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Old Oct 24, 2024 | 07:59 PM
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Besides rotating the bars or buying new ones is there a way to get some pullback while keeping the stock display?
 
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Old Oct 25, 2024 | 04:44 AM
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I guess I should add that I have a street bob.
 
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plenty of risers are available with the display cut out in the top clamp
 
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pullback top triple tree or a pullback plate will get you pullback without having to change the riser.

the tree is the cleanest and gives no rise, but a lot more money. the plate is cheap but looks kinda chunky and gives about 1" of rise.

this tree is "mymachinist" but thashin supply and original garage both make a pullback top tree.
 
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Be aware that changing the angle of the display might make it unreadable. I can adjust the display angle on mine for best visibility.




 
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There are offset plates that you put in between the risers and the steering head. But they will raise the bar by the thickness of the plate itself, usually about 1/2" or so.
 
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