The beauty of this design is that you can use it with a custom gas tank

blind threaded steel bungs are perfect for making gas tank and oil tank mounts

and a narrowed axle

Chrome plated OEM# 41595-58 axle spacer used on 1958-1966 FL

with an overall length of 8-3/8"

Throttle Idle Cable OEM #56309-86 Harley Sportster XL 1986-1987 +4 inch Extended Brand_Mid-USA The beauty of this designTop quality, high performance replacement throttle cables. For fitment see the Additional Information tab below. Upgraded stainless steel inner wire. Long lasting, corrosion free. Traditional black vinyl coated housing. Perfect replacement for OEM Harley Davidson cables. THROTTLE & IDLE CABLE MEASUREMENTS Cable End Type Threaded Elbow Length 4 7 8" Elbow Angle 45 degree Housing Length 36 1 4" Free Play 4" THROTTLE & IDLE CABLE MEASUREMENT DEFINITIONS