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Old Sep 22, 2017 | 05:03 PM
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Looks nice,
I need to do some homework to be sure the cables on the wife's bike are long enough for that rise.
What year is your bike?

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05 Custom. The nice thing is that riser cover hides all the wiring.
 
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I just looked at her bike, I may have to add a longer front brake cable but no big deal.

You do know I am in Canada right?

PM me your game plan

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That riser setup looks awesome!
 
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I put a set of buckhorns on mine. At $31 from J&P they can be set more comfortable for a variety of riders. Looks great also.
 
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I put a set of buckhorns on mine.At $31 from J&P they can be set more comfortable for a variety of riders. Looks great also
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I will check them out, price is right :-)

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I have a 2017 SuperLow and like yours with the indicators not on the bars I simply swung them down to get a closer reach.


I am 5' 5" and initially my arms were reaching up which lead to fatigue. I found that with my arms lower the ride is a lot more comfortable.
 
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I have a 14 xl1200t, risers are cast into the triple tree. I looked at changing the risers or bars, there were some spacer blocks that would lift them straight up, I looked at a lot of different bars. If you go the bar route, keep an eye on the width tip to tip, she might not like them much wider than stock. I never pulled the trigger on bars though. It's an excellent bike though, totally enjoy it, just painful leaning forward all the time to reach the bars.
 
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Originally Posted by Andy from Sandy
I have a 2017 SuperLow and like yours with the indicators not on the bars I simply swung them down to get a closer reach.


I am 5' 5" and initially my arms were reaching up which lead to fatigue. I found that with my arms lower the ride is a lot more comfortable.
I should have mentioned she did swap out to a Mustang solo seat which she really likes and pretty sure it pushed her back an inch or so??
I tried adjusting the bars and still not comfortable for her, short arms I guess lol.

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