Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Ape hanger cable lengths?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 12, 2007 | 11:29 PM
  #1  
Olejnicak's Avatar
Olejnicak
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
From: Minneapolis,MN
Default Ape hanger cable lengths?

Hi guys, can you guys who did the work yourselfs as far as putting ape hangers on a Softail Deluxe tell us what cable lengths you used for what size bars?
 
Reply
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 12:10 AM
  #2  
djzoo's Avatar
djzoo
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Ape hanger cable lengths?

i agree. i hear to many different answers for the same size bars.
 
Reply
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 05:48 PM
  #3  
rick's Avatar
rick
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,879
Likes: 5
From: miami,fl
Default RE: Ape hanger cable lengths?

i didnt do it myself but was told 6" over for all cables.
 
Reply
Old Jun 13, 2007 | 06:50 PM
  #4  
DR.Greenthumb's Avatar
DR.Greenthumb
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 918
Likes: 5
From: So. Cal
Default RE: Ape hanger cable lengths?

I have 16's,I used + 10" on the the throttle and Idle cables.For the clutch cableI took a measurement along the route that I was running the cable and bought one that length,this can vary.I did the same for the front brake line.I have aftermarket calipers and the line attaches in a different location than the stock caliper,hence about a 3" difference in the length of the line.
 
Reply
Old Jun 17, 2007 | 12:44 AM
  #5  
Olejnicak's Avatar
Olejnicak
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
From: Minneapolis,MN
Default RE: Ape hanger cable lengths?

I just put on Arlen Ness 18" with a built in 1" riser I went +8 on everthing and it was perfect. Probably could have went +10 for the brake cable though. I'll post pics later
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
luftwaffe
General Topics/Tech Tips
4
Aug 1, 2015 10:53 AM
chopNdrop
Dyna Glide Models
10
Jan 3, 2013 08:53 PM
clayman
Dyna Glide Models
2
Aug 17, 2011 08:15 AM
guitarfrk03
Softail Models
10
Apr 16, 2007 07:25 PM
HDF Tech
Frame/Suspension/Front End/Brakes
0
Dec 12, 2005 08:49 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:42 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE