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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 08:39 AM
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Does anybody know what size brake and clutch cable needed for 14" Paul Yaffe bars? I have heard +2, +4 and +6. I want them in the stock location, I have a 2012 RGC
 

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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 08:46 AM
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tape a piece of string to the bars, run it to the clutch/master, and turn the bars back and forth. ensure you have clearance.

then measure the string and BOOM! there's the length you need.

nothing worse than a nice set of bars with some floppy *** cables...kinda like a woman.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by stupid_rope
tape a piece of string to the bars, run it to the clutch/master, and turn the bars back and forth. ensure you have clearance.

then measure the string and BOOM! there's the length you need.

nothing worse than a nice set of bars with some floppy *** cables...kinda like a woman.
LOL that is hilarious!! Two areas of concern though

1- I would like to order the bars and cables all at the same time
2- If I ordered the bars then put them on and measured, then I would have to order the cables wait for them to come in and then install those. Thats a lot of down time and the weather is finally nice.

I was kinda hoping somebody had the same setup and could just tell me what size they used.
 
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Don't forget your clutch cable. A little slack can be dealt with.
 
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Don't forget your clutch cable. A little slack can be dealt with.
Thanks I forgot to type that word in. Post edited
 
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i'd go with +2 brake and +4 clutch then
 
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