Anybody with 15" apes?

[strungxout]

I finally got a set of 15" apes from TC Bros, and I'm having the cables made on Monday. Does anybody here run 15's? I'm not sure how much longer I should go with the cables. TC Bros sells a set that are 5 inches over, it looks like I'll need more than that but I could be wrong. Just don't want to order them too short and be screwed, or too long and have a ton of extra cable. I'd measure but it nearing the end of riding season and I actually have decent weather this weekend, so I don't want to tear it apart and not be able to ride. Any help is appreciated, thanks guys.

 

[jamesgs4]

use a piece of wire, route it like you would a cable, then measure it.

 

[strungxout]

Well I'd have to rip apart the bars I have on there now and mount the apes to measure it, and thats what I was trying to avoid so I can continue riding today/tomorrow. I was kind of hoping someone with a similar setup could tell me what length they ran.

 

[Bigzakdaddy]

I would offer up my cable lengths, but, mines a little extreme of a case. Jamesgs4 has the right idea, you just need another person to hold the bars near where you want them, then measure with string. I used this method and didn't unbolt a thing until I had my cables made.

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[strungxout]

Thanks ill give it a try. How should I messure the cable inside of the controls and inside the side case? Should I just run the string to the outside of the cases and just add on an extra 2 inches or so?

 

[Bigzakdaddy]

IMHO, yes. You want a few inches of free cable for turning and the two or 3 inches inside the case.

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[strungxout]

Just got the bars on. Was going to measure but I'm giving up for the night to watch the Pens game. Here are a few pictures. If someone still feels like posting the length of their cables it couldnt hurt. Thanks for the advice guys.

 

[Bigzakdaddy]

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[crazyazsredneck]

hell yea i luv my apes . got them from tc bros too. and the cables, now the fronk brake
hose is off a honda three wheeler . it was either a 250r or a 350 , it had the gold rims if that helps u

 

[strungxout]

So what length are your cables? Are the TC Bros 5 inches over stock length? And if so, is 5 inches long enough? Do you have enough slack and everything? Thanks man.

 

[Ghetto]

Too big for me. I want 10" Apes.

 

[crazyazsredneck]

hey just measured them clutch 59in throttle 53in fronk brake hose 45in now these could be off a inch or two either way ,iam sure i got the clutch and throttle from tcbro , just call them. i told em what i needed, they even weld my hardtail on that i got from em

 

[strungxout]

Thanks for taking the time to actually go measure your cables for me man, I appreciate it. You measured your aftermarket cables? I can't find any official specs on the cables but I looked up oem replacement cables and the dimensions are 59 1/4 on the clutch and 44 on the throttle. I thought the TC Bros were 5" over? Maybe I'm wrong, I have no idea anymore haha.

 

[crazyazsredneck]

hey anything too help. yea they aftermarket. still got my org and they measure 61 on clutch and 45 on throttle.did the build last year so iam not sure why i got the clutch cable , think it was cause they suggested them .

 

[crazyazsredneck]

just found old paper work i did get the ones they say fits the 15 in bars. i see they sold out . motion pro will build u some or may have them in stock, just google them. o bike looks damn good . dont think ill ever finsh mine