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So far the best mod for me has been the V&H Baggers. I love the way they sound and perform. However, of the mods I hope to get in the future include (in no certain order): risers, grips, Mustang seat, and CaddmannQ's dual air intake mod.
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12-06-2007, 05:10 PM | #47 |
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My favorite is the ape hangers. My bad shoulder would get tired and cramped until I got my hand position up to about shoulder level. Other than that I would say the Airlite engine guard chaps. They allow me to ride year round comfortably.
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12-07-2007, 12:10 PM | #49 |
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Hey Pablo...did you add the apes yourself? I'm guessing all the wires and hoses need considerable lengthening. Are they 16" apes?
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12-07-2007, 01:00 PM | #50 |
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Nico,
I can't tell any difference in the handling. Once you get used to the higher position, it seems awkward to have your hands lower. I guess it's all what you're used to. Zinger, I did the mods myself. I had a quote from American Iron Horse to do everything (parts and labor) for $550, but decided to go for it myself. The bars are 16" apes and I have 2 1/2" riser Scootworks riser extensions also. The cables and lines are +6" except for the brake line which is +4". I had to solder about a million wire extensions to the left hand controls and four extensions to the right. I probably saved about $250 doing it myself, but probably didn't do as good on the wiring as AIH would have done. Paul Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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12-07-2007, 01:24 PM | #51 |
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I really do like the look........ hmmm...
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12-07-2007, 02:31 PM | #52 |
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Someone told me that handle bar height over 15" from the top of the driver's seat is illegal in Texas. I'm not sure if that is correct, but I"m about 20" over. So far, no one has pulled me over.
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12-07-2007, 04:19 PM | #53 |
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Man I love the look of those apes. I had 12" on my Roadking and it felt great. I just put 4" dog bones on my risers and they're high enough but the bend of the handlebars doesn't work real well when they get too high.
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12-07-2007, 04:32 PM | #54 |
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I think in Cali it's 6" above shoulder height is illegal......
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12-07-2007, 06:14 PM | #55 |
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Six inches above shoulder level ought to put your head right about here!
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12-11-2007, 06:21 PM | #58 |
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It is the law, just not a big item for cops to pull over, loosen your riser bolts and roll them down if in a state thats strict.
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12-12-2007, 09:34 AM | #59 |
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Good idea Doc. I'm not too worried about it. I've seen lots of apes taller than mine.
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12-12-2007, 11:57 PM | #60 |
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i did not want a harley much less there switch . oh well it more then likely leaks oil any way
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