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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:57 AM
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I have a 08 SuperGlide Custom and love it. Interested in raising my handlebars some but not a lot. I have heard of the mini-ape but not sure if this will work with my DXFC and how much it will raise my reach. Advise please.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:09 AM
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Sit on a Street Bob and see how it fits you. If you want to stay with the stock bars, you could look into changing the risers. I changed the bars entirely because I wanted a little more height but also wanted my hand position to be more straight out than the stock FXDC bars. I spent a lot of time at the dealer, though, figuring out the most comfortable solution to what I wanted. I'm not sure, if you go with mini-apes, if cable/wire lengths will become an issue for you or not - but check into that also.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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Mini apes on my 07 FXDB come stock with 10” with a 2” riser.
I’ve had both the 4” and 3” risers, 3’ currently on bike..
Looks like your stock risers are the same as stock on a 07 FXDB
with 6-1/2” handlebars.
If that helps any.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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2007fxdc
Has the right idea.

It’s not always easy to get the right combination
of looks and comfort. Just a small inch can make
a huge difference in comfort on longer rides.
If your going to change you seat also plays a part.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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if you go into the $50 mod thread you will find a post on how to make your own risers... i have done this for years on all sorts of bikes... cost you like 5 bucks and you can raise them up! if you have any ? PM me
 
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