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Old May 5, 2022 | 02:07 AM
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Which risers did you buy? Aren't 4" risers only an inch taller then stock?

 
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Old May 5, 2022 | 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Glenn Gorman
Which risers did you buy? Aren't 4" risers only an inch taller then stock?
This ones: https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/e...ser/p/56269-09

Stock risers are about 2 1/2 inches, and they come back 1inch.
Curved Pull Back Fat Risers come up 4inches, and 1.3inches back.
So its +1.25inch rise, + .3 inch pull back.
BUT because it's at an angle back, it's even more pull back compared to stock because of the extra length, About 1inch farther back from stock.
Going through my photos this is about the best side views I can pic of both.

 
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Old May 5, 2022 | 09:02 AM
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The Explorer seat brings the rider up 2" and back 2". I have pictures in a post around here somewhere that clearly shows this. The risers work as Fran showed and to me were necessary. I have long legs and needed the extra height and movement rearward to keep my legs happy. The risers I needed to keep that kink that comes on at the back of the neck from starting and taking the joy out of riding.
Looks good Fran, I hope the new setup with seat and risers works as well for you as it has for me.
 
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Old May 10, 2022 | 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by lapinobel
Seems everyone hates the new wheels on the 2022. I kinda like them, the more I see them. Guess I am wrong
I hated them so much that I ran out and picked one up.

 
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Old May 10, 2022 | 07:37 AM
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I would like to see them in Black.
 
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Old May 10, 2022 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Doublefelix
I hated them so much that I ran out and picked one up.
same bike as mine (well almost, plate is under the fender here in Belgium). I have 0 regrets.
 
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Old May 10, 2022 | 03:53 PM
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Anyone got a decent aesthetic looking solution to mount a TomTom Rider gps to the handlebar or clamp?
 
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Originally Posted by Urb
0 miles. Waiting on grips then I can ride. Suggestions on windshield

do you have a side view with the apes? Also wondering if you have a view with a rider holding the grips. I have a 2019 Fatboy and I'm trying to find a good set of apes that fit the bike well.
 
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Originally Posted by kgibson90
do you have a side view with the apes? Also wondering if you have a view with a rider holding the grips. I have a 2019 Fatboy and I'm trying to find a good set of apes that fit the bike well.
I hear that. Those look rather high but it may just be the angle. A side view with make/model/height of the bars would be helpful.
 
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Old May 15, 2022 | 12:56 AM
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This bike looks so classic, I'm absolutely in love with it.
It just doesnt stop being beautiful.
I broke 7000 miles on it today, which is over 3000 miles for me.


 
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