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Old Feb 21, 2018 | 07:48 PM
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I'm not a huge fan of the curved handle bar risers on My 05 Sportster 1200xl custom. Will the 2003 straight risers fit?

Thanks for any and all help and guidance.

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Old Feb 22, 2018 | 08:42 AM
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Hi,

No, afraid not. You will have to change the complete speedo set up as the bolt pattern is different on yours to anything else.
I know because i am just in the process of changing mine.
You will need some 4.5 or 5" pullback risers and mate them to a solid speedo mount like a 55846-05 or use a std top clamp and then use a separate bolt on speedo housing.
Plus all the other bits like lamp holder and bezel.
This guy's done it ok and all the parts you will need listed.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...nd-photos.html
 
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