What Length Brake Line on 16" Apes?

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Jan 20, 2010 | 11:13 AM
  #1  
52" or 54"

I am trying to measure my current set up (12.5" apes), and estimate from there but want to be sure.


thanks,
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Jan 20, 2010 | 11:26 AM
  #2  
I have a 54" on my 18" carlini's (which are more like 19"ers), If you don't want too much extra line on your front setup order the 52" line.

Mimo.
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Jan 20, 2010 | 11:32 AM
  #3  
I went out and measured my old line I had before I switched to dual disc it came out to 50".
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Jan 20, 2010 | 11:46 AM
  #4  
52" is what is recommended by us.
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Jan 20, 2010 | 12:28 PM
  #5  
Quote: 52" is what is recommended by us.
Well, since I am ordering from you guys, I'll go with 52".

thanks,
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Jan 20, 2010 | 03:41 PM
  #6  
Quote: Well, since I am ordering from you guys, I'll go with 52".

thanks,
Your order is in with Magnum and is scheduled to ship out from them this Friday, once they custom make them.

You should have them mid-next week.

Wire extension kit is shipping out from us tomorrow, so you should have everything at the same time.

Thanks for the business and it was very nice speaking with you!

Shawn
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Jan 20, 2010 | 05:04 PM
  #7  
gat a 08 rocker 16"s went w/ 54"
take yer old one off add 4"
i think 52 might be short
i also have 4" riser how bout yers?
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Jan 20, 2010 | 06:29 PM
  #8  
Quote: gat a 08 rocker 16"s went w/ 54"
take yer old one off add 4"
i think 52 might be short
i also have 4" riser how bout yers?

My risers are 1.5" so the 52" will probably be right. Nonetheless, they are ordered now.

Shawn and Drew were very helpful. Thanks for the effort guys!
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Jan 20, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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Quote: My risers are 1.5" so the 52" will probably be right. Nonetheless, they are ordered now.

Shawn and Drew were very helpful. Thanks for the effort guys!
makes good sense lots o good folk here 2 help
you gat new bars already?
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Jan 20, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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Quote: makes good sense lots o good folk here 2 help
you gat new bars already?

Yep, got a set of Wild1 16" Chubby's just waiting to be installed.
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