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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 03:09 PM
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hey everyone needed a hand with a cabling issue:
I have a sportster 48 2010, putting 18" krome werks apes on it this week, looking to order the cable, what size should I grab for brake, clutch, idle and throttle cables? been told to run wire and measure lengths etc... but would like to order cable and have them standing by for install. your help is greatly appreciated!
 
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 05:16 PM
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You would be better posting in the Sporty forum, where there should be someone able to give you an answer. They are so busy over there they don't call in here very often!
 
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