I want to put some 12" Biltwell apes on my 2012 wide glide and was wondering if I need to buy new cables? I've seen on the forum that some people are able to get away with not buying new cables, which is what I want to do. Anyone have any experience with 12" apes on a wide glide? Obviously if I can get away with not buying cables I'm going to save some $$$.

Thanks in advance

 

I put 12" Todd's Cycles on my 2012 with one inch risers. The stock throttle cables were to tight for my liking. If you stay with the stock risers I believe you will have to change cables.


Try it and see if you can do it without.


Someone else will probably post that they were able to do it.

 

Thanks for the info. Did the other cables fit? Or was it just the throttle you had to replace?

 

I think the clutch and brake might of worked. I ended up replacing all three cables and the brake line.

 

I put 12" T-bars on with out extending anything on a buddies bike. With the stock risers and 12" bars, you'll have to change cables. My 14" gimp hangers on 1 1/2-2 inch risers (can't remember which) required new cables. Wiring should be golden though. Don't use the 14" burly kit for 14" bars...way to long.

 

I was actually thinking of changing to 12" T Bars. I might not need new cables? Would 1" bars be ok?

 

If I remember correctly we didn't have to change anything. Just re-route.