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I think that I know the answer and it should be obvious, but:

Can a 1 1/4" handlebar be safety clamped in a 1" handlebar riser clamp?
 
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Aren't the bars already reduced to 1" at the bar clamp section?

LA Choppers 1-1/4" Twin Peaks Bagger Handlebars For Harley Touring

Looking to dress up your dresser? LA Choppers presents the Twin Peaks bar designed specifically for bikes with a Batwing fairing to add clearance. They add to touring comfort with a different wrist angle than stock for a more comfortable pullback and less stress on your wrists.

Features:

  • 1 1/4" bar diameter stepped to 1" in riser and control areas
  • Drilled for optional internal wiring
  • Works with factory heated grips
  • Notched for fly-by-wire throttle
  • Black finish is powdercoated
  • Made in the USA

Specs:

  • 33.5" width
  • 12" center width
  • 5.25" pullback
 
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Depends on which bars. I have a set off of my 17' RGS and 18' Fatboy. Both measure 1.25 at the knurl. But the risers that I'm looking at are 1" clamp.
 
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Depends on which bars. I have a set off of my 17' RGS and 18' Fatboy. Both measure 1.25 at the knurl. But the risers that I'm looking at are 1" clamp.
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Unless the bars reduce diameter along the crossbar, then there's no way to clamp 1.25" bars with the factory risers and clamp(s).
You'll have to replace one - bars or clamps.
 
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