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Finally installed 4 1/2 " risers....

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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 08:50 AM
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Default Finally installed 4 1/2 " risers....

I finally installed 4 1/2'" pull back risers on my '08 FXDC. I have been wanting to do this for quite a while. I talked to numerous HD mechanics, indys, and other owners about the need for needing more wire and cables. The majority said I would need extra wire and cables, including all the HD mechanics and parts people. Wrong! The risers went on with no problems and there was plenty of wire and cables. Fit perfectly and I wish I had made the change sooner. What a difference they make.
 
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Can you post pictures?
 
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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Can you post pictures?
+ 1 - please post a picture, would like to see how it turned out
 
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 11:22 AM
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Have never tried to post photos. Will give it a try.
 
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So far I have been unable to post a pic. Will keep working on it. Can you tell me how to post a photo?
 

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I ended up opening a Photobucket account then using their link information to post here. As for a step by step direction I am not your guys, muddled my way through lol - I think if you search there is a thread around here somewhere that has the directions on how to do it, hope this helps
 
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I have no idea how to access the photo's LOL. Maybe someone will chime in who understands this stuff :-)
 
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I think I finally got it thanks to CroK. Hopefully, here are the photos of the new risers.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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They look great. Which riser's are those...want to see if I can get a set for an FXD and try them out...Thanks for posting the pic's!!!!
 
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 10:15 AM
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I got the risers for J & P Cycles (part # 5000742) for $49.99. HD has the same riser for $120, but they aluminum billet verses J & P's forged aluminum. J & P's quality does appear to be very good.
 
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