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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 11:44 PM
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Do pullback risers affect the handling of the bike????
 
Old May 1, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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I have 4 inch pull backs...no changes to handling. If anything they make it better cause they bring the bars closer to you.
 
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Very interesting. I was thinking about new bars for my RG to bring the grips a little closer to me but this may be an alternative. Any suggestions on what to get and where? Thanx.
 
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I have HD risers on a 05 fattie.You canorder themfrom the dealer and there is a selection in the J&P catalogue. Don't know how'd theyfit on a Road Glide but they are great, cheaperalternate to new bars.
I still plan to go to 12"apes with a 12" pull backmyself in the futurebut in the meantime the pull back risers are just fine...and I didn't have to change the wiring or cables.
 
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I have 4 1/2 inch pull back risers on my Wide Glide. Other than the hand position I didn't notice any difference in the handling.
 
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I have 4.5" risers on my Lowrider - no effect on handling. May be going to 6.5" to get the bars back a little further. That, or mini-apes if I can find the right set.
 
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