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Old Oct 24, 2015 | 07:51 PM
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Hey guys lookin for opinions and options on clutch cables. I have 14" yaffe bars. Earlier this year the cable that came with it snapped after bein on for about 2 years. Replaced it with one that was 2 inches longer then the one that was on it. The one on it now is from drag specialties and it is already stretched out to the max. My indie that put it on says he has never had any issues with there cables thay it shouldnt have stretched that bad that fast. So what do you suggest for a cable to put on it?
 
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Old Oct 24, 2015 | 10:15 PM
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I've always used Barnett, never had a problem with one.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2015 | 11:55 PM
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Get a spacer that goes between the clutch purch and cable. It will give you about 1/2 to 3/4 play
 
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I was thinkin anout barnett but wanted to see what some other opinions were thanks for the input. And i had thought about making a spacer but if the cable is stretched that bad and stretchin as fast as it is i dont think thats a good solution.
 
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I'm replacing mine over the winter. Probably going with a Magnum.
 
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Barnett and Magnum are by far the best cable brands imho.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2015 | 05:42 PM
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I went with a 6" longer Harley cable for my bike . The cable stretched and I never could keep it adjusted properly . Put a Magnum on and have never had any issues since.
 
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I have been running Magnum braided stainless steel cables on my Road King for years and have never had any issues at all. I run mini apes on my bike as well.
 
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I already did that. The last time i adjusted it i went ahead and did that. And it made a little bit of a difference but its worse now then it was then. So i think i just got a junk cable. That cable stretched out the 2nd day i had it on and had to adjust it. Thanks for all the input though ill give magnum cables a look.
 
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