I just got a set of Chubby 18inch Apes for my 04 Road King and this will be the first time that I have replaced the cable on a Harley. I need help on what length cables I need to order before I start ripping into this.

Jeff

 

I made the swap this winter. I routed my cables down through clamps on the bars and it looks very clean. I ordered my cables custom made from Barnett. ( app. $350) If you want this type of look you will need 12" over throttle/idle cables and 11" over clutch. The reason for 1 inch shorter clutch is that when you run the adjustment out on the clutch cable you will gain an inch between the perch and the transmision.

Jarman

 

Thanks Jarman.

What did you do for your front brake line? Did you go 12 over there as well?

Jeff

 

I read in JP catalog, witht he Psychos on a RK, you need a different clamp? ANyoen knwo of this? I am going to put their 16"s on a RK I'm getting here soon.

 

I noticed a sticker on the bars when I got them that said that a one piece top clamp is required that you can not use a top piece clamp? I have not taken the cover off my RKC yet to look how it is set up but I am assuming that it is a two piece and will have to get a different top clamp. Jarman did you have to do this?

Jeff

 

Received this reply from Wild1...
"With 16" apes you should use a one piece top clamp.

We recommend using a full / one-piece top clamp. It's not mandatory, but highly recommended whether you run stock bars or any other bars on the FLHR or other Harley Dresser models. The two-piece top clamps are a poor design, they do not properly support handlebars that are secured to rubber mounted risers because the risers can move independently of each other under moderate pressure and cause stress at center section of any bar. The stock risers work fine. A one-piece top clamp works with the stock risers and fits under the top cover on the Road King. Harley Part # 56170-83TA Classic Chrome Handlebar Clamp works fine, list price around $18.00.

Call anytime we can be of service."

Sounds liek a cheap way...just to be sure.

 

I agree for under 20 bucks as much as I have tied up in the rest of this bar swap this isn't anything just to be sure.

Thanks for the info.

Jeff

 

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Hey, any rough idea of how long/much labor ta HD dealer woudl charge to swap to apes and runt eh new cables? I am figuring 2 hours?

 

I read on another forum that someone was quoted $350.00 at their dealer, but everyone said that was a bit high. I have not talked to my dealer yet.

Jeff