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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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I was considering buying a Burly Kit and doing some apes on my Iron. I am wondering how the cables are as far as value. I once bought Drag Specialty cables and they sucked bad. As soon as I kinked the throttle cable it put a permanent bend in them causing the cable to not be usable. I then ordered a HD cable and the cable did not crease or kink under manipulation. So what is everyone's feedback on Burly's throttle and clutch cables? Thanks for the answers.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 10:08 PM
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My clutch cable creeks, took some getting use to, thinking its because of a longer cable.
I have the Burly kit on my 14"
 

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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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My Burley kit works fine, however since I took my bike in for a tune up at Harley, my throttle and idle cable don't work nearly az good as they did when I hookt them up..I think the burley kit works good.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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Haven't had any issues/problems with my Burly kit. Have about 7k miles on them.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 07:56 AM
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Dont get me wrong, the Burly kit is a nice kit and I have not had any problems.
The creek in my clutch cable has gone away and works better. I had read that sometimes a longer cable can cause that. Here is a post...

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/prima...e-problem.html
 
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 10:52 PM
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I appreciate the input. I ordered a Burly Kit for 12" apes and ordered a set of 12" apes from Biltwell. Can't wait to install these *****. Arizona Bike week is at the end of the month and I want to ride in proper. I've shopped Biltwell before and they never disappoint. I read a review written by someone that purchased the 12" apes from Biltwell and fell out of my chair laughing.

Quoting Brandan "Pretty great bars for a pretty great price. They give you just the right amount of rise without making you look like a dick."
 
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 11:02 PM
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The clutch cable I got with my burly kit broke before I got it all the way on. The brake and throttle cables are still working (*knock on wood*).
 
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