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Old Aug 29, 2018 | 10:44 AM
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Default 2018 Fat Bob - mini apes and cable kits
I ordered some 10" mini apes for my Bob, but REALLY don't want to have to go through Harley to get custom length cables. Anyone know of cable kits that will work on the new softails? Thanks in advance!
 
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I'd go through H-D ... they sell everything you need.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2018 | 11:46 AM
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I'd go through H-D ... they sell everything you need.
Thanks for the reply. They don't sell standard kits I don't think, they want me to come in for a custom fitting. Did you order a kit off of the website?
 
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With the new Bikes you don't have to replace the whole cable, just the top half..
I would think the top half off of a Heritage would work....
 
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Old Aug 29, 2018 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Griff012FLHX
With the new Bikes you don't have to replace the whole cable, just the top half..
I would think the top half off of a Heritage would work....
Thanks, much appreciated! Sorry for my ignorance, do they sell those (top halves) on the site? I've never messed with wiring/cables before.....
 
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Originally Posted by joeclutch
Thanks for the reply. They don't sell standard kits I don't think, they want me to come in for a custom fitting. Did you order a kit off of the website?
No. I ordered the upper clutch cable, upper brake line (and adapter) and did the electrical extensions myself. I'm going to check the H-D service portal and see if there's anything there that might help you.
 
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No. I ordered the upper clutch cable, upper brake line (and adapter) and did the electrical extensions myself. I'm going to check the H-D service portal and see if there's anything there that might help you.
PERFECT, that's exactly what I'm looking for! Thank you so much!! I'd very much like to do it myself, so this is great info! Let me know if you find what parts I can use!
 
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I'm thinking these 2019 FXDR bars for my Fat Bob
 
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I'm thinking these 2019 FXDR bars for my Fat Bob
The FXDR looks awesome.... if I didn't just buy a Bob I probably would have sprung for one of these
 
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Originally Posted by joeclutch
PERFECT, that's exactly what I'm looking for! Thank you so much!! I'd very much like to do it myself, so this is great info! Let me know if you find what parts I can use!
Here - Check this out.

https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson.com/sip/index

After you select country and language, type in FXFB in the search bar and there should be a link to a handlebar fitment guide. This will have the breakdown of all the different parts you need for a handlebar upgrade
 
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