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View Poll Results: $1300 to install mini apes at HD Dealer, Would you...
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Pay the $1300 + $69.95 for the mini apes
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Buy the apes yourself and have them installed elsewhere
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Think about it abit
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Forget it because they're not necessary
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Buy the apes and cables and do it myself
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19th June 2018
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Chief Opinion Expert
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: United States
Posts: 544 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jak
I'm gonna throw out there that I was able to install my new bars myself in about 30 minutes without changing any cables or lines. I did have to adjust the route my front brake line runs, but that was just removing one of the mounting clamps and adjusting the other. I also slightly straightened the banjo bolt that connects to the reservoir. You may actually need a new brake line for the Mini Apes, but that is still a DIY type job, and not $1300 worth of work.
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Well for some of us it's a lot more involved than you might think. Not just swapping bars.
After doing mine, I can see where $1300 isn't as crazy as you might think for parts/labor.
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Dragtron II/K&N filter/Cycle Shack pipes/HP+baffles
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19th June 2018
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Sunny Italy
Posts: 21,705 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH 1200 Sportster/Buell Year: 1993 Other Motorcycle Model: Moto Guzzi California EV Other Motorcycle Year: 1998
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 60Gunner
Well for some of us it's a lot more involved than you might think. Not just swapping bars.
After doing mine, I can see where $1300 isn't as crazy as you might think for parts/labor.
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Very true. Especially, if you are going to run the wiring internally. Its an easy 8 hour job, even for a semi-experienced mechanic. It's also very easy to make mistakes so you should also take your time. Its a great weekend project for the home mechanic.
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'93 1200
4"Extended Jaybrake Forward Controls
Wide Wishbone Girder Front End
Super E Carb w/Forcewinder Air Cleaner
WetDreamz Pipes
Holographic Metal Flake Paint Job
Four Piston Jaybrake Calipers front & back
16" Carlini Apes
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20th June 2018
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foot in mouth member
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: trust me, it is in the middle of nowhere
Posts: 462 Sportster/Buell Model: 48 Sportster/Buell Year: 2016 Other Motorcycle Model: Dou-glide Other Motorcycle Year: 63
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1300 for a bar install.
AND HD WONDERS WHERE THE CUSTOMERS ARE GOING
  
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21st June 2018
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Biker
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Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Southwestern PA
Posts: 24 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2006 Other Motorcycle Model: Can Am Renegade 800X Other Motorcycle Year: 2008
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Originally Posted by AKC
Well it was a real pain in the ass but got it done.
The 2 big pains were. One stripped hex bolt on the right side electrical/throttle housing.
And holy hell the glue they used on the stock grip left side! Royal pain in the ass!
But I managed to save the grip by using soapy water and a flat had screw driver and work the grip off.
Also. Upon measuring these so called 10" mini apes. When I leaned them against the wall and measured they are actually 11" rise.
It still worked but they were at the limit.
It took me just over 2 hours! But hey, $70 and a little time it saved me a lot of money
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I've found compressed air to work like magic in getting old grips off of handlebars.

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21st June 2018
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Chief Opinion Expert
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: United States
Posts: 544 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 05
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Well some of us had to change risers and get rid of that ridiculous 4 1/2" pullback to go with apes. Top clamp too including indicator lights, speedo housing
Then there's the cost and labor of all new cables and adjusting those (Clutch, brake, throttle) and all that involves.
Extending all the wiring and running the wiring internally. Relocating directionals
I think you get the picture.
But youre right. I'd probably do it all for you for an even $1000 parts and labor. But then I don't have the expenses of insurance or unemployment tax or any tax for that matter. Cash money.
$1300 might be a little high. I thought it was ridiculous. Then I did mine and thought it wasn't all that ridiculous.
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22nd June 2018
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Biker
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 42 Sportster/Buell Model: Roadster Sportster/Buell Year: 06
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:3 shizzz, for 13 hundo?! Its worth learning how to change your bars and the pitfalls of it. Then you can buy a new set of bolt-in cams and install those. And treat yourself to some fairings. 1300! :/
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22nd June 2018
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Flat Track Racer
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: KY & MI
Posts: 219 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2000 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XL883C Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2006
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Originally Posted by wongjohnson
... for 13 hundo?! Its worth learning how to change your bars and the pitfalls of it...
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No sheeit, I bought my last Evo XL1200 for only 10 Bennies more and then promptly removed the 12" apes that were on it. 
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22nd June 2018
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Chief Opinion Expert
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: United States
Posts: 544 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 05
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I do all my own sh!+. Not the point. For those that can't, there's more to it than you think if you want it done right.
First thing i did was put 12" Holy Rollers on mine
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22nd June 2018
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Chief Know It All
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 420 Sportster/Buell Model: xlch Sportster/Buell Year: 1970
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I paid that much for a rigid frame and springer front end. Granted they weren't official screaming eagle or Willie G products but Pauchco is good enough for government work.
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22nd June 2018
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Chief Know It All
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 420 Sportster/Buell Model: xlch Sportster/Buell Year: 1970
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I am sorry I really cant get over people are justify $1300 for handlebars.
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