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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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Default 18" Apes = +6 or +8??

Hi
Seems like everybody has a different opinion on this one, even the stealer... I would like your opinion please, I know it's been beat to death..lol don't want too much slack/play some set ups are way tooo long IMO.....also the bars only have 5" pull back
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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Default RE: 18" Apes = +6 or +8??

I run 18 on my bike the brake line is 54"&nbsp\\; the clutch is 7611/16" and the thro/idle is 45 1/2" and there not slapping in the wind.
 
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Default RE: 18"\\; Apes = +6 or +8??

I'm running 20" bars with a 4" riser - 24" total.&nbsp\\; My cables are 12+ stock - if you have 18" bars, then you need at least 6+ stock lenght just for the bars.&nbsp\\; Add the height of your risers to this and you'll get the lenght of the cables you need.
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My have just the right amount of slack...not too much as you can see.&nbsp\\; Good luck!!
 
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Damn! I thought my 16"s on 3 inch risers were gonna be tall! You fellas got some nutty tall bars there.
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