Deluxe With 14" Apes and Riser Question
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Road Warrior
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Deluxe With 14" Apes and Riser Question
Hey folks.
I just bought a second ride, an '05 Deluxe with Apes. The question I have is regarding risers. The bike has 14" apes but uses the stock risers. My arms are above my shoulders when seated. I'd like to lower my bars by 2 - 3". Has anyone put aftermarket (Drag Specialties - Custom Chome) risers on their setup? Should I just get risers from a Heritage? Any comments?
See attached (crappy) photos
Thanks,
Denis
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I just bought a second ride, an '05 Deluxe with Apes. The question I have is regarding risers. The bike has 14" apes but uses the stock risers. My arms are above my shoulders when seated. I'd like to lower my bars by 2 - 3". Has anyone put aftermarket (Drag Specialties - Custom Chome) risers on their setup? Should I just get risers from a Heritage? Any comments?
See attached (crappy) photos
Thanks,
Denis
[IMG]local://upfiles/14331/1B6740A4245D49DD950DBDD8F463EF4A.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/14331/8ABD4B9D4C7943B8AFFC175D02796D0A.jpg[/IMG]
Road Master
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From: Westchester, NY
RE: Deluxe With 14" Apes and Riser Question
I'm getting ready to install a set of 12.5" Wild1 Chubby's on my Deluxe. I bought a set of 1.5" Risers.It must be a bit wierd with Apes and Pull Back Deluxe Risers.
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Mike
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RE: Deluxe With 14" Apes and Riser Question
Go with the stock harley risers. They are like 1 inch or 1 1/4? The come stock on the wide glides and fatboys. I'm sure they come on other models as well. I think that would put the 14 inchers right where you want em! Nice bike!
Road Captain
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RE: Deluxe With 14" Apes and Riser Question
ORIGINAL: CNC WHEEL GUY
Hey folks.
I just bought a second ride, an '05 Deluxe with Apes. The question I have is regarding risers. The bike has 14" apes but uses the stock risers. My arms are above my shoulders when seated. I'd like to lower my bars by 2 - 3". Has anyone put aftermarket (Drag Specialties - Custom Chome) risers on their setup? Should I just get risers from a Heritage? Any comments?
See attached (crappy) photos
Thanks,
Denis
[IMG]local://upfiles/14331/1B6740A4245D49DD950DBDD8F463EF4A.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/14331/8ABD4B9D4C7943B8AFFC175D02796D0A.jpg[/IMG]
Hey folks.
I just bought a second ride, an '05 Deluxe with Apes. The question I have is regarding risers. The bike has 14" apes but uses the stock risers. My arms are above my shoulders when seated. I'd like to lower my bars by 2 - 3". Has anyone put aftermarket (Drag Specialties - Custom Chome) risers on their setup? Should I just get risers from a Heritage? Any comments?
See attached (crappy) photos
Thanks,
Denis
[IMG]local://upfiles/14331/1B6740A4245D49DD950DBDD8F463EF4A.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/14331/8ABD4B9D4C7943B8AFFC175D02796D0A.jpg[/IMG]
Road Warrior
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RE: Deluxe With 14" Apes and Riser Question
I recently put 12.5 apes on my Deuce and kept the stock pull back risers. Total height is about 17 - 18 inches. At first I was a little worried, but after about 5 miles I found they were really comfortable. Of course I am 6-3 so that made a difference.
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RE: Deluxe With 14" Apes and Riser Question
ORIGINAL: Nostalgic07
Denis, how tall are you??...you look "height challenged?"..no offense...the reason Iask is I am looking into getting apes myself, a bud of mine says for my height (6'2"), I should get 16" apes but I am having a hard time deciding! Your 14" apes look big to me! What risers did you go with??
ORIGINAL: CNC WHEEL GUY
Hey folks.
I just bought a second ride, an '05 Deluxe with Apes. The question I have is regarding risers. The bike has 14" apes but uses the stock risers. My arms are above my shoulders when seated. I'd like to lower my bars by 2 - 3". Has anyone put aftermarket (Drag Specialties - Custom Chome) risers on their setup? Should I just get risers from a Heritage? Any comments?
See attached (crappy) photos
Thanks,
Denis
[IMG]local://upfiles/14331/1B6740A4245D49DD950DBDD8F463EF4A.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/14331/8ABD4B9D4C7943B8AFFC175D02796D0A.jpg[/IMG]
Hey folks.
I just bought a second ride, an '05 Deluxe with Apes. The question I have is regarding risers. The bike has 14" apes but uses the stock risers. My arms are above my shoulders when seated. I'd like to lower my bars by 2 - 3". Has anyone put aftermarket (Drag Specialties - Custom Chome) risers on their setup? Should I just get risers from a Heritage? Any comments?
See attached (crappy) photos
Thanks,
Denis
[IMG]local://upfiles/14331/1B6740A4245D49DD950DBDD8F463EF4A.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/14331/8ABD4B9D4C7943B8AFFC175D02796D0A.jpg[/IMG]
I have some updated photo I will post below.
I put the 14" bars on my wife's Deluxe with 2" riser,which puts my hands below my shoulders (see photo with blue/white deluxe). I put a set of 16" bars on my deluxe with 2" risers, which puts my hands just above shoulder height.
I would recommend the sames as your friend, go with 16". I would image that your hands are going to be just below shoulder height. I find that when I ride my wife's bike, I am more comfortable on hers than on mine (hand height/position).
Her are the pics:
If you have any more questions or need more pics, just let me know!!!!!
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