Mini apes.. How high ??

[gillybagger]

I have 05 Nomad, doing some mods now. Put Paul Yaffe classic 12" apes on last week. Best change that I've made. Love the height, pullback and the best is grip angle. They put your hands straight instead of angled out. Very comfortable . Changed front brake lines ( Galfer Brake Lines) that comes with everything you need, simple change out. Extended wires on left and right side. Ran those thru bars. Jared has a great video and pics talking you thru the whole process. Taking New Reckless fairing to paint shop tomorrow. Changed out grips, while I was doing this. Oh, I purchased bars on Amazon, great price. Everyone was out of the Santee 11" Dresser. They are back ordered, couldn't' wait. These I installed are just like the Dresser Apes. Just not 1 1/4" diameter tapered. 1" all the way. My clutch line was fine.

[GS_JOE]

Often times people forget about seat thickness and design in this whole equation. Different seats will affect your ride stance, reach, height, etc too.

[Ridefree]

I sure do like the hidden wire look . I wanted to try mini apes for awhile but didn't want to spend a whole lot until I tried them for a while . I ordered the harley 12" chrome werks "300012" . These seem to be a popular bar so I thought I'd give them a try.
The big plan is to get the 1 1/4" fat bar and do the same . Flat break light with signals in the bags and paint .
My wife keeps asking "are you done yet ? " and I just smile and say " for now "
.

[Ridefree]

Originally Posted by gillybagger

I have 05 Nomad, doing some mods now. Put Paul Yaffe classic 12" apes on last week. Best change that I've made. Love the height, pullback and the best is grip angle. They put your hands straight instead of angled out. Very comfortable . Changed front brake lines ( Galfer Brake Lines) that comes with everything you need, simple change out. Extended wires on left and right side. Ran those thru bars. Jared has a great video and pics talking you thru the whole process. Taking New Reckless fairing to paint shop tomorrow. Changed out grips, while I was doing this. Oh, I purchased bars on Amazon, great price. Everyone was out of the Santee 11" Dresser. They are back ordered, couldn't' wait. These I installed are just like the Dresser Apes. Just not 1 1/4" diameter tapered. 1" all the way. My clutch line was fine.

Would love to see some pics . Sounds very nice . By the way " welcome to the forum" Glad to have yah !!!

[Ridefree]

Originally Posted by GS_JOE

Often times people forget about seat thickness and design in this whole equation. Different seats will affect your ride stance, reach, height, etc too.

Your very right , 1" of seat height can make a big difference . I'm using the standard stock seat and plan on redoing it with studs " new leather of course "

This will probably be something I'll have to get use to .

[gillisfire]

Ridefree, did you every receive your apes and get them installed? I was finally able to remember to take a picture of the set up I have. I installed the Paul Yaffe classic 12" apes and was able to keep the stock cables. I extended the electrical, but that is because I ran the wires inside of the bars.

[Ridefree]

Originally Posted by gillisfire

Ridefree, did you every receive your apes and get them installed? I was finally able to remember to take a picture of the set up I have. I installed the Paul Yaffe classic 12" apes and was able to keep the stock cables. I extended the electrical, but that is because I ran the wires inside of the bars.

Yes , but I'm waiting on the new grips before I install everything . Right now I'm trying to get a bug out of the system so it's down for awhile . I may have to break down and take it in .

[Jllm02199]

Originally Posted by Oracle

This is what mine looks like with the fairing installed last week.
I'm still making modifications but it works.

I was actually looking to try that handlebar out as well to see how it feels on a long trip. I just took a 3 ride a day after I put my fairing on it and I was very impressed on how well the ape hanger and the fairing worked for me.

Thanks,
I've been trying to figure out what bars would work.
These are perfect.

[Jllm02199]

Originally Posted by Oracle

This is what mine looks like with the fairing installed last week.
I'm still making modifications but it works.

I was actually looking to try that handlebar out as well to see how it feels on a long trip. I just took a 3 ride a day after I put my fairing on it and I was very impressed on how well the ape hanger and the fairing worked for me.

I ordered this set of bars Tuesday night and they came Wednesday night from Amazon. They sure shipped fast and free too.
In sizing them up, I may have to reroute my brake line.
I'll try to get them on soon and I'll let you know.

[olefiredog]

I just am finishing up the Khrome Werks 12" apes on my 2000 Nomad. The brake line came no where long enough even on the standard factory risers. I couldn't find my special brake line stretcher tool, so had to order a longer line. Clutch line behind triple tee worked ( replacing this winter)for now and wiring and throttle cables were long enough in stock version.

[Eddie R.]

Oracle's mini apes are on my bike now! The only issue I had was the front brake line. I had to have one made longer than stock. Will also do the clutch line in the future as its a little more tight than I care for, but it works for now. It rides much better now. My back is in a better position and controlling the bike seems much easier.

Ride Safe
Eddie R.

[Ridefree]

Originally Posted by Eddie R.

Oracle's mini apes are on my bike now! The only issue I had was the front brake line. I had to have one made longer than stock. Will also do the clutch line in the future as its a little more tight than I care for, but it works for now. It rides much better now. My back is in a better position and controlling the bike seems much easier.

Ride Safe
Eddie R.

Those bars look great with your bike . I've got my bars and waiting for grips to come now . I'm just going to set them aside until I get the gremlin out of my bike .
Still waiting for my Dobeck EJK to arrive . When all is good I'll do my install and post some pics .

[Jllm02199]

I don't know how anyone could make the original lines work with these bars. When you put the bars beside the original they set 6 inches higher.
Anyway I ordered galfer clutch and break lines 6" over directly from Galfer today.

Should be in next week.

[Oracle]

Originally Posted by Eddie R.

Oracle's mini apes are on my bike now! The only issue I had was the front brake line. I had to have one made longer than stock. Will also do the clutch line in the future as its a little more tight than I care for, but it works for now. It rides much better now. My back is in a better position and controlling the bike seems much easier.

Ride Safe
Eddie R.

Hey Eddie.
I'm glad it all worked out for you Eddie. Sorry everything didn't fit as well as you and I thought it would but man that's a great looking bike. It's surprising how much easier it is to maneuver the bike once you've gone to mini apes...
Once again, it was a pleasure meeting you brother...

[Jllm02199]

Originally Posted by Oracle

Hey Eddie.
I'm glad it all worked out for you Eddie. Sorry everything didn't fit as well as you and I thought it would but man that's a great looking bike. It's surprising how much easier it is to maneuver the bike once you've gone to mini apes...
Once again, it was a pleasure meeting you brother...

Did you have to extend the electrical wires or did you just pull them out.