Risers for 2016 Fat Boy Lo.

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Jun 15, 2017 | 03:51 PM

marbohn

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Risers for 2016 Fat Boy Lo.

I am new to the riding world. I've only been riding about 1 1/2 years and am in the maintenance and upgrade phase now. I am looking for risers for a 2016 Fat Boy Lo. I like the stock bars I got but want to raise them and pull back slightly to be a bit more comfortable. I was looking into a 4" or 6" rise with at least a 1 " pullback but would like to do it without altering or changing cables or wiring. Plus I have a Memphis Shades Bullet Fairing installed but don't know if the 6" would clear the fairing. I would appreciate all input because I am leery about getting anything and then nothing working like it should. Help.

Jun 15, 2017 | 06:12 PM

FatKen

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First lets see a pic of said bike! Then I can't really help you I have a 15 Lo with the bullet fairing and am considering the same thing.

Jun 15, 2017 | 06:53 PM

Mr.Softy

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Not sure about your 16 but on my 15 FB I put 6" risers on and had to buy a new front brake cable.

Jun 15, 2017 | 09:24 PM

Fatboy16S

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I purchased DK customs 2" riser spacers for my 16 S and they are to tall for the stock cables going to makes a set of 1" for now until I feel like changing the cables.

Jun 15, 2017 | 09:37 PM

TeaRunner

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If I remember correctly, the 4" curved was the max I could go before new cables. Dealer said even those were a bitch, the cables were barely long enough on My 13 Lo.

Jun 16, 2017 | 12:11 AM

marbohn

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Originally Posted by FatKen

First lets see a pic of said bike! Then I can't really help you I have a 15 Lo with the bullet fairing and am considering the same thing.

Thanks FatKen, I don't have any current pics of my bike with the fairing on but when I have it I'll post it. Judging by the pic of your bike we have the exact same fairing setup.

Jun 16, 2017 | 12:16 AM

marbohn

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Thanks everyone for the info. From some other posts on different forums I've read the 4 inch is a hit or miss with the brake cable. Some people made it work, others couldn't. With the 6 inch definitely need cables.