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Old May 15, 2014 | 09:55 AM
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Default Harley Newb with clutch cable routing question

I put replacement bars on last night, but the clutch cable route doesn't look right. Is there another way to run that?

 
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Old May 15, 2014 | 10:28 AM
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Mine goes from the lever, inside (aft) the bars, to the neck, and down the frame tube.

You have yours on the outside (forward) of the bars, then to frame tube.





My clutch cable hasn't been moved since OEM install.......

Hope that helps..
 
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Old May 15, 2014 | 10:41 AM
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the best cable install is a straight line ..no bends. (impossible)

so the next best install is to have the least bend/bends in the cable as you can .
two big radius bends are better than one tight radius..
 
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