. 147" and yes if you are rideing down the trail your ass will let you know your not tracking straight. And before you say I **** that's too long. It may be for most people but I can snake in and out places most all people have to back up a few times but I pay attention to the terrain as I'm driveing and compensate before I get to a tight spot.
MAybe something like this got his off another thread but looks cheap and simple
Top button center buttons on side are left and right
The cable is not really important, you will have to get one the right length for your application, Mcmaster has a good selection of them,
The switches are another story though,
The roller switches in the middle are, part# 7090K51 $9.72 each
The rigid lever switches on the ends are part# 7090K47
All were bought through Mcmaster carr