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Old Oct 18, 2018 | 06:49 PM
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I just put 7.5" bars on mine and had to replace the brake line. Also rerouted my clutch cable and which I plan to replace eventually. Throttle & idle cables were fine.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2018 | 07:09 PM
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best thing to do, mock up some bars and get some measurements (research on how each cable is measured)......order individual cables for each, not the kits, will save you some headache
 
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