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On an 01 Road King, would I need to change/extend the lines & cables if I went to a set of mini apes - 10 1/2" or 12 1/2" ? I have the Buck Horns on it now.
Yes. I have an 01 Road King. Recently went with 12" apes and spent a boatload on Magnum Shielding black pearl cables plus wire extensions (pretty cheap).
I asked because someone told me...."you can use stock cables, and wires as long as you stay under 16 inches". Mine look like they have a lot of slack, but don't think there's that much. I was thinking maybe the 10's, but if I would need the wires, and cables might as well go with 16's.
Choose the bars that you like, and fit you, then sort out the correct cables and brake lines. Getting the bars right goes a long way to making your ride more comfortable, and sets up the 'look' of your bike.
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