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Hey guys,

When checking out longer clutch cable, is it outside/sheathe that would be used as the measurement?
My taller bars came with an fbi extension and i got extra slack in it now. Instead of using a shorter extension, I was just going to get a new upper clutch cable, but unsure if i need to measure the outer/sheathe/jacket , or the cable itself.

bike is a 23 heritage, if it makes a difference.
 
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Originally Posted by GalvTexGuy
dont listen to anyone else, this is the correct way
 
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Ah perfect, thank you! I was measuring from the inside of the metal ends, I wouldve been off by a few to screw me up.

I appreciate it!
 
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While I'm not disputing the above recommendations of where to measure, I've yet to see from Harley, anywhere, what the spots are they are measuring from. Be it the stock cables, or their alternative length cables.
 
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I got that from an H-D dealer in Germany.

https://shop.thunderbike.de/en/Thund...ble-black.html

I used that when I changed bars on my ‘20 Heritage Classic. The upper brake line I ordered was the perfect length.
 

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