Handlebar risers on FXDC?
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,463
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From: San Antonio, TX
I have mini apes from a Street Bob on my fxdc as well. I got mine from a forum member for 40 bucks. I think you can pick up a new set for around 60 bucks from the moco. (not sure on the price tho).
I would highly recommend this.
I can't remember if changing the brake line or clutch cable was "Required", however I seem to remember it was required. I have swapped my bars and risers too many times to really remember at this point=), You can ask the parts guys for this info.
You will have to change out the throttle/control cables. I got some new stock take offs from ebay for 7 bucks off softail(stock black ones, not like the nice diamond back with the silver coating)/see below.
I would recommend some nice new Diamond back cables, (See my pick for the cables) with your store credit and as well as the chrome Street Bob mini apes.
I can tell you that the riding position with the mini apes has greatly improved my comfort and ability to ride for longer extended periods of time over the stock buckhorns. IMHO I think they look better as well.
Good luck to you,
Cheers,
Tom
Below pics:
Chrome mini apes
Diamond back brake and clutch cables.
I would highly recommend this.
I can't remember if changing the brake line or clutch cable was "Required", however I seem to remember it was required. I have swapped my bars and risers too many times to really remember at this point=), You can ask the parts guys for this info.
You will have to change out the throttle/control cables. I got some new stock take offs from ebay for 7 bucks off softail(stock black ones, not like the nice diamond back with the silver coating)/see below.
I would recommend some nice new Diamond back cables, (See my pick for the cables) with your store credit and as well as the chrome Street Bob mini apes.
I can tell you that the riding position with the mini apes has greatly improved my comfort and ability to ride for longer extended periods of time over the stock buckhorns. IMHO I think they look better as well.
Good luck to you,
Cheers,
Tom
Below pics:
Chrome mini apes
Diamond back brake and clutch cables.
Last edited by ZeroFiveFour; Jul 4, 2009 at 05:05 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,107
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From: Carrollton, TX
Tyler: If a set of 3.5 inch straight risers would work, I have a set from J&P Cycles sitting right here in front of me that need a good home. The bars will be slightly closer to you even with straight riser because of the fork angle.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Northwest
I will have a set of Streetbob cables and brake line available in about 2 weeks or so.... after I install my Barnett cables and Diamondback brake lines.
Last edited by archergodwin; Jul 4, 2009 at 09:41 PM.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 670
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From: Umatilla, Fl
Installed the HD 4 1/2" risers on my 2011 FXDC just a couple of weeks ago. They did the trick as far height and pullback. Was able to retain all the existing cables without a problem. If I had to do it again, I would do it in a heart beat.
Road Captain
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From: SC Lowcountry
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