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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 05:02 PM
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Im thinking about fitting a straight riser to my 2000 fxdx, any ideas what size riser i can go to using the stock cables and wires?

I was hoping for a 4"1/2" rise.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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4.5 inch risers will work fine with drag bars

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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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I like your 2 stroke avatar Malc_F
 
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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I like the idea of the drag bars mdog, i take it yours are fitted with no change to wires/cables? I was going to keep my stock black bars, but them drags look pretty good.

Cheers cabinboy, i like it too!
 
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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you can make your own and just go up as far as your cables will let you... it is real easy! i can show you how to do it... i made mine here is what they look like

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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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i put 4 1/2" risres on my 06' superglide with mini apes. i like the look. just the right height too.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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I have 4.5" straight risers on my 02 FXDL with the stock bars and cables. No problem. Wouldn't go any higher though.
 
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Thats good, 4 and a half was the max I wanted to go!
I spose I better pull the tank off and see if theres any slack wire under there as well to make the job easier.
 
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All the cables will be fine with 4.5" although you will probably have to bend the front brake cable a little.
 
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I put the 4.5's on my SG with stock bars and all I had to do was loosen the clamp and relieve the stress on the front brake hose.
Just remember to protect the tank before you start.
 
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