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Old 07-05-2008, 08:04 AM
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&nbsp\\;Chubby's 518s installed Thursday on my 97 Road King, I took it out for a spin yesterday and couldn't be happier. Mechanic reused the orginal cables, the&nbsp\\;stock clutch cable is ok, but the brake, idle &amp\\; throttle look streched and just hanging there in mid air\\; think I will order these cables 4" longer (stock or braided) and clamp them to the handlebar for cleaner look. Would like to hear some suggestions from any of you who've done this install.
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Old 07-05-2008, 08:36 AM
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Have a 518 on my bench winking at me to get on my scoot.&nbsp\\; But, weather is good and to busy riding.&nbsp\\; Customer rep at Chubby's said + 4" on all but the Clutch cable yields the best result. They also had recommendations for several&nbsp\\;cable/wire sites.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;
 
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Old 07-05-2008, 08:53 AM
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I have 518's on my Road King as well and couldn't be happier. They look&nbsp\\;as good as they feel when riding. I have the stock 1" bars I hold&nbsp\\;next to them when others are around so we can laugh!
 
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Old 07-05-2008, 09:05 AM
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I had a problem with my clutch cable when 518's were put on my 08 RKC.&nbsp\\; Getting in and out of my garage I have to turn the bars all the way from side to side and was doing damage to the clutch cable to dealer put on +4 eventhough it wasn't recommended by Wild One.&nbsp\\; No problems since the switch.
 
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SG- I go lock to lock to get out of my garage as well.&nbsp\\; If you did it over would you go with the +4 on the clutch or would a +2 be more than ample.&nbsp\\; Don't want to have it bind up, but, also don't want more than is required for a more custom look.
 
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I would go +2 if available.
 
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WO518 much better fit then the WO508s
Had the WO508s on my 01 RKC and put the WO518 on my sons 05 RK
 
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SG- I go lock to lock to get out of my garage as well.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; If you did it over would you go with the +4 on the clutch or would a +2 be more than ample.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; Don't want to have it bind up, but, also don't want more than is required for a more custom look.
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I'm running the stock clutch cable with my 518's and don't have any problem with it. If I ever switch over to a custom one I would add 2"... 4" might be a bit to much.
 
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I have 518's.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; Installed +4 braided idle, throttle and brake cable.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; Braided clutch cable is stock length.
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This are the lengths that Wild 1 recommends
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&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; http://www.wild1inc.com/rktechtips.html
 
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