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Old May 19, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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That's the plan... the weather has been shitty and I'm less than motivated to go out to the shed and try to sit on the bike in there.

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I am 6'1", and the original buckhorns are very comfortable for me. They are lower than my shoulder, but very comfortable just the same. When I put my hands out they just go right to the hand grips.
 
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So are the buck horns what come with the bike (I am the 2nd owner and got none of the original stuff with the bike)? Is there a part number I could plug in for ebaying them?

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Rainy days are a great time to hit the dealer and sit on everything they have, new and used, especially the used.

If you decide on the Buckhorns then send me a PM, I think mine are still in the attic.

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Yes, Buckhorns were the original bars on all of the EVO Softail Customs. Not sure what the part number is though. They also use 4-1/2" pull back risers.
 
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Here is a better picture.
 
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I rode to the gym the other day and I literally only need it to come back 3 inches diagonal up/back. I'm wondering if taller risers might just be the easiest thing.

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I rode to the gym the other day and I literally only need it to come back 3 inches diagonal up/back. I'm wondering if taller risers might just be the easiest thing.

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Risers that small should be bolt in.
No need to change cables or wiring.
You may have to reroute the cables.

I put in 4" (2" up and 2" back) and all I had to do was reroute the throttle cables.
 
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The problem is the risers are already a 4 up 2 back I believe. I dunno how longer ones would look. What size bar is usually on this bike? I am thinking something like this might be perfect and let me keep the current look/risers for the most part:

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/5000828

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The problem is the risers are already a 4 up 2 back I believe. I dunno how longer ones would look. What size bar is usually on this bike? I am thinking something like this might be perfect and let me keep the current look/risers for the most part:

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/5000828

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1"

You can rotate your bars in the riser clams to adjust height.
 
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