Every bike I have ever owned I have put at least 16" apes on but I've never had a problem with wiring till now.... From what I have heard ya can't just cut and solder the wires to make them longer on the new bikes because of the switches are like circuit boards and it will cause more resistance...... Does it really matter or do they make a kit to extend the wires?

 

They sell an extension. I don't know the P/N.

The good news is that the 2013 models use a smaller connector that fit through the bars easily. The extension is worth the money (maybe $25?)

 

I ordered my 13' SB with the mini apes and later order 16" narrow apes. I noticed that there is more than enough wire inside the frame for the taller bars on my bike.

 

Youre right of course. I should have mentioned that. I had already bought the extension, so I used it. However, the harness did have a lot of slack.

 

I cut and solder my wires and had no problem.. My bike is a 2012 fat bob..

 

Were your cables long enough also? Are the narrow's the Burly Narrows? Thanks, JT

 

I haven't put the bars on yet. I just picked up gear oil so I can swap out the clutch cables. I'm sure the stock wiring will be long enough for 16" apes though. I bought the khrome werks 16" narrow apes but I'm sure they are close to the same. Go out to your bike and pull on the stock wiring at the grommet on the frame, they slide in and out fairly easily.

 

Yep...I have done this both ways. The Can Bus (spelling) system will adjust...

 

Any luck with the 16" apes? - duke