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Required cable rength for 14" Apes hanger

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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 04:18 PM
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Default Required cable rength for 14" Apes hanger

Hi, I have 06 RK custom and planning to install 14" Apes hanger. I want install by my self and change the cables with stainless braided cables. But don't know what length cables I need. Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 05:31 PM
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+8 on everything. Switched mine out a few years ago. Went with the Sterling Chromite cables on a Wild Ones 14" bar.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 07:58 PM
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I also used +8 with 14' Wild One's on my Dyna Wide Glide.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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A +6" should work for 14"'s. +8 for 16's and 18's. Just my opinion. there is no fairing to route the cables through. We sell Magnum cables if you are interested.

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