Classic bars on my Roaster = Cables?

1olbull

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Just put classic bars on my 2012 Roadster. I need a longer front brake line.
The clutch and throttle cables could use another inch or two as well.
Any recommendations where to go for the best stuff?
Anyone know the actual lengths of the 3 Roadster cables and reservoir front brake line?
 
Just buy classic cables from NCY.
As for front brake line ????
 
@1olbull How do the classic bars compare to the OEM Roadster bars? I'll be needing to make the switch to something else in a month or so.
 
wildchild said:
@1olbull How do the classic bars compare to the OEM Roadster bars? I'll be needing to make the switch to something else in a month or so.
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After mounting, they are about an inch more to the rear (+1" pullback) and 1" to the inside (-2" width).
The front brake line is TOO short. The clutch and throttle cables are very snug - too much for my liking.
I shall order up some custom measured new stuff about +2".
Note that ABS requires a special tool to bleed and sync to the ECU. I bought the tool, this shall be my first usage.
 
Thanks Steve for the work you've done to help those like myself find a viable alternative to the OEM bars. I was hoping the classics would have at least 2" more pullback for my short arms. I shall wait to hear your final thoughts after you have them installed and are able to go for a ride.
 
Mittzy said:
@1olbull Do you also have Rivco Risers?
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No risers, Mate.
I was surprised at how tight everything is.
The brake line is so short the throttle assembly will only slide down to within a couple inches from the bar end. WTF?
I have the ECU ABS tool, so Ill dissemble, measure up and order some new brake line and possibly cables as well.
The Classic bars help, yet are still not right. I want another 2 inches back and perhaps 1 inch up to be right.
I have a 1" tubing bender and thinking about trying to make my own bars . . .
 
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Barnett also has cables for the R3 and R3 Classic, in black as well as stainless braid.

You could get the 2 back, 1 up with a pair of Rivco risers, and then specify slightly longer than stock Classic cables to Barnett.

The brake lines are pretty straight when normally mounted, so there's no extra. Same goes for the cables, there is very little extra. Of course, with both cables and lines being so rigid and especially cables have to be straight or gently curved, you have to be precise or they'll bulge out all over the place.
 
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