@sbcglobal.nethow long should the clutch cable be on a 1997 harley davidson fatboy with 18 inch ape hangers

pull wire from battery...Remove the grips .unbolt the controlls clutch & throttle then when bars are bare unbolt from risers

Did this happens before to go for extended cable??Then your new cable have too much curve so it cannot pull easily.

Go ahead and change out your bars. Then use stiff wire to "fabricate" the cable from your clutch lever back to the derby cover. Do the same with the cables for your carb. Then go to this site to order your cables. http://www.barnettclutches.com/products/custom_measuring_guide.aspx While you're waiting on your custom cables to arrive, you can lenghten your brake line and wiring harnesses.

Ride Safe.
Steve