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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 12:39 PM
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Anybody know how much play there is in the wiring and cables on an 08 road king? How tall can you go on the bars before you have to get new cables and wiring?
 
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 01:14 PM
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The better question is: what are the right size bars for best comfort for you, and what size cables are needed for those. Dont base comfort decisions on cable size!

I can imagine a situation where the bars arent high enough to be comfortable, *and* they are tight. Not good! Besides, those stock cables are hideous!
 
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Running Heritage 09 bars with no problems. 56569-09
 
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 02:57 PM
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How far into the clouds are you thinking about going?
 
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I think you could do 12" mini apes.
 
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Originally Posted by Kingfever
I think you could do 12" mini apes.
Heritage 09 bars are 10". That's the max with stock cables.
 
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