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Old 07-21-2015, 10:50 PM
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I have an FL HTP 2011 and while sitting on the seat I could use the handlebars back just two more inches I'm torn between getting a new's pair of handlebars or getting a new set of risers anybody have any suggestions?.
Risers would be a lot easier to replace than the handlebars. Has anyone else had a similar problem?
 
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Old 07-21-2015, 11:08 PM
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Put 4 inch on my Super Glide, brings them up a little and closer a little, cuz of the angle

Really happy with em, and much cheaper. Only needed risers, no cables, or extensions of any kind. Just uninstalled the stock one, put these in. Less than 1/2 hour work.

Thought about going Mini Apes.
Asked Harely, and the tab was over $1000.00
said new Cables needed, and labor and bars .....








 
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I put risers on too, 4" up, 1 1/2" back. Put the bars right where I like them. As rickc007 stated, all same cables and no extensions necessary.
 
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You won't be able to do risers w/ the fairing. The inner and the switch panel are in the way.
 
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Yeah I guess that's right the faring does get in the way and looks like I'm going to have to change the bars
Any suggestions on what brand or size bar would be best for around this application?
 
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What about risers that bend back and tall enough to clear anything in the way?
 
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You might take a look at Khrome Werks sweeper bars. They offer a 2" reduced reach as well as 2" reduced reach + 2" taller.
 
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