I thought I'd share my experiences on this topic as it is a PAIN to change out the risers/Bars on an FXDL as the indicator lights are in the clamp.

I bought a set of 6.5" Drag Specialties pullback risers for my bike and installed them, but as you may or may not know the stock handlebar clamp WILL NOT fit with aftermarket risers. After much thought on what to do about this I finally decided to order a handlebar clamp from the 99-03 Sportster Custom as it has a built in Indicator light slot and fits aftermarket risers.
After the install was complete all that was left to do was to hide the bottom side of the indicator light module. This was done by taking apart my stock indicator module "cover" and removing the holder for it. Once I did that I simply Glued it onto my Module where it meets the handlebar clamp. This was a PAIN as well but she turned out great. I also added a 3" tank lift (LOVEIT!!!!) and lastly I added another 2" of riser lift by installing 2 SOCKETS (yes...sockets) to the bottom of the risers with longer bolts.

There you have it, an FXDL with aftermarket 32" Buffalo Drag Bars, 8.5" Pullback risers and 3" tank lift.
Thought this advise would come in handy to some of ya'z!!!
Pics Below (ya...that's SNOW!!! CRUD!!!)

 

F'n snow ....

 

looks great!!! way to make things work out with a little mix and match.

 

what size sockets?

 

UH my idicators are on or in the headlight cover 2003 FXDL

 

[QUOTE=creekhed1;4131258]I thought I'd share my experiences on this topic as it is a PAIN to change out the risers/Bars on an FXDL as the indicator lights are in the clamp.

I bought a set of 6.5" Drag Specialties pullback risers for my bike and installed them, but as you may or may not know the stock handlebar clamp WILL NOT fit with aftermarket risers. After much thought on what to do about this I finally decided to order a handlebar clamp from the 99-03 Sportster Custom as it has a built in Indicator light slot and fits aftermarket risers.
After the install was complete all that was left to do was to hide the bottom side of the indicator light module. This was done by taking apart my stock indicator module "cover" and removing the holder for it. Once I did that I simply Glued it onto my Module where it meets the handlebar clamp. This was a PAIN as well but she turned out great. I also added a 3" tank lift (LOVEIT!!!!) and lastly I added another 2" of riser lift by installing 2 SOCKETS (yes...sockets) to the bottom of the risers with longer bolts.

There you have it, an FXDL with aftermarket 32" Buffalo Drag Bars, 8.5" Pullback risers and 3" tank lift.
Thought this advise would come in handy to some of ya'z!!!
Pics Below (ya...that's SNOW!!! CRUD!!!)
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you do anything to the stock cables? brake line? wiring?

 

I think they were 3/4" sockets but whatever size they were matched up PERFECTLY with my risers.
ALL cables and wiring remained stock and fit fine.
3" tank lift required a new crossover line but was a snap.

 

Hi,
I am currently doing a wide glide conversion and have run into the same problem. Can you send me the part number for the indicator light clamp please? Many thanks!

Chris

 

Wow. why is you post so wide. Takes 10 min to read it.
Anyway, nice job on the bars and the indi lite relocate. I went with an 8" rise drag bar with integral risers , so I had to go another route. I relocated the lites to the dash panel. What a pain in the *ss but it looks clean.

 

My post isn't wide on my screen...

I don't have the part # for the Clamp but if you call your Stealer just tell them you need a Handlebar clamp for a '99-'03 Sportster Custom and they'll be able to look it up. It's about $50