Fat Bob 8" Riser with stock cables?
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It's been a while since this post was created...but I actually went ahead and bought the same risers (chrome) off ebay after I saw your setup. It's the first time i mod anything related to the front end, so I had many problems installing them and reverted back to stock eventually.
When I mounted the risers and the handlebar, the front break cable (FXDF 2010) was very tight, the cable goes from the right side handle to the the top of the front fender, and then there's another part that goes into the breaks. also had a lot of twisting between the handlebar and the rest of the assembly and it wasn't possible to ride. I am looking forward to having them back on again but I'd appreciate any extra tips.
Thanks.
When I mounted the risers and the handlebar, the front break cable (FXDF 2010) was very tight, the cable goes from the right side handle to the the top of the front fender, and then there's another part that goes into the breaks. also had a lot of twisting between the handlebar and the rest of the assembly and it wasn't possible to ride. I am looking forward to having them back on again but I'd appreciate any extra tips.
Thanks.
I got 8" risers on my Fatbob and they work. The clutch cable is just slightly tight only if you turn it all the way to the right like when maneuvering it in the garage or something. Got the risers off ebay like these but different seller. You will need to get them for 1.25" bars.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Motor...8#ht_500wt_969
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Motor...8#ht_500wt_969
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It's been a while since this post was created...but I actually went ahead and bought the same risers (chrome) off ebay after I saw your setup. It's the first time i mod anything related to the front end, so I had many problems installing them and reverted back to stock eventually.
When I mounted the risers and the handlebar, the front break cable (FXDF 2010) was very tight, the cable goes from the right side handle to the the top of the front fender, and then there's another part that goes into the breaks. also had a lot of twisting between the handlebar and the rest of the assembly and it wasn't possible to ride. I am looking forward to having them back on again but I'd appreciate any extra tips.
Thanks.
When I mounted the risers and the handlebar, the front break cable (FXDF 2010) was very tight, the cable goes from the right side handle to the the top of the front fender, and then there's another part that goes into the breaks. also had a lot of twisting between the handlebar and the rest of the assembly and it wasn't possible to ride. I am looking forward to having them back on again but I'd appreciate any extra tips.
Thanks.
Mine is a 2009 and did not have any issues with the brake lines being too tight but the clutch cable was slightly tight so I ran it up the inside of the frame instead of on the outside. So clutch cable is a little tight only when I turn the bars all the way to the right like I mentioned maneuvering it in the garage or something. I do not have any twisting in the bars and I used the stock bushings. Make sure you torque them down correctly also and maybe retorque them after you ride a bit. Also I did buy some longer bolts from Lowes because the risers are longer. The ones I found were about 5/8" longer I believe. Also some people switch to the poly bushings so you can try those also. Hope that helps.
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is this the same???
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is this the same???
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I changed the bars on mine a few times... my advice is to get a set of stock Street Bob clutch, throttle & idle cables. For the front (dual) brake line a newer style touring modle (Road King) is a good choice.
1" Low Rider bars on 6" pull back risers, internal control wires:
Attachment 535379
1.25" Fat Boy bars & risers, internal control wires:
Attachment 535380
This last pic is my current set up... 1" Flander Flat Tract bars on stock risers & internal wires. I found that the Fat Bob throttle/idle cable look better on this set.
There's one other thing I should add... the metal portions on the Road King brake line cab be bent as needed to fit. It is not a direct bolt on but the banjo bolts are the same.
1" Low Rider bars on 6" pull back risers, internal control wires:
Attachment 535379
1.25" Fat Boy bars & risers, internal control wires:
Attachment 535380
This last pic is my current set up... 1" Flander Flat Tract bars on stock risers & internal wires. I found that the Fat Bob throttle/idle cable look better on this set.
There's one other thing I should add... the metal portions on the Road King brake line cab be bent as needed to fit. It is not a direct bolt on but the banjo bolts are the same.
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