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Old Apr 13, 2017 | 10:07 AM
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I was told that the risers on the 2015 low rider make it very difficult to put on different handlebars. I was wondering if anyone has any experience swapping the handlebars on the 15 model? I was wanting to keep the stock risers and just put new bars on. Probable 8" or 10" apes
 
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you cant put apes on the stock risers. you have to remove the risers which include the headlight and brow. You will need a bottom mount headlight like what found on a street bob. you will also need new risers as well as the bars. I have a stock street bob riser if you are interested. You can get the aftermarket LED bottom mount headlight bucket from HD for 54 bucks and reuse your stock head lamp.
 
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Actually you could put apes on the stock risers, but it would look really weird...
 
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Originally Posted by emperor wurm
Actually you could put apes on the stock risers, but it would look really weird...


That's what I was thinking on both counts. In fact when I read the OPs thoughts about putting the apes on, I unintentionally had a look of total distain.
 
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If you wanted to, you could buy a bottom mount headlight bucket and lose the entire top mount/adjustable riser deal that comes on the LR. Then you can install any standard bars/risers you want.

Edit: Forget it. I'm guilty of not reading the entire thread. Asked and answered already!
 
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