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Old Jun 21, 2017 | 10:22 PM
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I saw a 2009 Fatboy with what looked like stock handlebars that were wired internally. However, at the handlebar clamps/riser and hand controls area it looked like the handlebars became narrower. If the bars are 1.25" what is the diameter at the risers area, 1"? I was also told (not sure if this was true) that the fatboys could have come with different handlebars. I've seen others where it didn't look like the bars became more narrow in those areas. Anyone else seen this?
 
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Old Jun 22, 2017 | 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by kevdog
I saw a 2009 Fatboy with what looked like stock handlebars that were wired internally. However, at the handlebar clamps/riser and hand controls area it looked like the handlebars became narrower. If the bars are 1.25" what is the diameter at the risers area, 1"? I was also told (not sure if this was true) that the fatboys could have come with different handlebars. I've seen others where it didn't look like the bars became more narrow in those areas. Anyone else seen this?
my 03 was 1" all the way, orig owner put 6" pull back riser's on it, first thing I did was put 10" T-bars Pull backs on (1 1/4") look's cleaner to me.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2017 | 08:20 PM
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my 03 was 1" all the way, orig owner put 6" pull back riser's on it, first thing I did was put 10" T-bars Pull backs on (1 1/4") look's cleaner to me.
Did you have to replace all your cables (throttle/brake/switches) or were you able to use the stock cable setup?
 
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Old Jun 22, 2017 | 08:29 PM
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Did you have to replace all your cables (throttle/brake/switches) or were you able to use the stock cable setup?
No-did not change any cables, but I made sure I didn't have to before swap.
 
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