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Old Sep 8, 2020 | 07:43 PM
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Looking for some risers that will bring my bars closer to me but keep similar height and not require rewire. Let me know thanks !
 
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Originally Posted by Guitarsark
Looking for some risers that will bring my bars closer to me but keep similar height and not require rewire. Let me know thanks !
I use a 5.5" pullback riser, the wires fit but to keep stock upper clutch cable routing I used a 2" longer cable, also rotated the handlebar back slightly.
I tried a 3.5" pullback riser but soon decided the taller one felt better. I like the stock handlebar, it was just too far away. I'd say if you got a 4.5" pullback riser everything should fit fine.
 
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I use a 5.5" pullback riser, the wires fit but to keep stock upper clutch cable routing I used a 2" longer cable, also rotated the handlebar back slightly.
I tried a 3.5" pullback riser but soon decided the taller one felt better. I like the stock handlebar, it was just too far away. I'd say if you got a 4.5" pullback riser everything should fit fine.
which pullback riser are you using ?
 
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Old Sep 9, 2020 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Guitarsark
which pullback riser are you using ?
These:
I had to get 1/4" shorter bolts from Home Depot for the top cap.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Drag-Specia...-/112345116400


 
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There's a video on YouTube of a guy that did 6.5" pullbacks from Drag Specialties without having to change any cables or wires, just a slight re-route of the clutch. That's the route I'll be going first, then eventually 8-10 depending on how the 6.5 feels.

Found it:
 
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A 6.5" pullback riser is really going to put a stretch on the wiring when the bars are turned to the right.
 
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I have the 4.5 "Drag Specialty risers, they keep the original height and you don't have to mount the longer cables
 
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Originally Posted by FattyMcJ
There's a video on YouTube of a guy that did 6.5" pullbacks from Drag Specialties without having to change any cables or wires, just a slight re-route of the clutch. That's the route I'll be going first, then eventually 8-10 depending on how the 6.5 feels.

Found it:
https://youtu.be/BRYn_ggobfQ
Based on how my 5.5" feel, I would not hesitate going to 8-10".
























 
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Best type/price based on my current experience: https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Chrome-Pu...cAAOSwK~tdyvUa
 
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