Moving Handlebars Closer
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Moving Handlebars Closer
I have an '08 Street Bob and am thinking of moving the handlebars closer to me with Rox Speed FX 2" Pivoting Handlebar Risers.
Has anyone used these to move the bars closer?
Will there be enough play in the cables or will they have to be replaced?
Any other suggestions or comments will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Has anyone used these to move the bars closer?
Will there be enough play in the cables or will they have to be replaced?
Any other suggestions or comments will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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You should have plenty of room in the cables/wiring since you're only moving them a little bit. I haven't used them but I wouldn't worry about it. You may need to adjust your controls/mirrors a bit after you're done though. You also don't have to buy new risers, you can simply loosen the riser bolts, and pull the bars a little closer to you, then tighten the riser bolts. I did it with my apes on my street bob.
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...EDIT: maybe you're talking about loosening the caps on those integral risers.
Last edited by multihdrdr; Feb 20, 2017 at 10:05 PM.
There will plenty of cable play.
I'd try tilting the bars more first but if you go that way the Rox risers are excellent kit (run them on my beemer).
I'd be keen to see what they would look like on the Harley though.
I'd try tilting the bars more first but if you go that way the Rox risers are excellent kit (run them on my beemer).
I'd be keen to see what they would look like on the Harley though.
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Ordered the Rox Speed 3" Pivoting Handlebar Risers today from my H-D dealer whose price was more favorable than the online suppliers. Should have them Thurday and will install next weekend. Salesman confirmed that cables should not have to be replaced. Will update status after installation.
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I use 7/8 Rox risers on my Speed Triple. I have low clubman style bars, and they sat too far forward. The Rox setup provides some nice adjustability. Worked well for me.
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Sorry for the delay in post installation comments and pictures.
The installation was easy. Handlebars raised about 1" and moved closer by about 2". Riding is much more comfortable. Can't wait for warmer weather and no snow.
Have pictures but cannot figure out how to include them in a post to the thread.
The installation was easy. Handlebars raised about 1" and moved closer by about 2". Riding is much more comfortable. Can't wait for warmer weather and no snow.
Have pictures but cannot figure out how to include them in a post to the thread.