I'm changing to different bars and I'll need new cables and brake line.(2009 FXD)
Plan is to upgrade to braided classic chrome color or stainless.
I've never used anything but stock cables so I'm clueless about what's good or better??

Any advice/experience good or bad with either the Barnett or Magnum brands?
It's going to be $300+/-, so I'd like to make the right choice the first time.
Thanks in advance,, John

http://www.barnettclutches.com/cables.html
https://www.magnumshielding.com/

 

I had Magnums on my last bike (2012 FB Lo). Looked great, and worked great for the 4 1/2 years I had it. I would definitely give a thumbs up for Magnum.

 

I have used both and like the Magnum cables in Chromite II. The shielding is great to protect the paint and the Chromite really shines.

 

I can't say anything for Barnett, as I purchased Magnum Chromite for my bike probably 5 years ago, love them. Great customer service also. If I recall, got them from Axiom Cycles. Have lots of comments on them.

 

I've never tried Barnett but a couple years ago used the Magnum "build your own" brake line and fittings and through misadventure promptly boiled my freshly changed brake fluid and warped my brand new rotor. The Magnum stuff stood up and still looks and works like it should. The fittings I really like, shiny and well made.

 

I'm in the process of installing new bars on my Rocker C and I'm using Magnum Shielding Chromite cables and front brake line, they look great, and seem to be well made!!

 

Can only speak for Magnum since the bike I bought had them installed by the previous owner. They look great and have a nice coating on them. I had to lube up the clutch cable with dri-slide when I got the bike and it reduced the clutch pull weight by quite a bit. They claim to be pre-lubed, but they'll still need something more.

Bike only had 1800mi when I bought it so the cables weren't on there long before I purchased.

 

I put Magnum's Black Pearl cables and brake lines on my bike last year. They are very high quality. No complaints from me.

 

I had the same question. Looks like Magnum is the favorite!

 

I have used both over the years and prefer the Magnum cables. The finish just holds up better.