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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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I have a 2006 Low Rider that I am going to be putting some stock Street Bob handlebars on. What size risers should I get? Any pullback?
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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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Depends on your taste.

Any risers for 1" handlebars will work. Most people agree that apes and mini apes look best as close to the top clamp as possible, but some people prefer some pull back for comfort.


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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 07:48 PM
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My .02, Mock em up without, push em back and forward, and see how you like it. people on here ride with all different size risers though. it's really a personal choice
 
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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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I hear ya about personal choice. I got the Low Rider because it was a great price and I liked it. Then some buddies and I went up to the local HD and I sat on a Street Bob and it felt perfect.
What size are the OEM risers on a Street Bob?
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Since no one can give you a direct answer, I will.

Get 4 1/2 straight risers.
 
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Originally Posted by slickskot
What size are the OEM risers on a Street Bob?
'10 sb the risers are integrated into the top tree. maybe a half inch?
 
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by voneville
Depends on your taste.

Any risers for 1" handlebars will work. Most people agree that apes and mini apes look best as close to the top clamp as possible, but some people prefer some pull back for comfort.


http://www.biltwellinc.com/index.php...ct_detail&p=27


Agree i have just put those in black on my Fat Bob with 16" Apes they are awsome and great quality.

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Hey Scott, the stock risers on mine are 2 inch.


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What size are the OEM risers on a Street Bob?
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2 in risers on a Street Bob.
 
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This is IMO if you are putting apes of any height on the risers should be as low as you can get away with as they just dont look right on tall risers like i said this is IMO only.

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