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Old Mar 4, 2019 | 09:01 AM
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Anyone have photos of the H-D 4” curved risers on a Sport Glide? I’d like to see how high they sit above the stock fairing and how much clearance remains between the fairing and instrument console.

I want to move the bars closer for a slightly more upright seating position and a bit more room to attach a small tool bag.

Also, do I need the “fat” version? The store page says either will fit my bike, but I saw comments from owners of other models say that’s not a guarantee. If it helps, I’d like to retain the stock bar and shield clamp from my bike.


 
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Old Mar 4, 2019 | 10:08 AM
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This is the best photo I currently have. These are harley's risers. Can't use the stock bar clamp. The screws come from below.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2019 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by pjbuilder
This is the best photo I currently have. These are harley's risers. Can't use the stock bar clamp. The screws come from below.
Did you have enough cable length or did you have to get a kit for it?
 
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Sorry about the photo. Must have hit enter too soon. Didn't have to change the cables. Bikes currently under a cover but as I recall I had to move the clutch cable from over to under the bar.
 
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Originally Posted by pjbuilder
Sorry about the photo. Must have hit enter too soon. Didn't have to change the cables. Bikes currently under a cover but as I recall I had to move the clutch cable from over to under the bar.
Just to be clear I think my wife is going to hate you... I think I am going to have to make this change as I want to pull the bars up and back a bit.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2019 | 05:17 PM
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If you want to keep either the stock bars or riser your going to need "fat" or 1-1/4in. The bars don't reduce at the riser. I ordered new bars and because I wanted to keep the stock riser ended up ordering the fat mini apes. Can't wait. I took mine off but I like what you did with the seat strap.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2019 | 12:33 PM
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Recently added the 4 inch curved pull back fat riser. I didn’t have any problems with cable/ wire lengths. I wasn’t able to use the shield clamp.


 
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How about install cost, or is it a DIY job for a non-mechanic?
 
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Originally Posted by Just DK
Recently added the 4 inch curved pull back fat riser. I didn’t have any problems with cable/ wire lengths. I wasn’t able to use the shield clamp.


You should move your clutch cable in front of the handlebar, that will give it more slack
 

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Originally Posted by 14IronCross


You should move your clutch cable in front of the handlebar, that will give it more slack
I've been thinking that as well. I need to research how to release tension on the clutch cable so I can free the lever.
 
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