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[JOZO]

OK - So this question may have been beaten to death, but I still cannot find a definitive answer in any of the old threads. I just bought a low mile 13 SERK and want to change out the stock bars without changing the wires and/hydraulic lines. I read that 10" apes would not require any changes, but then I also hear the contrary as well. Hard to tell by looking in the nacelle how much I have to work with. I have no problem adding wire extensions if needed, but definitely do NOT want to swap out the clutch/brake lines. Considering Arlen Ness 10" Modular bars. They have 10" Rise, 35" Width, 10" Center width, 5" Pullback and appear to be much easier to run wiring through. If you have any thoughts or experience it would be greatly appreciated!

[LITTERBOX]

I installed 10'' Monkey Bars on my 13 SERK without extending anything. With that being said there was not an extra 1/2'' of play at the wiring extending through the bars with the exception of the TBW wiring which is PLENTY long. Clutch and brake cables were fine. Monkey 10's are more like other mfg 12's tho as the upswept bend at the top and bend at the lower curves = 2" to 3" of extra bar. Hope that helps you!

[JOZO]

Great to hear - and thank you for your response. I have gone ahead and ordered the bars and riser adapter. I will also be moving the turn signals off the bars to the Auxiliary Spotlamps/Brackets that I will be adding at the same time as the bar swap. Should be an interesting install. Hoping to get everything installed in the next week or so. I will post pics afterwards.

[Scott7d]

Glad I read this before posting. Looking at LA Choppers twin peaks, either 8s or 10s. Good info!

[JOZO]

All done - Clutch/Brake cables were plenty long. Wiring was pretty tight but manageable. Love the look of the bars - 10" was perfect fit. Not too high and definitely feels like I have a lot more "leverage" when maneuvering. Considering my other bike has 21" Apes, this was a nice middle of the road compromise. Night and day difference from the stock Road King bars

[Scott7d]

I would really like 10's, does anyone know if my turn signals would have to be relocated if I went with 10's? Not opposed to 8's if so. I am pretty sure so 8's would still be an improvement over stock.

[JOZO]

Turn signals should be fine along with all the other wiring

[Scott7d]

Thank you! And sorry for hijacking your thread. Just didn't feel the need for a new one with the info I needed right here

I will order the 10's!