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2007 Honda VT750C2 (Shadow Spirit) Cable lengths

Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 6:57 am
by jadoiron
I know this is likely a long shot, but I'm wondering if anyone here has ever attempted to swap the stock handlebars on an '07 VT750C2 out for a set of ape hangers (Specifically, 14 inch ones).
Right now it's in a shed (protected) in the middle of a Canadian Winter with the door frozen shut, and I'm trying to figure out if I should plan on having to get longer cables for the throttle, clutch, front brake...

Wondering if anyone has ever done this swap, or a similar one, and if the stock cables were long enough.

Thanks all!

Re: 2007 Honda VT750C2 (Shadow Spirit) Cable lengths

Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2020 10:31 am
by Gummiente
You will most definitely need longer cables and wire extensions if you plan on installing apehangers. If you're open to other options, a set of 4" pullback risers using the stock handlebars can usually be installed without changing cables and is a good alternative to apehangers. Where in Canada are you?

Re: 2007 Honda VT750C2 (Shadow Spirit) Cable lengths

Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2020 4:20 am
by jadoiron
Gummiente wrote: Thu Feb 06, 2020 10:31 am You will most definitely need longer cables and wire extensions if you plan on installing apehangers. If you're open to other options, a set of 4" pullback risers using the stock handlebars can usually be installed without changing cables and is a good alternative to apehangers. Where in Canada are you?
That seems to be the common answer. I guess I'll look into getting that done then. I don't know if I'd be quite up to the task myself, but will track down a kit at least. Might just bite the bullet and let the dealer do it. $$$
I'm in Prince Edward Island.

Re: 2007 Honda VT750C2 (Shadow Spirit) Cable lengths

Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2020 5:48 am
by jadoiron
I guess the second part of my question would be exactly what kit(s) I need to purchase to do this. There are so many options out there and different lengths. Maybe I'm in over my head...

Re: 2007 Honda VT750C2 (Shadow Spirit) Cable lengths

Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2020 7:31 am
by Gummiente
Go to www.partscanada.com, scroll down to "Learn More", select "Catalogs", then select the "Street" catalog. There's a section in there on handlebars and risers, some of it is bike make and model specific.

Re: 2007 Honda VT750C2 (Shadow Spirit) Cable lengths

Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2020 7:33 am
by jadoiron
Gummiente wrote: Fri Feb 07, 2020 7:31 am Go to www.partscanada.com, scroll down to "Learn More", select "Catalogs", then select the "Street" catalog. There's a section in there on handlebars and risers, some of it is bike make and model specific.
Thank you!

Re: 2007 Honda VT750C2 (Shadow Spirit) Cable lengths

Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:44 pm
by tommchris
The throttle cables typically have two parts: the push cable and the pull cable. The push cable is usually longer than the pull cable. Uno Online