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Old Jan 29, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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Hey guys!

Need really quick advice here if possible, and sorry for being short, but I'm trying to make a deal with a seller on his cables before he sells it to someone else.

I bought a pair of fat 12 inch apes (1.25 with 1 inch indent today) for my 2005 883 CUSTOM. Am going to put them onto the custom riser, which I think is about 5 inches.

these are the specs to his cables

Stainless Steel Harley throttle cables plus 3 inches.

Stainless Steel Harley clutch cable plus 6 inches.

Stainless Steel Russell front brake cable, 46" with 90 and 15 degree fittings.

Will they fit?

Thank you so much!
 
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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I don't think the throttle cables will be long enough. The rest should be a good fit.
 
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so how much longer shld I buy the throttle cables to be?
 
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anyone?
 
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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Sorry, I don't have your answer, but do your homework first.
A lot of deals made in haste turn out sour. I wouldn't just jump
on them because they might be gone.
The manufacturer of your bars should be able to set you right on cable length.
 
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