Handlebars/Risers Recommendation
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Would you mind posting some sideview pictures of your dyna with the 4.5" risers? I'm thinking about your suggestion...
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What kind of bars did you go for? Did you need new cables?
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I'm at "work" I'll take a picture before I take 'em off, switching to 6" risers w/ drag bars, UPS will be here tomorrow w/ some presents, hehe.
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http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...ductCode=WO500
Sorry, no pics yet spent the few days that have been nice riding but if you go to wild one's website they have pics of the bars installed on different bikes
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How did the installation go with your new risers and bar?
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For the stock streetbob/wideglide mini apes, I needed new cables but not wires. When I then installed the fat mini apes I had to wire in 8" extensions, as I ran the wires internally. EDIT: Also the fat bar risers were another 2" taller than stock....
The streetbob takeoff cables/brake line still work, but just barely. I plan on buying a new set of Barnett platinums later this spring / early summer.
The streetbob takeoff cables/brake line still work, but just barely. I plan on buying a new set of Barnett platinums later this spring / early summer.
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A couple of issues nothing major and you can see a crappy sideview picture on my link of the stock bars w/ 4.5" risers...
Cable for speedo was a tad short, needed to be lengthened, clutch cable is too long, but I'll live with it for now, now I'm going to take it all back apart and internally wire it and relocate the turn signals.I wanted to put a little mileage on before and make sure I liked drag bars w/ 6" riers, I have 37" arms and they fit perfectly, love the change.
Cable for speedo was a tad short, needed to be lengthened, clutch cable is too long, but I'll live with it for now, now I'm going to take it all back apart and internally wire it and relocate the turn signals.I wanted to put a little mileage on before and make sure I liked drag bars w/ 6" riers, I have 37" arms and they fit perfectly, love the change.
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Great advice!
I would like to thank everyone for this thread. I have been wanting to do this to my 08 FXDC. This has been a great source of info. for me. Thanks for the links.
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I love my 6" risers from Choppers Inc. With the .44 magnum bullets in them. For bars, I just used some Night Train drag bars. absolutely love em.
The fat six gun risers really compliment the 49MM fork legs.
Or so I think any way.
The fat six gun risers really compliment the 49MM fork legs.
Or so I think any way.
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A couple of issues nothing major and you can see a crappy sideview picture on my link of the stock bars w/ 4.5" risers...
Cable for speedo was a tad short, needed to be lengthened, clutch cable is too long, but I'll live with it for now, now I'm going to take it all back apart and internally wire it and relocate the turn signals.I wanted to put a little mileage on before and make sure I liked drag bars w/ 6" riers, I have 37" arms and they fit perfectly, love the change.
Cable for speedo was a tad short, needed to be lengthened, clutch cable is too long, but I'll live with it for now, now I'm going to take it all back apart and internally wire it and relocate the turn signals.I wanted to put a little mileage on before and make sure I liked drag bars w/ 6" riers, I have 37" arms and they fit perfectly, love the change.