Re: replacing handle bars
It would depend on the make of bike you are changing the bars on.
Burly makes kits for harley that supply longer cables, throttle-clutch-brake
and wire for the turn-start-high beam switches.
Cables have fixed ends so shorting them not a good idea.
I have changed my 5" risers drag bars to 12" apes with 2" risers and use the kit no problem.
Re: replacing handle bars
Any moderate change in handle bar height up or down will require new cables and wiring.
If your just adding a set of risers 2-4" you may be able to use the stock cables and wiring by re-routing the stock cables to gain more length. I know for my bike I can put on a set of 6" risers and use the stock cables. Anything more then that and I would have to get longer ones. If you change the cable routing, you need to make sure that there is no binding when you turn the bars both ways lock to lock. Also make sure that the cables and wiring are not stretched to tightly.
Re: replacing handle bars
Last year I put taller bars on my R1. I bought no names from china and had to source new brake lines and a clutch cable. A kit with all the bits you need would have been quicker and easier in the long run and not much more expensive
Re: replacing handle bars
What make bike are we're talking about. Some brands (HD) have a lot more aftermarket options (Drag Specialties etc.)in terms of cable and brake line lengths. I went to drag bars on my sportster from the stock bars. About a 4 inch drop. I had to shorten my wire harnesses by tucking and tying them underneath the fuel tank and re-position the brake line out of the master cylinder.
Re: replacing handle bars
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Torren
If you change the cable routing, you need to make sure that there is no binding when you turn the bars both ways lock to lock. Also make sure that the cables and wiring are not stretched to tightly.
sorry, what did you mean by binding?
is there like a general rule of thumb for an ideal slack for the cable/wiring?!
thanks.