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Old Jul 23, 2016 | 03:23 PM
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My FIL is looking at 14" bars for his 2010 FLHTK. Can anyone tell me what needs to be extended and what size extensions are needed?
 
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Old Jul 26, 2016 | 10:30 AM
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You will need a longer upper/mid brake line, longer hydraulic clutch line and wiring extensions for both sides of the bars and an extension kit for the throttle by wire...I would get long wire extensions (14+") this way you can route them how you want, and having a bit of extra length is better that hot having enough...
 
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It is worth checking the websites of ape brands to see if they offer a kit of matching wiring, cables etc, which should take away some of the guesswork!
 
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