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Old May 29, 2010 | 04:27 PM
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Default My weekend ride plans just went out the window
I just got my mini apes the other day. So I got up real early this morning to install them. Got all done except for the clutch cable. I started the bike real quick with the old clutch cable in to make sure my wiring, throttle cables and my carb installed right. All was good. I went to change the clutch cable and the threaded end where is screws into the primary case is snap off. I called all around town to find a new cable and nobody has one. At least they look good.
 
Old May 29, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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You needed to change the clutch cable for mini apes? I have 10 inch striaght risers and used all the original parts? can you possibly use the the stock clutch cable ?
 
Old May 29, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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can you possibly use the the stock clutch cable ?
He said it broke off.
 
Old May 29, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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You needed to change the clutch cable for mini apes? I have 10 inch striaght risers and used all the original parts? can you possibly use the the stock clutch cable ?
The old one is to short. I tried a Harley one that is longer then stock and it was to short. It would work as long as I didnt try to make a right turn.

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He said it broke off.
Sorry I should have specified the new one is broke off
 
Old May 29, 2010 | 08:46 PM
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You should have bought two just in case. What were you thinking?
 
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You should have bought two just in case. What were you thinking?
I woulda bought 3. Of each length. LMAO.
 
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Oh, I see the dilema sorry (duh), well J&p or dennis kirk usually ships stuff fast if you need to order.
 

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Originally Posted by TXSwede
You should have bought two just in case. What were you thinking?
Mine came in a kit with everything I needed. Did not know what length to get.

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Oh, I see the dilema sorry (duh), well J&p or dennis kirk usually ships stuff fast if you need to order.
I looked at those places. For a 05 they only go to 59". I need one that is 68". I found one at J&P for a 2010 1200N that is 69". Im going to get that one and pray it works.
 
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