Ape hangers

[keno]

Anyone out there put ape hangers on their trike? If so, how hard was it to do?

 

[HDB0B]

Khrome Werks 2+2 narrow sweepers install = http://www.hdforums.com/forum/new-r...me-werks-2-2-narrow-sweeper-bars-install.html

These fit a stock 2014-2016 without any extensions required.

Bob

 

[Catfish]

I had them on my Heritage two wheel until I got older and started taking much long rides. Finally changed them out for lower and more set closer so I could lay back and cruise for hours. You've probably considered already, but you'll need new cables (longer) for apes so you would be dealing with changing them over also. As for difficulty I can't be any help, but plenty of others here that can and I'm sure they will.

 

[roadking2]

How hard is subjective. To begin with, are you running the wiring through the bars or externally? Internal wiring is a bit harder and a little trickier. How skilled are you at turning wrenches? The throttle cable is the biggest problem as far as the cables go. Having to replace throttle cables because the stock ones are to short becomes a time consuming chore. Don't forget about the brake lines. Do you need longer lines? If so, then the install gets a little longer because you have to remove, replace, bleed, etc. Same goes for the clutch cable. If you have to replace it, then you go through the time to remove, replace, adjust, etc. The whole process isn't all that hard, but it takes time for sure. Another consideration is that you will probably have to disassemble the headlight if there is a shroud covering the clamp like mine had. The whole thing can be done without taking it to the shop, but be prepared to spend a good amount of time doing it. Skills aren't a big part of the equation, but time is. I think most guys don't understand how involved it is before they start. Like I said, it isn't all that hard, but it's time consuming. Probably more time than you thought. New bars, grips, brake lines, throttle cables, internal wiring, took me an entire afternoon. Probably a good 6 hours or so and I did not have to replace the clutch cable.....creative routing saved me from that.

 

[DK Custom Products]

The wiring on the 14-Up's are part of the CanBUS system. There have been quite a few warranty issues with the handlebar controls.

Chance are that if you do it yourself, then have a problem with any of the "prone to fail" controls, it will Not be covered under warranty.

For this reason I took my one-off apes into the dealer and and had them install them.

I have had 3 warranty issues with handlebar controls since then, they have all been covered.

Long way around to answer...it is not that difficult, but given the issues, in the long run, it could be more expensive to do it yourself.

Kevin

 

[Firewrench22]

Plan on taking the whole fairing off, outer and inner. If you go higher than 10" or so, or if you want to do the internal wiring, then you'll need to solder the extended wiring, 12 wires on one side, 16 on the other.
Those Fix My Hog videos are pretty good, they have a whole series on changing your bars to mini apes. Bob shows you how to do it all, soldering the wires, getting them through the bars, I watched them and it gave me a lot of confidence.
I was lucky in that I didn't have to change the brake line, it reached OK. My bars are LA Choppers 10.5 mini apes
I spent 2 days doing the job.

 

[Sloride]

these are the 12" Yaffe Bars on mine, I am 6' tall 31" inseam and love them

 

[Fearless]

2+2 Wide sweepers

I chose these fit me perfectly bars are very personal good luck ThumbUpfearless