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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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Does anybody know if anyone out there makes extra long rear brake lines for Softails. Here's why I ask a previous thread was talking about the Ness 3" extension kit, I'm 6'4" by the way, I have that on already but was thinking about making 2" longer plates and shifter rod to take it out to 5". so I guess my question is:

1. are there any extra long brake lines out there

2. if I go that far out will it interfere with anything else

I'm gonna thank the HDForums experts ahead of time.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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I know in the stainless steel braided they have some extra long ones here are theCustome Chrome and VTwin CD catalogues ripped and zipped;

Right mouse button Click here and choose "save target as" to download Custom Chrome.zip http://www.nwmachine.com/jrd/CustomChrome.zip

Right mouse button Click here and choose "save target as" to download Vtwin.zip
http://www.nwmachine.com/jrd/VTwin.zip
 

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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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if you go 2 more will your brake lever clear front tire when you turn
 
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Originally Posted by busch
if you go 2 more will your brake lever clear front tire when you turn
I was wondering that myself, I'm gonna check it out when I get home from work. 5 might be too much, but I want them out the max though.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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http://www.barnettclutches.com/products/cables.aspx

Barnett will make custom cables...

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Don't look like much room from pics you have good luck
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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They have almost any size you would need. Very high quality products.
http://www.magnumshielding.com/
 
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My brake lever is 4-1/2" farther forward than stock and I have no clearance issues. Magnum Shielding did my custom lines, and they came out great.
 
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Originally Posted by Cheesecake
http://www.barnettclutches.com/products/cables.aspx

Barnett will make custom cables...

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+1, their specialty is custom made cables... And forwards +5" ? ... my guess us your boots are gonna hit the tire/fender when turning.

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Originally Posted by rthomp159
My brake lever is 4-1/2" farther forward than stock and I have no clearance issues. Magnum Shielding did my custom lines, and they came out great.
Thanks man I think I'll go that route. Do you think you'd have interferance with another 1/2 inch?
 
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