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Old Apr 28th, 2008, 09:29 PM   #1
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Hi all, just bought some 16 in apes with 2 in risers for my 03 FXDL. I need some help on knowing what is the correct lengfht for Clutch cable, brake cable, throttle lines and extension kit. I think I can do it but just wnat to ensure I have the correct lengths. Help Please>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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Old Apr 29th, 2008, 06:02 AM   #2
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when i change bars i use a flexable tape measure..made of cloth...(found in sewing depts) to get my correct length. you can zip tie the tape to the existing cable, then measure to the grips......................
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Old Apr 29th, 2008, 10:56 AM   #3
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take the rise on your existing bars, then get the total length of your stock cable

then subtract the exisiting rise from the new rise, add the difference to the stock cable and voila you have the length

Say

Stock Rise is 8 inches
cables are 30 inches for throttle
New Rise is 16
Difference is +8 so you'd need +8 cables.
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