I was wondering if anyone has used these kits when installing apes. Just curious how it worked out. Also if anyone has any closeup pics of the cables either before or after the install.

Here's a link to their website that shows the kit. http://www.burlybrand.com/cablekits/index.aspx
Is the brake line the only one that's braided?

Thanks!

 

Found this on a blog on Burly's website:

"We love the look of a set of apes on a Sportster, but hate sorting out which cables and brake line to use. With that in mind we locked some of our R&D guys in the shop until they sorted it all out and created COMPLETE cable/line control kits. We’ve now eliminated all the trial, error and inventing of bad words that used to accompany mounting a set of apes. Each kit is specific to a year range and bar height, 12”, 14” and 16” apes and includes extended throttle cables, extended clutch cable, extended brake line and even wiring harness extensions. Cables and brake line are satin black (even the fittings!) and the kit includes instructions to help walk you through the install."

 

was looking at getting one of these kits but was told that they are back order til mid december

 

Sounds pretty easy...one stop shopping.


I'd also do some shopping around and check Motion Pro, you may find you might save a few bucks if you have the info and buy the cables yourself....or find their kits are worth the cash!


What are you thinking of going with?

 

Right now, i'm leaning towards going with Burly narrow glides. I'm trying to figure if I want to go with 14's or 16's. Will most likely have the dealer install, just curious what you get for the $$ for the Burly kit.

 

Got the Burly kit when I installed my apes and found it complete and easy to install with all I needed. None of the cables were braided though and the wire extensions I got were only the same color as some of the stock wires on my 48. Easy enough though to install and figure out.

 

Pagan - for the wire extensions, did you have to solder them? Can't really tell looking at the pic on their website, but it almost looks like there are plugs on the extensions.

 

Just installed their kit on my nightster. Running 16''.

The kit is great and well worth the money. Instructions are great and easy.Besides my issues below. If they could fix this I would buy again anyday.

One issue,well two.


The clutch cable was long enough for 20'' apes. It was insanely too long. Also the throttle cables I tried to internally wire them and they were too short.(not sure if your suppose to internally wire those or just your housing/signal wires).

All in all its a good kit. But maybe measure twice build once?

 

Nope, no sodering. Comes with all the wires and heat shrink sleeves. Just unconnect stock wires,connect new wires,heat shrink and plug in new wire. Done.

Its a good kit. But ask around the dyna guys because like I stated above my nightsters burly kit seemed to be too long and short.


Also dont let the dealer install. Save yourself that money. If you are mechanically sound you can do this. I had no clue what to do. Me and another guy did it. Took 2 days because it got late/dark. But dealer quoted me 5-7hrs. No way in hell it would take that long for someone who knows what to do.

Its actually really easy now that I know what to do.

 

Thanks for the input. Sounds like it's a decent kit. I'll see what the other Dyna guys say about lengths. Most likely i'm going to wait till January to do anything. Just want to plan things out...