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Installed 10" Z bars on my 1200c today

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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 01:17 PM
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Nice Job!
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 05:52 PM
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The bars look good. I think that's a good height too
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by sickboy949
Nice job looks clean. What size cables u use?
OP stated that he used stock cables.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Irish Dave
Dude that is one badass forty eight.
Thanks! It's been a fun build!
Seen the question about cables. I know you said you used all the stock cables, but on my 48 I had to make a longer front brake line. I used all the other stock cables though. Just for some info for others, I used the Magum Shielding "BYO" black stainless cable kit. About $55.Got the 6ft line and cut it down to about 45". part # 496190a
 

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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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Been doing research on cable kits for new handlebars.....expensive. But after reading two people say they didn't have to buy longer cables for their Z bars gives me hope again.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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looks great installing some 12" this week
 
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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All I had to do was bend the stock brake cable a bit, I loosened the clamps and straightened the metal piece. Not the best looking but it works for now I will be replacing them with braided cables at some point.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 07:49 AM
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Looks nice, but IMO you got rid of gthe best part of the C package-the speedo under/riser.
 
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Awsome. Thanks man.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by cpracing519
Thanks! It's been a fun build!
Seen the question about cables. I know you said you used all the stock cables, but on my 48 I had to make a longer front brake line. I used all the other stock cables though. Just for some info for others, I used the Magum Shielding "BYO" black stainless cable kit. About $55.Got the 6ft line and cut it down to about 45". part # 496190a
Do you recall if you got 60 or 35 degree banjos in your kit? Or another angle for that matter.
 
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