Braided Cables
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From: Crisfield, MD
RE: Braided Cables
For the HD DB cables, try Zanottis, Hales, or Chicago HD.
Why not just order some Barnett cables, probably cheaper at that and one of the better ones out there. Most dealers, indys, online sources can get them for you. I just got a throttle/idle cable set from JP cycles by Barnett +6" for $38 ea.
Why not just order some Barnett cables, probably cheaper at that and one of the better ones out there. Most dealers, indys, online sources can get them for you. I just got a throttle/idle cable set from JP cycles by Barnett +6" for $38 ea.
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Tourer
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From: Brisbane , QLD Australia
RE: Braided Cables
Sent an email to JP asking for 6" over standard and was told they would give me a price if I give them the part numbers, "HELLO" thats their job not mine, they want to sell them look up the catalog they have as I do not.
Zanottis dont have them so they tell me.
Looked at Barnett but could not find listings for an 08 6" over size
Zanottis dont have them so they tell me.
Looked at Barnett but could not find listings for an 08 6" over size
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Tourer
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From: Brisbane , QLD Australia
RE: Braided Cables
I cant get over how dumb some people are in regards to the products they sell, after all that is how they make their money but they just have no idea.
I sent an email to an Ebay seller "Vettdoc Bike Parts" as follows...
can you give me a price please shipped to 4074 australia via USPS for the following cables.
Brake +6
Clutch +6
Throttle +6
in Stainless Steel Armour Coated to fit a 2008 Sport Custom
His reply was....
Hi, please specify exactly what model you have. '08 stuff availabiliy is spotty at present so I need all the info you can provide.
Thanks
Obviously doesnt know much about Harleys by the sound of it.
I sent an email to an Ebay seller "Vettdoc Bike Parts" as follows...
can you give me a price please shipped to 4074 australia via USPS for the following cables.
Brake +6
Clutch +6
Throttle +6
in Stainless Steel Armour Coated to fit a 2008 Sport Custom
His reply was....
Hi, please specify exactly what model you have. '08 stuff availabiliy is spotty at present so I need all the info you can provide.
Thanks
Obviously doesnt know much about Harleys by the sound of it.
Tourer
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Indeed customer service is not what it used to be. I have ran across some stupid people, really dumb ones that act like they have the answers, and are just plain uninformed. So,I just do the research myself, double and triple check it, cross reference and the try to verify and question the idiot ordertakers as that is about the best way to get the product right. it usually works. You really just can't trust most of the "retail" people on the phone. So, if you do not want to do the homework, better find a company that employs real bike enthusiats who care. Good luck. But really, I bought mine - sterling chromite, fromhouseofharley.com, they were pretty reasonable and had good online specs. Those are rather silver/chrome. Some of the others look a bit more stainless steel, including regular Harley lines and the Diamondack (that is a genuine harley prduct). Note, Harley does not yet offer the rear brake line in Diamondback yet, only their older style. Harley is twice the price, at least, as other brands. Some of the other brands are just as good, except, your rear line availability is limited. Have fun.
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Tourer
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From: Brisbane , QLD Australia
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Not chasing the rear as with the 08 model it is hardly visable.
Hey I am not against doing research at all but if I am going to pay for a product and in most cases get ripped of for shipping to Australia,let the bastards do the hard work.
I can find original products but hey dont tell you the length of the cable (I know I can measure my current cables) so I will leave it to the so called experts to tell me then I will double check as it is a long way and wait to return them.
Shipping is the big killer, I have had quotes for V&H quite baffles shipped any where from 19 to 60 dollars for the same item and a forum sponsor is in the top end price range and all are via USPS.
Hey I am not against doing research at all but if I am going to pay for a product and in most cases get ripped of for shipping to Australia,let the bastards do the hard work.
I can find original products but hey dont tell you the length of the cable (I know I can measure my current cables) so I will leave it to the so called experts to tell me then I will double check as it is a long way and wait to return them.
Shipping is the big killer, I have had quotes for V&H quite baffles shipped any where from 19 to 60 dollars for the same item and a forum sponsor is in the top end price range and all are via USPS.
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I totally agree with you, you usually cant trust the bastards. Check out that site, when you dig, can get the specs and stock lengths and go from there. They have good charts with lengths. I used their charts to compare other sellers. I went with them as they had all the cables, lines and I got them in one shot. (except the rear brake line) For my frontbrake, I measured myself and carefully analyzed the frontlength as I wanted to reduce the stock bow. (the steel line is eliminated on all aplications) I ordered a custom length, I thought it could be shorter and mine is, works and looks much better. I did go with stock clutch and throttle lengths, but there is info to work with for overs. There prices were good but I have heard others say other companies are better. I have seen worse. Shipping was reasonable. I was actually surprised how easy it was to change all the cables and lines. I nearly paid a guy to do it, but afterI took a look at it, it was a jiffy. I am a decent wrench, non pro, but the service manual pretty muchmakes it a no brainer. Good luck
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