Burly Cable Kits?
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 280
Likes: 79
From: Tennessee
I just put a burly cable kit on my bike it was a easy install quality was pretty good price was better than buying individual cables but a service manual is a must fir first time i used the 12 in kit on my low rider but could easily got with 14 in narrow bars on that set up
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 38
Likes: 1
From: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Yea that wiring process is a B. Getting the wiring back in the fram is pretty tough too. Its easier if you are able to get to the wiring from the back and pull, but you will either need to remove the rear wheel or lift it on a stand to give yourself enough clearance. Some wiring lube helped too. But that process was a PITA
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 38
Likes: 1
From: Las Cruces, New Mexico
I just put a burly cable kit on my bike it was a easy install quality was pretty good price was better than buying individual cables but a service manual is a must fir first time i used the 12 in kit on my low rider but could easily got with 14 in narrow bars on that set up
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 11,448
Likes: 2,299
From: NW Ohio
We always used Ideal or Greenlee...but that was on commercial/industrial installations...
Last edited by cggorman; Feb 21, 2017 at 09:38 AM.
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 38
Likes: 1
From: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Yeah, it's commonly used when pulling wire bundles thru conduit. My dad was an industrial electrician and I helped on a lot of jobs. Be mindful that improvised lubricants may deteriorate the insulation over the long term. I would be comfortable with a silicone oil but be wary of anything with petroleum bases. (WD-40, oil, vaseline, all-purpose lubes, etc)
We always used Ideal or Greenlee...but that was on commercial/industrial installations...
We always used Ideal or Greenlee...but that was on commercial/industrial installations...
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 38
Likes: 1
From: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Quick update, I got the bars wired. I ended up removing the wire extentions originally to get the wiring through the bars then ended up realizing they where not needed so they stayed off. Mounted the bars, attached the cables up, bled the brakes and tomorrow I will finish reconnecting the throttle cables and it should be a wrap as soon as I get those wires back into the frame (not looking forward to that). I will post pictures when I finish and give more advice so anyone in the future can use this thread as reference. Thanks for the help fellas.
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 38
Likes: 1
From: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Here is the finished product, looks and feels better then I had imagined it would. I am definitely glad I went ahead and got the 14in Tbars rather then the 12in.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 38
Likes: 1
From: Las Cruces, New Mexico
As for the install of the cable/wiring kit. First I'd like to thank anyone who gave me advice and/recommendations. Now for the details, I only ended up using the extended clutch and front brake cables. So if you have a 2001 Superglide FXD you will only need those to put 14in Tbars on your bike. I didn't even have to use the wiring extensions as there is plenty of wire that comes out of the frame. The job took me 3 days 
, I had a few hiccups that made this take so much longer then it should have. When I was feeding the wires through the bars they got stuck so I recommend applying some silicone lube before you attempt this. And bleeding the brakes was a huge PITA, they would not bleed at all with the pump method that usually takes some time to accomplish correctly. So what I ended up doing was buying a big plastic syringe and pushing the brake fluid from the bleeder up through the line into the reservoir, took a few minutes and worked like a dream. The biggest issue I ended up having was getting all the wiring back into the frame, I spent a few hours trying to get those bastards back in and I ended up saying f*ck it and got in as much as i could then wrapped them up nicely in a bundle and zip tied them. I do have a fairing so it made hiding them a breeze. All in all it was a good learning experience and the bike ended up turning out great. If anyone has questions feel free to ask so I can help you avoid some issues I ran into.
, I had a few hiccups that made this take so much longer then it should have. When I was feeding the wires through the bars they got stuck so I recommend applying some silicone lube before you attempt this. And bleeding the brakes was a huge PITA, they would not bleed at all with the pump method that usually takes some time to accomplish correctly. So what I ended up doing was buying a big plastic syringe and pushing the brake fluid from the bleeder up through the line into the reservoir, took a few minutes and worked like a dream. The biggest issue I ended up having was getting all the wiring back into the frame, I spent a few hours trying to get those bastards back in and I ended up saying f*ck it and got in as much as i could then wrapped them up nicely in a bundle and zip tied them. I do have a fairing so it made hiding them a breeze. All in all it was a good learning experience and the bike ended up turning out great. If anyone has questions feel free to ask so I can help you avoid some issues I ran into.