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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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I want to add some drag bars, and I've read the street slammers can be installed without needing longer cables so my question what's the tallest you can go still using stock cables?? I found some burlys I really like but the only black ones they have are 9.5 rise.. Would I have to install all new cables?
 
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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It's not the cables that are the problem, I'm sure they would be fine for the Burly's. The brake hydraulic line however is the main issue -at least it was for me when installing the Slammers. I'm still running everything stock length but that hose is at maximum reach for sure. No way it will reach with the Burly bar.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 11:48 AM
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Thanks for the quick reply. So I need to stay within 7in or less. I'll keep looking. I'm just having a tough time finding black bars.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 11:53 AM
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I did black narrow drag bars on a 6 1/2'' rise so about 7'' inches total and it all worked fine.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 04:18 PM
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I'm running Slammers with 1" extensions (8" rise). The brake line is maxxed but okay.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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Thanks for all the replies. I've actually found a great deal on eBay. Wondering if you guys had any input. And also if my brake cable would be able to reach these okay?

W- 30.25"
H- 8"
CW - 9"
Pull - 8"

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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 10:21 AM
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wat's the CW measurement? I have a set of 8" rise. 32" width" 11" pullback on my Low Rider I just put on Ebay. $75. 1.5" bars-chrome. (oh.. you wanted black. d0H)
All my stock cables worked just fine.
Trying to get pictures today.
 
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wat's the CW measurement? I have a set of 8" rise. 32" width" 11" pullback on my Low Rider I just put on Ebay. $75. 1.5" bars-chrome. (oh.. you wanted black. d0H)
All my stock cables worked just fine.
Trying to get pictures today.
CW is 9 .. Appreciate the offer but I'm trying to black it out a little.
 
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I mean...what does it represent? Normally only 3 measurements on bars.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 11:01 AM
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Oh I'm sorry man, I thought you were asking as if you over looked it. CW= center width
 
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