Hi. I have a '93 FXRP with maybe 14inch apes. This weekend I want to change it to a knuckle style bar. I've swapted bars before on a Road King but was able to use all existing hoses and cables - I wont be able for this switch. My question is exactly what's involved (ie-how hard is it) to switch these lines out, specifically the thottle and clutch cables? I understand about putting the bars on to determine length needed but is it a daunting task to get into the clutch arm and and carb (CV type) and adjust / attach properly? I have the service manual but usually I don't use it and can just figure it out. Any advice or cautions would be appreciated. Thanks

 

just did a search. The only tips I found was to take your time. I am nervous about the clutch acble, though. I suppose I'll figure it out

 

Here's a stupid thought. There's no reason (except it may look terrible) that I can't run my existing cables until I decide to change them, right? Most threads talk about going bigger with the bars and extending cables, but if I'm going smaller, the length shouldn't affect the slack / give of anything (assuming it doesn't wrap or bind on the headlight or my knee, etc) right?

 

Your assumption is correct!!

 

Thnaks.

 

As for the wiring you can take excess and ti-strap it up and stash it between the tanks. The most pia to change was the front brake line. Bleeding and such. If you do not have a factory service manual i'd suggest it because the cable r&r is outlined well. Patience is the key. I swapped over to apes and ran the wiring inside the bars cutting the wiring was intimidating but I just labled all wires good and double checked before any cutting.