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Nov 20, 2008 | 08:43 PM

casique

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Handlebar wire extensions

I'm getting ready to replace my stock bars with a set of Wild1 508s and I'll be running the wires internally.

Will I need to extend the wires or will the stock length reach? I have a 2007 RK Custom. I'm also replacing the cables with stainless.

Thanks.

Nov 20, 2008 | 08:48 PM

PEZ

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I did 518's on my 01 RKC I had to extend all the wires. You like the chubbies--was the best thing I ever did on my RKC!

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Nov 20, 2008 | 09:35 PM

Pastor John

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I put the 508's on my '07 Road King Classic and had to extend the wiring about 2 inches. It seems that MoCo shortened the wiring that year whereas in previous years it would work OK.

For cables, we used the stock length clutch cable and +2 inch throttle/idle cables and brake lines. I felt like that was too short and wished we had gone to +4 on those. The clutch cable worked OK in stock length though.

Nov 21, 2008 | 12:17 PM

07FLHRCMarinePatriot

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This DIY bar swap I put together may be of use to you.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touring-models/271781-a-how-to-guide-for-ape-install.html

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Nov 21, 2008 | 01:28 PM

casique

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Cool beans! Thanks guys.

Nov 21, 2008 | 03:35 PM

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I have a complete set still in the bag if your interested. I bought them for my 13" cyclesmith's but didn't need them.

Nov 22, 2008 | 07:05 AM

casique

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Originally Posted by 07FLHRCMarinePatriot

This DIY bar swap I put together may be of use to you.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=271781

One question, the cruise cable, do I have to buy a special cruise cable with the cruise switch already on it or does any cable work? What cables do you recommend? Thanks.

Last edited by casique; Nov 22, 2008 at 06:21 PM.