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rfink02
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« on: December 09, 2011, 02:00:26 PM »
Anyone have any recommendations for cable dress-up? I ordered the Galfer brake and clutch line special last week, but I can't seem to settle on how to dress up the cables to match. Anyone have any recommendations for a sleeving that matches at least reasonably well? Not a fan of the split chrome wraps you find at auto parts places...

Anyone try this kit from Fleabay?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HARLEY-DAVIDSON-PARTS-ACCESSORIES-ALL-MODELS-BRAIDING-/270866982918?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item3f10ee2806

Pics of what you've done would be great!

Thanks!
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The Anvil
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« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2011, 02:21:36 PM »
Well you can replace your stock cables with armor coat cables from Motion Pro.

I dunno about the "splt" wraps, but there's also chrome spiral wrap, but that might be what you're talking about.
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« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2011, 02:40:39 PM »
I installed the summit kit 10 yrs ago, still looks fantastic!!  cooldude

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-350003/
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« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2011, 06:15:47 PM »
Mine had this wrap everywhere when I bought it. Probably looks OK when new. After 10 years it was all yellow and brittle. Took a few hours to get it off, so I'm not a fan. crazy2   Maybe the braided would be better.
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rfink02
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« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2011, 04:57:53 PM »
Thanks guys. I guess I meant both spiral wrap (like what custom1 posted) and also the ribbed plastic that is split down the middle. Not sure what to call it. I was planning on investigating the motion pro replacement cables, but I'm also looking for something to cover the wire bundles to the switch boxes.

Definitely like CA Exhaust Coating's look. I'll second the request for larger pics!

Thanks for the responses.
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2011, 05:20:38 PM »
I'm not a fan of anything that draws attention to electrical cables.  If they can't be routed out of sight, they should be blacked out, IMO.  I also lack an appreciation for the chrome edge trim that some put on their gas tanks, hard saddlebag lids, and fenders.
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« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2011, 05:34:10 PM »
Quote from: Gryphon Rider on December 11, 2011, 05:20:38 PM
I'm not a fan of anything that draws attention to electrical cables.  If they can't be routed out of sight, they should be blacked out, IMO.  I also lack an appreciation for the chrome edge trim that some put on their gas tanks, hard saddlebag lids, and fenders.


  brake and clutch cables, not electrical.  still like black.  cooldude
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« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2011, 07:47:48 PM »
Quote from: rfink02 on December 11, 2011, 04:57:53 PM
Thanks guys. I guess I meant both spiral wrap (like what custom1 posted) and also the ribbed plastic that is split down the middle. Not sure what to call it.

Split tubing maybe? The flexable tubing that you place the wires inside of. Comes in many different diameters and colors.
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« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2011, 07:19:33 AM »
Quote from: gordonv on December 11, 2011, 07:47:48 PM
Quote from: rfink02 on December 11, 2011, 04:57:53 PM
Thanks guys. I guess I meant both spiral wrap (like what custom1 posted) and also the ribbed plastic that is split down the middle. Not sure what to call it.

Split tubing maybe? The flexable tubing that you place the wires inside of. Comes in many different diameters and colors.

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