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I am going to install a set of 16" apes on my 02 Road King. I want to know if anyone could tell me what size or oversize clutch, throttle, & brake cables I need.
Use a piece of weed eater string to trace down the route you intend for the cables to run then measure the string. It makes a difference if you intend to route the cables along the bars & frameor ifthey just hang free and run directly to the carb & clutch.On your clutch length, allow for an additional 1 inch because the cable will grow when you adjust the slack out.
Papa Travis should be on soon (he's normally on every nite) - I think he has 16" on his RKS???
LOL, yes, I am usually on every night. Last night, being the exception. I actually have 18" bars, and used +10 cables, and it works well. Have read that others use the +6 or +8, with 16" bars. Up to you. I know with my set up, +10 is where I want it. Could have gone +8, looking back on it, but I know I wont have any binding issues with what I have, and it looks good to me.
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RE: 16' Ape install question
