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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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I purchased the burly brand cable kit and I guess I didn't read the fine print. It said softail model but it's for a flst. I have a fxst. Is there any difference in the wiring or cables?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 10:26 PM
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Not really if the cable length looks good then you're good to go.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 05:45 AM
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A softail is a softail if it's a FX or FL, I would think.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 06:44 AM
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I got in touch with Burly Brand and they said it would work but the length is different. So I'm gonna swap it out.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 09:11 AM
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just and fyi... I'm not too happy with the burly kit... the clutch cable SUCKS... at first I thought I had done something wrong.. then I started searching here on the forum and found multiple posts about burly clutch cables being "grabby"..

to make it clear, it feels like the clutch cable needs lube but no matter how much I lube it, it still isn't smooth... i've lubed it to the point it's running out the adjuster and then some... it's better than first but still doesn't feel right...
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by rrambo
just and fyi... I'm not too happy with the burly kit... the clutch cable SUCKS... at first I thought I had done something wrong.. then I started searching here on the forum and found multiple posts about burly clutch cables being "grabby"..

to make it clear, it feels like the clutch cable needs lube but no matter how much I lube it, it still isn't smooth... i've lubed it to the point it's running out the adjuster and then some... it's better than first but still doesn't feel right...
Agreed. I installed it on my buddies Night Train and had the same issue with the clutch cable. It sucks *****.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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Yeah I read those threads just days after I purchased mine. I hope I get lucky and don't have that problem but from what I've read all of the clutch cables ****
 
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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Naw all part fits every Harley made...
 
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