Hi,

Ive just bought my first Harley after a lifetime of wanting one. It's a 85 fxst. I'm wanting to get a set of 12inch ape hangers put on it and am wondering if anyone could give me a rough idea on how much it could cost. Will I need new cables for the ape hangers?

Thanks in advance for any advice you can give.

 

From a Harley dealer, about $1000.00 labour only.

Yeah I think I'll avoid the dealerships and find a local mechanic. Hopefully they're a bit more affordable.

Thanks 

Not exactly good with tools but I was thinking of having a go at it. I'll check it out, thanks

Cost me $700 for labour.

 Thanks for the info, I'm going to get some quotes tomorrow.

Thanks

 That might be the way to go. Not sure if I'll go internal wiring which will be easier.

Thanks

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 Thanks mate, i couln't be happier with it. No kicker anymore. Can't decide if that's a good thing or not. I had a look today and think i might have a go at the bars. It has pull back drag bars on it now so the cables might actually already be long enough. I'm in eastern Sydney.

  Thanks mate, i couln't be happier with it. No kicker anymore. Can't decide if that's a good thing or not. I had a look today and think i might have a go at the bars. It has pull back drag bars on it now so the cables might actually already be long enough. I'm in eastern Sydney.

Do it yourself mate .......... weekend, a service manual and a few beers and you are done.

Just remember to loosen your clutch cable before you take it off ..... don't ask me how I know

 Thanks for the advice, I'm going to have a crack at it and see how I go. Thanks again

I did mine myself, they are 16's though, I had to purchase new cables, wire for the extended wiring and brake fluid. I got away for $500 all inclusive and that was with braided lines. My local motorcycle mechanic wanted $360 for labour to install, so i had a crack (not being great with mechanics) and got it done and wired ready to ride by the end of the day. Saved myself enough to buy a set of pipes I had my eye on

 Thanks for the info jimmy. Did you internally wire them? I don't think I'll have to get new cables which will make it easier.