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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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Can somebody please let me know what throttle cable length works good with Wild1 Chubby 518's on a '03 Road King EFI. I'm switching to braided from stock......thanks
 
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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How high are you going...for those not aware of 518 specifics?
 
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I put 508's on an '01 Road King and the stock cables worked. If I'm not mistaken, the 518's have less reach meaning you should be OK.
 
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Measure your stock cables, and order the same size.
 
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