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Old 12-02-2008, 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by GNR
I did the Novello kit, did not stagger the connections, and ran them inside 1" dia 13" apes. I used silicone spray. I also soldered together the pins male and female then shrink wraped them. I heard stories of the shrink wrap not holding well and wires pulling apart. I am waiting on my cables, 2 weeks now. I hate holiday shipping delays.
Exactly the point I tired to make earlier; you can't rely on the shrink wrap to keep the connectors together.
 
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Old 12-02-2008, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by story808
You are correct about the ring in there i was just saying that you didn't need to take it off to get the new clutch cable on or to take the old on off... All you have to do is turn it upside down and the pivot point will swing a little further then normal and you can get the cable off without romoving the retaining ring... I did it and no problems and alot easier.
Jus my .02 though.
I didn't realize that....good tip!
 
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Old 12-04-2008, 01:29 AM
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Just got done installing the apes. I took a few quick picts with my phone.
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Tomorrow when I get home from work I'm gonna do some final tweaks and wash her. Then I'll take some real photos!
 
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Old 12-04-2008, 01:40 AM
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Here is the new switchup...
When I previously had the apes I had to use these wimpy looking 1" risers and clamp because the Wild1 bars step down to 1" in the center. This time I was able to use my stock chubby 1.25" risers with the Wild 1 Riser Adaptor for 1.25" risers.
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http://www.wild1inc.com/orderWO806.html
 
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Much better!!!
 
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Old 12-04-2008, 12:21 PM
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Lookin' good.
 
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Old 12-04-2008, 08:13 PM
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Nice job, looks good.

I've been following this thread with interest as I am installing apes on my springer when the salt hits the road. Great info!
 
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Old 12-04-2008, 11:13 PM
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do it your self the stealer will mess it up and say it was not there fault.
do I sound bitter?
 
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looks very clean nice job.
 
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Old 12-07-2008, 01:10 PM
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Updated !

Got her all cleaned up and took some picts...

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