Control Cable n00b question....
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 48
Likes: 1
From: Southern California
Control Cable n00b question....
Sorry and thanks in advance...
looking to replace cables, 2000 Xl1200C, I bought a while back. Came with 10 inch apes + stock risers, not my style. Looking to replace control cables. Will a newer year sporty's cables work? I've measured and newer year stock length will work for the new bars I'm running. I've tried looking it up and aren't to clear if that'll be an option. There's plenty of slightly used cables available from riders going + on bars, seems if they will work I could save some $$$......
looking to replace cables, 2000 Xl1200C, I bought a while back. Came with 10 inch apes + stock risers, not my style. Looking to replace control cables. Will a newer year sporty's cables work? I've measured and newer year stock length will work for the new bars I'm running. I've tried looking it up and aren't to clear if that'll be an option. There's plenty of slightly used cables available from riders going + on bars, seems if they will work I could save some $$$......
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,898
From: Bedford UK
A useful source of reference is a parts website, where you can compare part numbers. That won't guarantee an answer, but will help. As an example your clutch cable was introduced in 2000, so I suspect was used for several years after that.
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 48
Likes: 1
From: Southern California
A useful source of reference is a parts website, where you can compare part numbers. That won't guarantee an answer, but will help. As an example your clutch cable was introduced in 2000, so I suspect was used for several years after that.
you might try poking around on Magnum cables website. They have some amazing cables and some bike lookup features that might be helpful. https://www.magnumshielding.com/
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 48
Likes: 1
From: Southern California
you might try poking around on Magnum cables website. They have some amazing cables and some bike lookup features that might be helpful. https://www.magnumshielding.com/
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 48
Likes: 1
From: Southern California
Trending Topics
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 123
Likes: 17
From: Bellevue WA
Cable routing can play a big role as well. Do you have a picture of the bike with the 10" apes installed? Were the cables routed around the fork tube and then back toward the primary and carb? A picture is worth a thousand words.
That year of bike with a CV carb should have Throttle/Idle cables with 5 1/8" +or- of travel and a Clutch cable with 2 13/16" +or- travel.
Craig
That year of bike with a CV carb should have Throttle/Idle cables with 5 1/8" +or- of travel and a Clutch cable with 2 13/16" +or- travel.
Craig
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 48
Likes: 1
From: Southern California
Cable routing can play a big role as well. Do you have a picture of the bike with the 10" apes installed? Were the cables routed around the fork tube and then back toward the primary and carb? A picture is worth a thousand words.
That year of bike with a CV carb should have Throttle/Idle cables with 5 1/8" +or- of travel and a Clutch cable with 2 13/16" +or- travel.
Craig
That year of bike with a CV carb should have Throttle/Idle cables with 5 1/8" +or- of travel and a Clutch cable with 2 13/16" +or- travel.
Craig
Last edited by Aybeesees; Apr 16, 2018 at 11:37 AM. Reason: Picture upload
