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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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I've got a 2006 Road King Custom with 13 inch apes on it. They were just right before I put a new seat on so the wife would have a better ride. It also sat me about 2 inches higher. I have +6inch cables on right now. I know they are long enough for 15 inch apes, but does anyone know if they are still long enough for 16 inch apes? Thanks in advance for any help.
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 07:14 AM
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I have 18" apes on my '05 rk custom. I used +10 cables, and they seem to be just right. With the 16", I would wager that you will need +8. I have heard of it being done with +6, so you could give it a try, but the +8 will work for sure. If nothing else, put the 16" apes on, and try them out. Most of the Indies here in NM carry +8 in stock, so before you do anything, Check locally and see if anyone has them on hand. If so, try the +6, if it is a no go, buy the +8. this way you have as little down time as you can. Then sell off your 13" apes AND cables. You would get a better price, since you are including everything a buyer would need. JMHO. Hope it helps. I just love my 18", BTW. I am 6'1". The grips come to just at my shoulder height, which makes me legal, around here, anyways.
 
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