, and hook the stock cables back up? Been led to believe this was a nightmare job. Hence saving it for a winter project. Once again, looks great.
Thanks. I did not have to splice, it really was not that hard. I was a little nervous because I've never had a bike with a fairing, but once I got going it was okay. If you do install them, make sure you put your gps on to make sure you have them set with the right clearance before you button it up. Good luck
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bigfoot are your bars 575 WO
harley88, these are actually Hd bat wing mini apes.
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Bigfoot...I was under the understanding that I would have to change all the cables when putting on Yaffee 12" ape hangers. So you you just used your stock cables? If so that is great. Do you have any pics?
The 12" Yaffee's are actually 13 1/2" and I changed my cables. I believe they were +6". I bought the kit from Yaffee.
If you do it yourself just take a handful of Valiums when you start pulling the wiring back in.
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Thanks
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Snow? Hey Jesse. Isn't that a four letter word? 85 here and hot,, I should have my bike back this week. Finally. :o
Yes, it does snow in the North Stu. :P
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That's what i've heard willy. Really like the yaffee ape hangers but cinsidered a cheaper route til I know exactly what I want.
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Really like the 12" Yaffee's.
Cowboy
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I am in the process of having the LA Choppers "Prime Apes" 13 inch fitted.
They are wider that the Yaffee bars and are NOT compatible with the heated grips.
I will let you know how they feel to ride with in a few weeks........
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Just pick up my 12" Wild ones, I was told to install the bars then measure to see what length cable to get.
Is this what you all have done. or did you know what length to get. Once I get started it hard for me to
stop. I like to have every thing before I start tearing down.
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Go plus 8" on the brake and clutch lines. Then add in for the throttle by wire. They have kits for those.
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I want to do the same with mine as I had the same bars on my 2011 Limited. Do they interfere with the GPS at all?
I installed Wild1 578" in 10". They leave your hands behind fairing, and still gives a better riding experience. Didn't like my hands down low with the stock bars.
Check out the bars...
(http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv171/dooinit2u/Selena/b77f2e6c-088d-49a0-b2d9-1f7c9feacc6f.jpg) (http://s681.photobucket.com/user/dooinit2u/media/Selena/b77f2e6c-088d-49a0-b2d9-1f7c9feacc6f.jpg.html)
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I want to do the same with mine as I had the same bars on my 2011 Limited. Do they interfere with the GPS at all?
IDK, Don't have a GPS, just follow people who knows where they're going...
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How do yo know they know? :huepfenjump3:
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16 in Cyclesmiths in the box, I'll let you know about GPS, after install is done.
Supershooter
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How do yo know they know? :huepfenjump3:
:D
Looks like it won't be a problem with the GPS as long as they are pulled back a little bit. Placing order... :apple:
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How do yo know they know? :huepfenjump3:
The recent list of people I've followed...
SBB
Jock
110Thunder
GregKhoughaz
I think I got that following thing down pat. Might need one to venture out on my own though...
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The recent list of people I've followed...
SBB
Jock
110Thunder
GregKhoughaz
I think I got that following thing down pat. Might need one to venture out on my own though...
Just follow "The Yellow Brick Road"!
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Ok got the Bars on went pick up my cables from HD. The return throttle cable did have the section the has the electric wires hook to.
Is this for the cruise control. but what does it do and do I need it.
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Kind of a necro post, but I didn't want to start a new topic without using the search function first. I would like to get some carlini's for my 07 Softail springer fxstsse, but I don't know which ones to buy size wise. Can anyone with experience please help me. I emailed carlini and was told the discounted blem apes they have weren't the ones I needed...??? Help me out guys, I appreciate it. Are they 1.50" or 1.25". Also how hard is this to do yourself?
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You need to figure how high you want to go, by sitting on similar bikes with aftermarket bars. Then figure out who makes the style you want. Extending wires and pulling wires can be a pain. Depending upon your mechanical ability.
Supershooter
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Massiah,
I know this might be a bit late. But I have a Crossbones, and fitted 16" Carlini Gansta Apes: they come in both 1.25" and 1.50". I put the 1.25" on, and they are great. Only problem is that they are not necked down to 1", so you have to buy the Carlini risers to match. They were also hellish expensive, but after riding with them for a few months, I don't regret paying a bit more.
Cheers,
Peggers