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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 10:02 AM
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I have risers for 1.5" drag bars, but just bought apes and was thinking of using them, but the bars are 1". I was wondering if there was a way I could use the same risers? Any help would be great!

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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 10:18 AM
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more info or pics?
 
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do not see why not i run risers with my apes

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new set up with custom made hog rida bars and rocket bobs flush mount caps




 
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 04:47 PM
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Those bars look SICK! Nice job. I bet those were a PITA to wire.
 
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hahaha ya they where fun!
 
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Originally Posted by tarheelg00s3
I have risers for 1.5" drag bars, but just bought apes and was thinking of using them, but the bars are 1". I was wondering if there was a way I could use the same risers? Any help would be great!

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Are your 1.5" drag bars tapered to 1" for the risers and grips? Usually I think thats they way it goes. If so, you would be fine using your stock risers for your new apes
 
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 08:44 AM
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1.5" risers are rare, are you sure your dragg bars are not 1.5" but go to 1" at the riser?
I do believe there are spacers you can use to compensate but I wouldn't go that way on an apehanger.
 
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I had the fat bob bars on so yes, the risers are 1.5". They are not tapered to 1". I have the stock risers, but the fat bob risers are about 4-5" and would make it taller on my 14" apes! I don't think it's going to work so I'm just gonna use the stock risers. Thanks for the help.
 
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