2014 Fat Bob Riser Spacers or New Risers
Has anybody tried the 3" fat risers on a Fat Bob without messing with cables? I have a 2013 Fat Bob that I'd love to get up 3". If I have to extend cables, would that only be the clutch and/or the brake cable? I think the brake line would be reasonable to replace, but I wouldn't want to replace the cords running through the handlebars or the clutch cable.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2016
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From: Buford, GA
I'm on a low rider, but I run a set of stock Fat Bob bars with 2 inch extenders. I've had a lot of bar setups over the years, but this is the most comfortable yet responsive bars that I have used.
I've had up to 12 inch T-bars, 10 inch mx bars, the stock adjustable risers and there is just no comparison to the level of aggressiveness that you can go into corners with the stock Fat Bob setup + some extensions.
I did run the setup for a while without the extensions and there is a huge difference with the extension on. It takes all the weight off of your hands and lets them do their job of controlling the motorcycle.
1) It looks great in my opinion. It has that mean brawler type look to it
2) Comfort is second to none for my build (5'8")
3) Aggressive riding is the most fun you can have without getting naked
I've had up to 12 inch T-bars, 10 inch mx bars, the stock adjustable risers and there is just no comparison to the level of aggressiveness that you can go into corners with the stock Fat Bob setup + some extensions.
I did run the setup for a while without the extensions and there is a huge difference with the extension on. It takes all the weight off of your hands and lets them do their job of controlling the motorcycle.
1) It looks great in my opinion. It has that mean brawler type look to it
2) Comfort is second to none for my build (5'8")
3) Aggressive riding is the most fun you can have without getting naked
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 931
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From: Buford, GA
Has anybody tried the 3" fat risers on a Fat Bob without messing with cables? I have a 2013 Fat Bob that I'd love to get up 3". If I have to extend cables, would that only be the clutch and/or the brake cable? I think the brake line would be reasonable to replace, but I wouldn't want to replace the cords running through the handlebars or the clutch cable.
I'm fairly certain it could be done without new cables. The top brake line in longer on a Fat Bob than on my LR and I've been up to 12 inch with stock cables. I did carefully bend the banjo connector to achieve this, but I went to 10 inches without bending it at all.
A clutch reroute with gain a few inches as well and be routed much cleaner on the other side of the bike. I doubt you will need to though. Just loosen your clutch adjustment to full slack and go from there. I'm fairly certain that you will be fine without the reroute.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2015
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From: Shitcago
I used Harley Part 56267-09 six inch pullback riser kit.Not only does it raise the bar an inch it pulls it back a bit also.Perfect fit for me.They are chrome though and I would have prefered black.Though it does'nt overdue the chrome to black ratio too bad.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Minnesota
So I purchased the 3" fat risers from DKcustoms for my 2013 FXDF.
1. First of all, the quality of the risers is not great. The paint couldn't scrape off easier....almost as if they used plasti dip (not good).
2. The 3" length didn't cause as much cable issues as I expected.
2a. I had to take the clamps off of the clutch cable and will definitely need to re-route the clutch cable next week. When the front wheel is turned all the way to the right, the line is super tight.
2b. I removed the bolt on the underside of the bottom triple tree to get some more length out of the brake line. It doesn't look as nice as it did when it was bolted down, but it isn't alarmingly tight if you didn't mind that the cable isn't as hidden. I'm debating if it's worth getting a longer brake line kit because I'd like to get that cable hidden again.
3. Comfort wise, the 3" rise is amazing! I am 6'0'' tall and it is perfect for me. An inch lower would have been too short. I also have a floorboard kit, so it forces my legs more forward making me want to lean back.
Last edited by musclehd; Apr 30, 2017 at 03:23 PM.
4th Gear
Joined: May 2017
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From: Idaho
Musclehd, the setup on my 08 Fat Bob is about the same as yours. 6" riser with the street bar. I need to get a different setup as it is too far forward for me. Thinking of getting 3.5" risers and mini apes. The shop that I went to for advice said I would probably need a wire extension kit and possibly a hose kit too. Any advice/tips from you guys about that? I am wanting to have the controls higher and back a bit from where they are at the moment. I am at work ATM and will post pics after I get home today of what I have.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 130
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From: Mansfield TX
I have a 14 Fat Bob, my hands were going numb and back hurting after just minutes of riding with the stock set up. I put in the DK 2" risers and it's fixed all of the pain after minutes, it takes hours to start hurting now........ When I installed the 2" I had to pull the brake line pretty firmly to get the bars high enough, had I bought the 3" I would have had to replace the brake hose with a longer one, all other cables and wires were fine.
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Stage I
Joined: Oct 2020
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From: new zealand
I’ve just done the same with my 2013 Fat Bob. Agree with your comments 100%. I’ve found that even when tightened as much as I can, there is an alarming amount of flex in the bars now. Did you find the samething? Haven’t got a torque wrench but it’s pretty tight!
Stage II
Joined: Aug 2020
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From: Ohio
I just installed the 2 risers on my 2017 fxdf, and while it was possible with the stock clutch cable and brake lines, I chose to re-route the clutch cable and move the brake line tee sideways a bit to provide a touch more slack on both lines.
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