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[bubtrauma]

Looking for someone who has done this. Would like to know how it went and what was all needed.

Bub

[GC_Super]

I'm about to do the same. Not sure of 10 or 8 though. There are lots of threads on this site and others. Check out HD forums. there are pictorials, videos, parts lists etc. Just do a search. Most people report that up to 10 inch, you're good without replacing any cables.

[bubtrauma]

I have learnt you can buy a kit from these guys to do it all.


http://www.hillcountrycustomcycles.com/Handlebar-Kits-C54.aspx

[smiley1049]

we did a set of WO 578 didn't have to lengthen anything

[Jswerve]

There is plenty of slack for 10's. If you go bigger you will need to extend the lines.

[TXGator]

What do you guys change to the apes for?  Is it handling or just looks?

[naitram]

comfort

[TXGator]

Okay thanks

[Jswerve]

What do you guys change to the apes for?  Is it handling or just looks?

Both Wayne. My 13's are super comfy and I love the look. 

[Chains]

I fully intend to add 10 inch apes this winter. Just have to decide if I do it myself or pay someone to do it.  Seems simple.  Hardest part appears to be getting the wires through the bars.

[Jswerve]

I fully intend to add 10 inch apes this winter. Just have to decide if I do it myself or pay someone to do it.  Seems simple.  Hardest part appears to be getting the wires through the bars.

Chains I have done bars on this bike twice, both times in the middle of winter. I would do a little here, a little there. Patience is the key. It's not a daunting task but it is a bit tedious. Pulling the wires can require a few breaks to cool your jets lol.

[Chains]

Chains I have done bars on this bike twice, both times in the middle of winter. I would do a little here, a little there. Patience is the key. It's not a daunting task but it is a bit tedious. Pulling the wires can require a few breaks to cool your jets lol.
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Just as I thought. We get a little cool here in mid January so I think that would be a good time to put the bike up for a while and tackle the bars. Shoulder hurts too much on long rides to put up with it any longer.

Thanks Jesse

[Jswerve]

You're welcome. I really think not being pressed for time helps a lot with the installation.

[tysndys]

I have been kicking this addition around as well, comfort as in position? I also see discomfort as now my hand are up in the chilling breeze. Oh yes gloves, and all those switches to navigate? I guess if I just move to a warmer place I can "APE" it.

[TXGator]

They look great Jesse...  I guess the comfort just comes from the position of your arms being more level?

[2 ROSE]

My 2012 convertible came with the eight inchers. To me they are more laid back and comfortable. No slouching forward which may attribute to any back pains...I love them!!! I would think ten inchers would do the same.

[Supershooter]

I fully intend to add 10 inch apes this winter. Just have to decide if I do it myself or pay someone to do it.  Seems simple.  Hardest part appears to be getting the wires through the bars.

I tore my Ultra apart last winter and put 16 in Cyclesmith apes on. I got tripped up getting the wires pulled and took the wires and bars to the dealership, they pulled the wires and off I went and finished the job.

Supershooter