Question about Fat Bob ape hanger wiring...
 

I apologize to the member whose bike this is for using it in my thread, but I came across this pic and I am in love with these bars:
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o...t/untitled.jpg

My question is, do I need to buy new internal wiring or can I lengthen my existing wiring? I'm pretty handy with a soldering iron, as I've been in the electronics field for 10 years. I'd rather just replace them, if I can do so for a decent price. Also, where can I find a good price on the clutch, brake, and throttle cables that I'll need. Can anyone with experience on the subject help me out with some info on this? Thanks a bunch for reading :icon_razz:

There are kits out there to extend existing wiring.... Not hard to do if you are inclined to.

i do bars all the time and i have never bought a kit, just get some wire, cut it to the added length you need, then stagger your solders so that it will pull though a bit easier, be sure you shrink wrap everything, and the wrap the bars... if you do a bit of hunting i have done 2 write ups on wireing bars internally... if you can not track them down just let me know i am sure i can dig them up

BTW the cheapest and best place I've found to get heat shrink:

http://www.frys.com/catreq/4260
http://www.frys.com/catreq/4264

Awesome! Thanks for the info guys! How about the clutch, throttle, and brake cables?

all need replaced i think it is +6 for 14 inch apes if i am not mistaken...
Ice great link!!!!

The most expensive part about that setup is the bars, if I am not mistaken they are custom from BR customs. I forget the guys name, very informative but I just couldn't chuck down that much cash for some bars:icon_neutral:

OK one more question:

I found a guy on ebay who's selling his slightly used OEM Street Bob Throttle/Idle, and Clutch cables. I'm sure the length will be fine, but will they be a direct swap for my FB, or do they use different cables? I know I'd still have to get a different brake cable because of the dual discs, but I might be able to save a few bucks by buying his stuff.

Thanks a ton for all of your help guys. I'm dying to ride it, but I can't with it being winter here in NY and all, so I can at least work on it.

Bill, from BR Custom is amazing. He definitly knows his stuff and will talk a mile a minute. I baught my bars through him and he walked me through measuring what I wanted over the phone. He is not cheap, but neither is his product.

Yeah Jay, I've been reading a lot of good things about him. The bars that you've got on your bike are basically exactly what I want, but a bit shorter. I'm thinking 10 inches with 2 or 3 inch risers. If you don't mind, could you PM me info on what you ended up paying him for yours? Also, where did you get your cables and wires from and how much did they run you? Thanks a bunch man.

P.S. You're bike is sweet man. I checked out your album and that is one of the best looking Bobs I've seen on here.