SS brake lines and throttle cables

[Freebird]

I would like to put the Flanders bars on the new RSV like I had on the '99.

 

My new RSV already has SS brake lines front and back. I think they are stock length though. At least all I will need is the single upper hose for the front brakes though.

 

I will need the SS clutch line and the throttle cables.

 

I've read here that the RSTD throttle cables and clutch/brake lines are two inches longer than the RSV. If that is true, I've found stock SS RSTD cables and hoses a lot cheaper than having 2" longer RSV stuff custom made.

 

So, can anybody verify that the RSTD cables and lines are indeed 2" longer than the RSV. Also, I assume that we are talking about the new model RSTD and not the older Royal Stars?

[bongobobny]

Hmmm, don't know Don. Bought 4" longer throttle cables from Buckeye. Went with 4" because I'm using Baron's risers along with Flanders bar and wanted to make sure I had long enough cables...

[Freebird]

Well I know that 2" is enough for the Flanders because that's what I used on the '99. I don't need the risers. I just want to know for sure that the cables and clutch line on the newer RSTDs are indeed 2" longer than the RSV.

[bongobobny]

Well, yeah you don't need the risers, your arms ARE a little longer than mine! My arms are more Raggy sized...

[Gary N.]

I wonder if those cables and hoses would be something a dealer would normally carry in stock Don? If so a quick measurement would solve the problem. Maybe a phone call to the dealer that was at your maintenance day a few years ago.

[Leland]

Pictures from stock '06 RSTD