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Old Dec 26, 2020 | 03:22 PM
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Hi. I just picked up 2020 Low Rider S. I want to get higher riser but don't know what size to get.
I'd like to stay with Oem handlebar.
I'm 6'0 with 32" inseam.
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Old Dec 26, 2020 | 03:33 PM
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I went with drag specialties 5.5 pull backs. Big improvement in comfort. I am also 6ft tall. Congrats on your purchase!
 
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Originally Posted by Durham man

I went with drag specialties 5.5 pull backs. Big improvement in comfort. I am also 6ft tall. Congrats on your purchase!
Thanks, man.
do you find controls to be tight? I yet to go for longer than few minutes ride, but they feel little cramped
 
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Old Dec 26, 2020 | 03:54 PM
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One of my last bikes was a fxr so I am use to the mid controls. The only discomfort was with the reach with the stock 4 inch straight risers. After a couple hours I need to stretch no matter what I am riding. I see you are from c.t , we’re did you buy your bike if you don’t mind me asking?
 
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As far as the risers 5.5 can be done with just the rerouting of the clutch cable. The brake line is long enough but I did turn down my banjo fitting. A few have done this mode with 6.5 drag risers.
 
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Got it as a private sale upstate Ny. It was too much of a bike for previous owner. It has 900miles.

Almost bought new one at Brothers HD in Branford. i'm from Stratford BTW

I'm coming from Yamaha warrior. It's muscle cruiser and it had mild forwards.

 
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I bought my bike from brother’s. I am in Durham. I had a wide glide with forward controls, the fxr had mids and a Kawasaki ninja 1000 rear controls. The wide glide was the most comfortable. You can always do forward controls.
 
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Originally Posted by Durham man
As far as the risers 5.5 can be done with just the rerouting of the clutch cable. The brake line is long enough but I did turn down my banjo fitting. A few have done this mode with 6.5 drag risers.
I was hoping to go little taller, but i'm not excited to spend $300 for extended cables
 
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I got good vibes from Ralph. How is their service department?

I'll probably give it a season before going wirh forward controls.
 
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Ralph is cool. Al in service is a great tech he did a lot of work on my wide glide. Brother’s is a stand- up dealership for sure!
 
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