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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 10:19 PM
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Default pull back risers for sport glide

Looking to bring stock bars on sport glide up and back a bit. What is everyone using?
 
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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 11:01 PM
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I ordered the 4” pull back risers from Harley. I already had a reach seat out on, but I’m still slouching too much with the stock risers and I needed something a smidge taller and closer. If these don’t work, I’m going to see about adding a Kraus raptor or T. rex pullback plate under the risers.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2019 | 08:38 AM
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I went with 6” risers. Then later changed to the narrow beach bars to get about 1” more pull in. Clutch cable is fine. Electrical wires a little tight but ok. Had to change the brake cable to what’s used on the heritage.

Did the sundowner put you a bit closer?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2019 | 05:00 PM
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Guys I am on the same path. I've just put it off as I have been working on the stage 3 and sprocket & pulley change. Looking forward to reading about your results and thoughts. Moose felix how tall are you guys?
 
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Originally Posted by VernDiesel
Guys I am on the same path. I've just put it off as I have been working on the stage 3 and sprocket & pulley change. Looking forward to reading about your results and thoughts. Moose felix how tall are you guys?
I’m 5’8” and while I can reach the stock bar set up and flatfoot just fine, I want to sit more upright and I have to slouch to reach the bars. I also have a reduced reach seat on that site me a little lower and a little closer
 
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Old Dec 30, 2019 | 06:57 PM
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5’5 here. I could use another inch or so but it’s fine for now. Reduced reach seat would probable do it.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2019 | 08:09 AM
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Just installed the HD 6 inch pull back risers. Everything worked except the brake line. Ordered the line from a Deluxe because they already have risers. Reach is much better.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2020 | 09:11 PM
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I went from the Harley 4” risers to Chubby 10” drag bars and now the riding position is perfect for my 5’8” height. air had to change the brake line but everything else fit just fine.




 
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Originally Posted by Nelyon
I went from the Harley 4” risers to Chubby 10” drag bars and now the riding position is perfect for my 5’8” height. air had to change the brake line but everything else fit just fine.


can you show how you fit on it? Sorry if that’s a weird request but if the 4” risers don’t work I am tempted to do the same thing. I like a little bend in my elbow and don’t want anything that puts my arms straight out or too high.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2020 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Moose328
can you show how you fit on it? Sorry if that’s a weird request but if the 4” risers don’t work I am tempted to do the same thing. I like a little bend in my elbow and don’t want anything that puts my arms straight out or too high.
I don’t have any photos with me on the bike but I will attempt to get one, right now I have a slight bend in the elbow and my hands are just below shoulder height.
 
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