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I am changing the handlebars to 16" ape hangers, need the instrucitons to change the clutch cable and the throtle/idle cables

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To change the throttle/idle cables, first you need to remove the fuel tanks so you can get to the carb/throttle body. Loosen the adjusters at the throttle grip on the handlebars. Remove the idle cable first and the remove the throttle cable from the carb/throttle body. Then take the two bolts out of the throttle grip housing halves and carefully seperate them. Remove the old cables from the twist grip. Reinstall new cables in the reverse procedure. Before starting the bike, make absolutely sure that the throttle cables work like they're supposed to and the carb/throttle body will close completely.

To remove the clutch cable, remove exhaust system or whatever might be in the way on the right side of the bike. You need to remove the right side transmission cover. Drain the transmission oil. Remove the chrome right side transmission cover. Disconnect the clutch cable from the clutch release mechanism. Screw the end of the clutch cable out of the cover and take the cable loose from the clutch lever on the handlebars. Reinstall in reverse order making sure you install a new O-ring on the cable at the transmission cover. Replace cover and refill transmission with oil. Reinstall anything else you had to take off.

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Starting in 2008, all touring bikes are THROTTLE-BY-WIRE, and DO NOT HAVE THROTTLE CABLES!
To extend the throttle wiring, you'll need an extension pig-tail, such as this:

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/501-989



They come in different lengths for your needs.

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Torque specs for 16" ape

None of my books give any torque specs for either the riser nuts/bolts nor the handlebar clamp bolts. Just use the tried and trusted "Germanic" method. "Gutentite". Use a bit of Loctite 242 med. strenght blue on the fasteners.

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I want replace the stock cables on a 03" hd xl

The best way to do this is to actually mount the handlebars and use stiff wire to "fabricate" the cables to find the exact length you need. With that, you can either order the closest one available or have Barnett custom make the cables for you. While you're waiting on the cables, you can be working on lenghtening your wiring for the switches.

http://www.barnettclutches.com/products/cables.aspx

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