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Old Jan 23, 2014 | 12:20 PM
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Would 12" baby apes on a Fatboy require all new lines and cables?
 
Old Jan 23, 2014 | 04:41 PM
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Probably. I put 12 inchers on my Springer and had to change everything. Unless you don't plan on "turning the wheel."
 
Old Jan 23, 2014 | 05:00 PM
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5" risers on mine with the stock handle bars, and the brake cable is maxed out.
 
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