Not small hands, but the pins in my snap ring pliers would just pop out of the holes in the ring so I guess my pliers must be on the 'small' side. I'm lazy and prefer the right tools for the job and pliers with bigger pins would have made it a 1 minute job vs 10 minute.

 

Just got the call that my apes have arrived. Can't wait to get them on!

It might be awhile... I still need to get the cables. I plan on soldering the wires. I still need to get the rest of the parts and figure out when I can park the bike for a few days. Seasons are so short here, I hate missing out on any opportunities to ride.

 

You guys that solder the wires are gluttons for punishment. For $35 you can plug and play with a Namz kit. http://www.namzcustomcycleproducts.c...07_up.html#top

 

Piece of cake, I did my Fatboy and my Street Glide. Fatboy was way easier to do. Buy the wire extension kit and speed bleeders and it will make the process much easier.

 

I don't mind soldering, but it will take a lot of time.. the link you posted won't work for my 2011 but this one will... and damn.. for 37 bucks it might be worth the time savings!!

http://www.namzcustomcycleproducts.c...kits_2011.html

which length do you think I would need for the 16 inch RSD apes?

 

I went 8" with my 14.5", you should go 12". I have a mind to do mine again with the 12" so I can run my wires back through the top of the triple trees. It is worth the money for sure.

 

well. should I just get the 15" then?? the last thing I want to do is have it too short.. (that's what she said)

 

Hehe, go for it. You can always stuff the extra behind the headlight.

 

+1, I leaved the "charge center" behind the headlamp, inside the nacelle

Mimo.

 

ordered the 15" extension... won't be able to do the install until next weekend anyway...