I want to bring my bars up and back a few inches.
How much can I move before needing cables and such?
Will aftermarket risers have room for my gauges? Or will I have to move them?

 

If you are keeping the stock bars and just doing risers, 6" risers are not a problem. I put 6" LA Choppers risers with a pull back on my '25 ST with KST Moto bar, which is about the same configuration as the stock bar, but a 1.25" diameter. There was no problem with the wiring, brake line, or clutch cable length. Over the weekend I decided to install a set of bars from a CVO Road Glide ST. They are about 2 1/2 inches higher than the KST bars with a little more pull back. Now the clutch cable is stressed if I turn to the right lock. The brake line is still OK, but it is close to being maxed. The wiring wasn't a problem, I think there is still slack in it. The speedometer wire is about as far as it will go, but since it mounts on the risers and I'm not changing them, it is still OK. I'm not sure if this helps. One of the reasons I went with the LA Choppers risers was I liked the way the speedometer mounted. It attaches to the clamp for the handlebars. Hope this helps.

 

I just picked up a 25 also - really nice ride!

Also looking for risers with some pullback. Can anyone comment on the packages from Thrashin and Kraus?

EDIT: I think I may try this adapter made by Kraus until I find a more permanent solution. Raptor 1.5 in. Harley Softail Pull Back Plate | Kraus Moto

 

On my ex 114 Low Rider S, I had changed the risers for taller ones and I had rerouted my clutch cable to the right side of the frame, it helped me gain the few inches that were missing.

 

These from Santor Fabworx look really nice.

THREE BEND BETTY’S PULLBACKS

VaJayJay "V" Custom Handlebars

 

When it comes to swapping bars, do you guys swap the brake lines yourselves? Are there any special tools required for this? I believe the new bikes, like the 2024 and 2025 models have ABS.

I'm not sure I want to tackle this on my own. I have done brakes before on a Harley, but not with ABS.

Thanks.

 

If I had known this a little sooner, it might have saved me a few $$$. I ended up using the Fat Baggers 4" extension. Seems to work just fine. I can see how rerouting the clutch cable would add some slack to it.

 

There is enough slack in the brake line for about 12" of rise. That is what I have on mine and I'm still running the stock brake line. I did loosen and adjust it. If you change it out you will need a device to such as the TwinScan 4 to bleed your brakes with ABS. This is probably cost prohibitive unless you plan on doing this multiple times.

 

Good to know. Thanks.
I don’t really want to get into all that device setup, so I think I’ll try the 10” Pull Back Betty bars if I can get them in chrome.

 

Looks like I could break loose this fitting for the brake line and rotate it slightly upwards. That may give me an extra inch or so. Is this what you are referring to?