LuckyAces Thanks for posting this. I am currently putting these bars on my bike. There are a few important things to note here. While every year of Aero looks roughly the same, they have a couple major differences up front that will cause you some issues installing these bars. LuckyAces comments are absolutely spot on for 2008+ aeros. all cabling will fit but very snuggly. 2004-2007 Aeros have a few major differences. Their risers are welded to the bars, so you'll need to get one inch risers to install these bars. This also means that since you cannot adjust the angle of the bars, the cables can be shorter. The throttle, and clutch lines need to be extended. I put motion pro plus 8in on them and they are working great. You could gete away with +6 if you'd like. The other big difference on the 2004-2007 is that the break disk is on the opposite side of the wheel. You cannot use the stock brake line either. I've tried a line off the shadow 1100 and its still about a half inch short. I think my next try will be a brakeline off a streetbob. Part numbers are motion pro 02-0591, 02-0592, 02-0593. I hope this helps everyone.
I've got a 2009 Honda Shadow Aero and I'm thinking about putting some 12-inch Apes on it. I had a 05 Shadow Spirit with 12-in Apes on it and I loved it but for some reason my 09 Aero has a freaking wobble somewhere in the front end and it's in the shop right now with a professional trying to figure out what in the wild wild world of sports is going on woth it. If I get that bike running smooth on the road then I'll put Ape Hangers On It. If I don't, it's going up for sale!
I had a wobble issue for about 2 years before I finally figured it out. Typical culprits are front wheel bearings, tire out of round, tire not balanced properly, neck bearings, worn out riser bushings (to a lesser extent) but for me is was not any of those. The fluid in the forks was two different viscosities so essentially each fork had a different spring rate.
@LuckyAcesRiding I think I saw a video have someone that had the same problem with theirs. To me mine doesn't feel like it has any oil in the front forks. I've only had one other bike that gave me trouble with fork oil and that was a 1972 rd350 2 Stroker. It was a mean machine!
@@deonteb1624 The clutch cable is +6" but could have easily been +4". Throttle cables, wiring, and brake line are all stock. They are at their absolute max though. A basic guide for how high you can go with stock cables on a Honda Shadow is 12" apes (narrow ones) on an Aero, Ace/Spirit is 10", Phantoms I am not sure.
Awesome video! I am a newbie to the motorcycle world. I had friends who said they would swap my bars for me, but they never did. I watched your video several times and set my laptop out in the garages and followed you step by step!!! Success on swapping two handlebars between two bikes!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I still need to change out my grips.
As for length of cables I am not sure but I have heard good things about MotionPro as a source for cables. TJBRUTALCUSTOMS has a video showing how to measure for new cables by fabbing up handlebars using PVC pipe that seemed pretty useful.
How big are your risers? Are they the 2" ones like on my Aero or the larger ones from a Spirit? Unless they are crazy wide the 8" bars should fit without issue.
any chance you could list the part number for the clutch cable? I've ordered the replacement wire and ran it through the old housing and of course that didn't work. so, needing a longer housing and cable. any help would be appreciated.
Motion Pro's website says these will work. The first link is a +4" cable which "should" be enough and the second link is a +6" which is not the same exact cable I have but is the same length. www.motionpro.com/product/62-0405 www.motionpro.com/product/02-0599
I got the clutch cable in a kit from MeanCycles out of Florida. A lot of people buy theirs from Motion Pro which would be a cheaper option. If you are outside of the US then I am not sure where the best place to buy would be. You will need a cable that is 6"-8" longer than the factory cable.
I’ve asked several questions because I’ve badly wanted to install a set of these on my bike and just went with a set that was shorter trying not to have to switch out lines and cables because of price, measuring, and how hard it is to find some parts. I bought some Honda spirit cables in hopes that they would be long enough for what I need. I did buy the same bars you did. They look nice. I’ve had several brands in the 12” that I’ve liked but tried the ones you tried. I’m curious of what size your clutch cable was and if you had to change the brake cable.
I did not change the front brake line but did have to adjust it a little. On the right side of the forks there is a bracket that needs to be loosened which should allow you to slide the brake line up about one inch. This should give you enough slack up top to where it it not so tight. As for the clutch cable, the replacement one measured out to be 6" longer than my factory one. You might be able to get away with 4" longer but the extra 2" didn't hurt.
Great video. As you pointed out, the arrow on the riser clamp indicates the top. This is because the mating face for the top bolt is lower (further around the bar) than the rear and is meant to be tightened first. If you want to verify this the 1 of your clamps off sit it on a flat surface. The front face will sit flat on the surface while there will be a gap between the rear face and the surface.
Yes I believe you do. Esoteric Rider did a great job explaining how he installed 12" apes on his 2001 ACE. He also makes and sells harnesses on eBay to extend the wiring so you do not have to splice into your factory stuff if you dont want to. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mNWjY45GUd4.html
If you haven't yet you might try re-routing the cable behind the forks, that should give you a little extra length. I am surprised it seems too short though.
@@LuckyAcesRiding got the cables to work but now my throttl cables came out of the throttle sleeve flange 😕 is there an easier way to get them back in without removing the tank and air cleaner housing to get to the other end?
Not too difficult. I spent more time trying to adjust the cable properly then installing the cable. If can't remember the details but it was pretty straight forward once you start looking at it.
Hi @LuckyAcesRiding, thanks for the great video! I have an 04 Areo 750, where did you get your risers and bars from? I cant seem to find anywhere in my area that has them and so many varying reviews online. Thanks!
Thank you! The bars are the 12" wide apes from J&P cycles. www.jpcycles.com/product/500-968/j-p-cycles-1-chrome-12-ape-hanger-handlebar I'm still using the factory risers. I think the Aero always used this set up so if your bike has the one piece riser/handlebar someone may have swapped yours out at some point.
Yes and I could only get the lever to the "upper" bend of the handlebar if that makes sense. I have heard that if you went with a narrower set of apes you shouldn't need to change the clutch cable on the Aero but have no first hand experience.
I got mine from Mean Cycles out of Florida and it was part of a kit (included brake line and throttle cables). If I did it again I would check out Motion Pro. My cable is 6" longer than the stock one but I am pretty sure 4" longer is all you need. I've also heard you can re-route the factory cable and it will work if you do with narrower bars (I went with wide apes for comfort).
It came from Amazon. It's made for a Sportster but fits with little work. I talk about it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AHIjcTwPqS8.html
Do you know 100 percent of which part number handlebar you used? Maybe it is in your email where you ordered. I just want to make sure. I have a Shadow and think your bars look good.
I went back and double checked and these are the bar I used www.jpcycles.com/product/500-968/j-p-cycles-1-chrome-12-ape-hanger-handlebar Hope that helps!
@@LuckyAcesRiding I thought I seen some knurling on your bars. That’s why I asked. I didn’t think I seen knurling on the ones in the link. Thank you for the information
@@LuckyAcesRiding Well,,,,, I went and ordered a set to try. I’ve rode most my life. I always wanted to try a set of ape hangers but was afraid of having to deal with the wires, cables, and choke.
@@LuckyAcesRiding good to hear! When i put a 9 inch ape hanger to my VT 600 the line seemed so tight that I replaced the line to a bit longer generic hydraulic line!
@@manuhonkanen2111 I didn't even know anyone made a 9" ape, that's interesting! Once the bracket holding the line on the right side of the forks is loosened the tension on the brake line can be relieved a little if slid slightly closer to the brake lever as oppose to the caliper.
