FXSTC (Softail Custom) Cable Length for 14' Pist Apes

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Apr 8, 2012 | 01:41 AM

King Villain

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FXSTC (Softail Custom) Cable Length for 14' Pist Apes

Got a small problem. I own a 2010 Softail Custom and in a couple of weeks I'm heading to a buddys house where hes going to help me install my carlini 14' pist apes that I had delivered to his house, which is a 6 hour ride. The problem I have is I don't know what size cables I need to get for the install? Also would like to know if it would be OK to place a riser on as well and if so what size cable would be recommended with the riser? Thanks ahead of time for the help.

Apr 8, 2012 | 07:32 AM

SeMiGoD

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If im not mistaken, didnt the custom already come with mini apes (12in.)? If it did, there SHOULD be enough cable to fit a 14 with maybe 1 in. riser. Noting a tape measure wouldnt verify. Im no expert but i do know theres generally some slack in the lines n cable that come on em with a little room for a small rise in bars.

Apr 8, 2012 | 07:44 AM

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Not sure, but I did a +4 on the Crossbones going to 14" outlawz. Of course since you are going to 14 foot bars, you made need something a bit longer.

Apr 8, 2012 | 11:27 AM

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@SeMiGoD It came with 8' mini apes or atleast mine did. (bought it used)

@BrettandBama Thanks for the reply but it leads me to ask what are foot bars (and as you might can tell I have no clue what I am doing lol. Thats why I am going to have a buddy do the install for me lol.)

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Apr 8, 2012 | 03:37 PM

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I was just messing with you 14' is 14 feet, 14" is 14 inches......like I said, I was just goofing with you. I went with +4 on my 14" outlaws, but they don't have a lot of pull back and are only 33" wide. I believe Carlini is now doing cables. They may be able to give you the lengths needed. Are you planning to order the cables? If so, give Dr. V-twin a shout. They are a supporting vendor here on the forum and can probably put you a package together with everything you need. You will probably want to look at getting some poly-urethane bushings as well. 14" bars are tall enough they are going to quickly wear out your stock riser bushings. I have goodentite bushing by alloy art on the Crossbones. My bars have pretty much zero play in them....

EDIT: I am also running the stock 3" risers. If you want to swap risers, you need to account for the difference in height for the new risers as well. If you have 1" risers now and are going to 14" bars with a 3" risers, you need to account for 16" in rise....

Apr 9, 2012 | 07:36 AM

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OK but you was serious about the +4 though right. Also yes I am planning on ordering my cables so if Dr V-Twin can help I would appreciate it. Thanks for the help