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Old Dec 10, 2018 | 10:48 AM
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Just installed 10 inch apes on my 08 Street Glide. I did some researching on what brand to buy and it gave me a headache. I need a +4 because the stock was too tight for the normal routing. Any help would be appreciated.

 
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Old Dec 10, 2018 | 10:58 AM
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Link for 08 FLHX chrome cable

I highly, highly, recommend Magnum Shielding. They will explain to you exactly how to measure for proper fit to be sure and they have multiple options. Great service and top quality product.
 

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Old Dec 10, 2018 | 07:14 PM
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If you want a cable that's smooth get a Barnett HE...best cable I have ever had.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2018 | 08:38 PM
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Barnett has served me well!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 06:55 AM
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get the cable +6..
 
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Thanks for the info. Got it narrowed down to Barnett or magnum +6. Was just going to go with Drag Specialties but most people say they're not very good.
 
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I have used Magnum Shielding in sterling chromite and black pearl. Both stay looking and performing very well. Have you tried rerouting your cable?
 
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Originally Posted by nobodyknowsme
I have used Magnum Shielding in sterling chromite and black pearl. Both stay looking and performing very well. Have you tried rerouting your cable?
Yeah, the normal fairing route makes the cable to tight. I tried different ways but no joy, so I set it up the way it is in the pic above for now.
 
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Originally Posted by Infadel
Thanks for the info. Got it narrowed down to Barnett or magnum +6. Was just going to go with Drag Specialties but most people say they're not very good.
Drag cables flat out suck. I'm about to replace the 2nd one I've used on my bike. When you have to lube a 3 month old cable then yes there's an issue. Especially when it gets so sticky that the inner sheath pulls out. Clutch cable recommendation-photo445.jpg
 
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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 01:09 PM
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Don't buy a drag cable. Had one and won't do it again. Clutch cable is too annoying to buy cheap.

Had a Magnum cable, will buy another very soon for my new bike.

+4 worked great for me on 10" bars.
 
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