6" pull back riser install
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6" pull back riser install
I installed a set of 6" pull back risers on my Fat Bob today and it was very easy to do if anyone else is considering doing it themself. I had mine gloss black powdered coated by Powder Pro they look just like the factory stock risers finish wise the whole process took about 30 to 45 minutes taking my sweet time very easy install. The Fat Bob has alittle different feel to it now I drove for a couple hours today the riding position feels much better overall with the extra pull back and a touch higher bar. I liked the factory stock bar but some days it felt like a perfect fit and other days I could feel myself reaching forward like I needed longer arms. The pull backs seem to solve this issue for me.
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From: Stone Harbor, NJ
I installed a set of 6" pull back risers on my Fat Bob today and it was very easy to do if anyone else is considering doing it themself. I had mine gloss black powdered coated by Powder Pro they look just like the factory stock risers finish wise the whole process took about 30 to 45 minutes taking my sweet time very easy install. The Fat Bob has alittle different feel to it now I drove for a couple hours today the riding position feels much better overall with the extra pull back and a touch higher bar. I liked the factory stock bar but some days it felt like a perfect fit and other days I could feel myself reaching forward like I needed longer arms. The pull backs seem to solve this issue for me.
I am curious if you had the same experience I did. I installed 6" pull backs from HD on my '10 FXDWG and my bars were twisting all over the place to a dangerous extent. The fix was polly bushings, to replace the stock rubber. Any issues with your install?
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Congrats and we'd all like to see some pictures.
I am curious if you had the same experience I did. I installed 6" pull backs from HD on my '10 FXDWG and my bars were twisting all over the place to a dangerous extent. The fix was polly bushings, to replace the stock rubber. Any issues with your install?
USMAMule
I am curious if you had the same experience I did. I installed 6" pull backs from HD on my '10 FXDWG and my bars were twisting all over the place to a dangerous extent. The fix was polly bushings, to replace the stock rubber. Any issues with your install?
USMAMule
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Congrats and we'd all like to see some pictures.
I am curious if you had the same experience I did. I installed 6" pull backs from HD on my '10 FXDWG and my bars were twisting all over the place to a dangerous extent. The fix was polly bushings, to replace the stock rubber. Any issues with your install?
USMAMule
I am curious if you had the same experience I did. I installed 6" pull backs from HD on my '10 FXDWG and my bars were twisting all over the place to a dangerous extent. The fix was polly bushings, to replace the stock rubber. Any issues with your install?
USMAMule
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Road Warrior
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From: Double Oak, Texas
When I ordered my risers at my local dealer (North Texas HD) they recommended the poly bushings, so I followed their suggestion. Apparently the right choice since the risers worked/felt just right from the install.
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From: Stratham, NH
pull back risers
I installed the same risers, no twisting but a real pain to get at the screws closest to the tank since sockets did not fit well with the angle of the riser. Much more comfortable, for me at least. I wish I had them coated as I like the black look better.
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From: D.C suburbs
I was going to get the 6" curved riser from HD but decided to go with spacer jim's 2" spacers already powdercoated black. Couldn't beat them only costing 40 bucks and getting me the same comfort you are getting from the hd risers.
The fatbob stock risers were just a bit too low for me at 6'3. Still not fully recouped from the back sprain I got riding 3 months ago after a long ride on the scoot.
The fatbob stock risers were just a bit too low for me at 6'3. Still not fully recouped from the back sprain I got riding 3 months ago after a long ride on the scoot.