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So I want to get 14" apes on my 2016 48 with ABS, is it as simple as just ordering +10" cables?
 
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You also need to change the complete front brake line, I convert the oem ones to accept any length on the upper side. If you are looking
at oem parts, I think the ones from a 72 could fit but I am not 100% sure so ask the dealer or perhaps another forummember can confirm.

Take a look at this part & number : ABS Extended Brake Line 41800147.
 
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You also need to change the complete front brake line, I convert the oem ones to accept any length on the upper side. If you are looking
at oem parts, I think the ones from a 72 could fit but I am not 100% sure so ask the dealer or perhaps another forummember can confirm.
Yes I was thinking getting a two piece brake cable from Magnum Shielding, as far as I can tell the 72 has a 27" upper cable and the 48 has a 17" upper cable.
Are the 72 bars 14"?

But Trottle/clutch, just go + 10"?
 
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One more question, when changeing the ABS thingy mounted to the forks, can I just bleed the frontbrake normally afterwards?
 
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Yes I was thinking getting a two piece brake cable from Magnum Shielding, as far as I can tell the 72 has a 27" upper cable and the 48 has a 17" upper cable.
Are the 72 bars 14"?
I am not sure but I used this setup for a friend of mine who is running 12" ape and the cable has a bit of slack.

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But Trottle/clutch, just go + 10"?
Yes that will do more the fine, because you can use the oem throttle and cluth cable untill a 10" mini ape, I'm running that setup on my Iron and Forty Eight.
 
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One more question, when changeing the ABS thingy mounted to the forks, can I just bleed the frontbrake normally afterwards?
Yes, I have done this often but I use such a compressor powered bleeding device.
 
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Yes, I have done this often but I use such a compressor powered bleeding device.
Thanx, ordering a 28" upper brake cable and hoping for the best

Cant get these bars out of my mind, gotta have em


 
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