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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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I have an '05 1200 custom, i just got a mini ape handlebar. does anyone know what cables i need to replace and the lengths? im trying to find them online but i just dont know what cables will work with them. thanks - Joe
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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stock plus 6" over
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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Brand: Barnett cables
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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Magnumshielding.com, they are the people who make black diamond cables for harley, and for allot cheaper I might add.

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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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I'll second magnumshielding. As for cables-throttle, idle, front brake line, clutch and extend wiring. To get length, have someone hold bars at approximate mounting location and run string from bars and measure. Probably 4-6" over, but I would measure just to make sure.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 07:25 AM
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Never mind - I'm still asleep and answered as though it was a Dyna you were asking about. sorry about that.
 
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Would I need to go +2 on the lengths?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by fyrmnjim
Would I need to go +2 on the lengths?
No, +6" generally works but you should mount your bars then measure which is what I did. I'm using minis on 3" straight risers and have 59" clutch, 44" brake line, and 38" throttle/idle cables which is what worked best for me. Actually the clutch could be longer so I could rout it through the trees vs. behind them.
 
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Thanks Cap, I'm ordering mine from magnum, but they weren't sure of the lengths when I called them.
 
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