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06-10-2015, 10:46 PM | #16 |
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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.
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06-15-2015, 04:18 PM | #17 |
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Often times people forget about seat thickness and design in this whole equation. Different seats will affect your ride stance, reach, height, etc too.
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06-15-2015, 05:59 PM | #18 |
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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 " . |
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06-22-2015, 08:22 PM | #21 |
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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.
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I've been trying to figure out what bars would work. These are perfect.
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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.
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06-26-2015, 10:35 AM | #25 |
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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.
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06-26-2015, 10:51 AM | #26 |
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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.
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06-30-2015, 01:10 PM | #28 |
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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.
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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...
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