Finished the mini-apes today

**jestephens** · 03-09-2013, 05:20 PM

It feels good to have it all back together!

New brake/turn lights (with run/brake/turn module)
Lots of powder coated pieces
13" mini-apes by Don Meyers. (had to extend hoses and electrical)

These brake/turn lights are much more visible than the LED strips I had installed on the outside edge of the rear fender. That solution wasn't visible from much of an angle besides straight behind me. These are a Kuryakyn part for a Goldwing. I sawed some of it off to change the shape, and painted the chrome black. Love it!
-The "run" setting of the module didn't give enough contrast to turn and brake in my opinion, so I disconnected that wire. I may experiment with added resistors at some point.

Mini-apes and powder coated crash bars and floor boards. Highway pegs are black now too, but not installed yet.

**Jared** · 03-09-2013, 05:23 PM

Fantastic job! Looking very very good!

Duff · 03-09-2013, 05:28 PM

Looks awesome! Did you have the bars made custom, or did you find some narrow enough to fit?

Loafer · 03-09-2013, 06:00 PM

Don Meyers made the handle bars.

Bud2rat · 03-09-2013, 06:57 PM

That's one SWEEEEEEEEEET looking ride. I like it. Good job.

**glwilson** · 03-09-2013, 07:47 PM

Looks like the bars that should have been on the bike as stock... Looks great!

Good job Don!

drof · 03-09-2013, 08:36 PM

Looks good. You'll love those bars! The ones I put on are very comfortable. I like the looks of your rear turns signals as well. I have something similar. Nice to see others making big changes. I really like the looks of your front turn signals. Looks to have really cleaned up the front end removing the stock bar.

Pitchinguy · 03-09-2013, 10:12 PM

Doggone fine look'n scoot!

dmyers · 03-09-2013, 11:18 PM

I have another set of bars just like these if anyone is interested.

Duff · 03-10-2013, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dmyers

I have another set of bars just like these if anyone is interested.

I'm interested

tazfl · 05-19-2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dmyers

I have another set of bars just like these if anyone is interested.

Don, what are you asking for that other set of bars?

dmyers · 05-20-2013, 07:19 AM

I get 250 powder coated or 275 painted, painted looks better

I get 300 powder coated or 350 painted for these

carlos vaquero · 06-14-2016, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dmyers

I have another set of bars just like these if anyone is interested.

Hi I like you handle bar where i can get one like this ones i am interested in the extra ones if you still have it

**JD Hog** · 06-15-2016, 09:51 AM

Carlos, welcome to the forum from Northern California.

Don is no longer with us, he passed away 02/13/16.

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=43285

**jestephens** · 03-09-2013, 11:47 PM

Of course the wish list continues, but this has been a productive winter project. I can't wait for bike-nights to start and the National Rally in June!

03-09-2013, 05:20 PM	#1
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	Finished the mini-apes today It feels good to have it all back together! New brake/turn lights (with run/brake/turn module) Lots of powder coated pieces 13" mini-apes by Don Meyers. (had to extend hoses and electrical) These brake/turn lights are much more visible than the LED strips I had installed on the outside edge of the rear fender. That solution wasn't visible from much of an angle besides straight behind me. These are a Kuryakyn part for a Goldwing. I sawed some of it off to change the shape, and painted the chrome black. Love it! -The "run" setting of the module didn't give enough contrast to turn and brake in my opinion, so I disconnected that wire. I may experiment with added resistors at some point. Mini-apes and powder coated crash bars and floor boards. Highway pegs are black now too, but not installed yet. __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-09-2013, 05:23 PM	#2
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Fantastic job! Looking very very good! __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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03-09-2013, 05:28 PM	#3
Duff Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 200	Looks awesome! Did you have the bars made custom, or did you find some narrow enough to fit? __________________ Duff - 2011 Vaquero Bethany, OK VBA# 02099 Downed Bikers Association#1063
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03-09-2013, 06:00 PM	#4
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Don Meyers made the handle bars. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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03-09-2013, 06:57 PM	#5
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	That's one SWEEEEEEEEEET looking ride. I like it. Good job. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-09-2013, 07:47 PM	#6
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Looks like the bars that should have been on the bike as stock... Looks great! Good job Don! __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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03-09-2013, 08:36 PM	#7
drof Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 102	Looks good. You'll love those bars! The ones I put on are very comfortable. I like the looks of your rear turns signals as well. I have something similar. Nice to see others making big changes. I really like the looks of your front turn signals. Looks to have really cleaned up the front end removing the stock bar.
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03-09-2013, 10:12 PM	#8
Pitchinguy Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 424	Doggone fine look'n scoot! __________________ *2011 Nomad* *VBA #01922*
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03-09-2013, 11:18 PM	#9
dmyers Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: springfield Mo Posts: 1,310	I have another set of bars just like these if anyone is interested. __________________ Don Myers 2012 green vaquero custom bars V&H pro pipe FI2000 custom intake work in progress
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05-20-2013, 07:19 AM	#12
dmyers Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: springfield Mo Posts: 1,310	I get 250 powder coated or 275 painted, painted looks better I get 300 powder coated or 350 painted for these __________________ Don Myers 2012 green vaquero custom bars V&H pro pipe FI2000 custom intake work in progress
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06-15-2016, 09:51 AM	#14
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,947	Carlos, welcome to the forum from Northern California. Don is no longer with us, he passed away 02/13/16. http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=43285 __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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03-09-2013, 11:47 PM	#15
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	Of course the wish list continues, but this has been a productive winter project. I can't wait for bike-nights to start and the National Rally in June! __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver
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