Rubber boots with Stainless cables?

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Nov 26, 2010 | 10:59 AM

jimmers1817

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Rubber boots with Stainless cables?

My new cables have chrome plated adjusters on them. Wondering if anyone ever puts the stock rubber boots back on their idle/throttle adjusters.

Nov 26, 2010 | 11:00 AM

LAC187

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You can do that no problem, but the reason for upgrading to the chrome/stainless is for looks. The chrome is way easier to maintain than the stock Cad plated ones. If you are in an area with a high moisture content the rubber may even promote deterioration of the new chrome by trapping the moisture in.......just a few things to consider.

Nov 26, 2010 | 11:01 AM

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I would just for the sake of keeping road crap out of the threads. Maybe put a dab of anti-seize on the threads before you cover them up

Last edited by CoyoteCowboy73; Nov 26, 2010 at 11:05 AM. Reason: I wanted to! lol

Nov 26, 2010 | 11:27 AM

Kowan

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I'm running these over the adjusters.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
This over the clutch cable adjuster.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...1&default=none

Nov 26, 2010 | 11:45 AM

DR. V-TWIN

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I like the fact that there is not a boot to pull off the adjuster to adjust it...

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Nov 26, 2010 | 01:19 PM

jimmers1817

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I had planned on putting them on but forgot until after I had the cables on. After getting some appreciated input I've decided it's not worth the trouble and maybe even downright dumb to tear the cables off again. The new cable adjusters are more narrow so they don't fit tight on them anyway.

Thanks for the help. Back to the project to see what else I can f up

Nov 27, 2010 | 06:43 PM

scubadnv

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Your new cables should be internally sealed with an o-ring so there is no need to put a boot on them. Corrosion will hapen much more quickly if you put the boot on.