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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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All I had left to do was the clutch and brake fluid and I'd be done...but in an moment of genius I over torqued the clutch cable and snapped it.

I got the broke piece out but now I need a new cable.

It was from a burly brand 12" extension kit (I got their 12" bars on). Anyone know offhand how long that cable is? I think I'm measuring it out at 68" but I plan on calling around town tomorrow at work and would like another opinion.

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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 12:06 PM
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just add the difference between the hiegth of the old bars to the new bars...add that difference to your old stock cable and theres your total length...or, just measure the length of your burly clutch cable. both measurements should be very close. good luck
 
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Stock clutch overall length is 54 11/16"
 
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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not to hijack. thread but... can u get a shorter clutch cable. I went to drags from stock bars on my 2008 superglide.
 
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Originally Posted by blink1968
not to hijack. thread but... can u get a shorter clutch cable. I went to drags from stock bars on my 2008 superglide.
Take a look at the Magnum Shielding website...can order about any custom length you want...
 
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