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Old May 5, 2018 | 09:49 AM
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Here's rider's view of 4" rise/2.5" pull back from Harley. Got them used here for a great price. Made reach perfect for me. Had to adjust brake line a little to keep it off tank at full right turn - otherwise no change to wires/lines.
 
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Old May 5, 2018 | 11:36 AM
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Here's rider's view of 4" rise/2.5" pull back from Harley. Got them used here for a great price. Made reach perfect for me. Had to adjust brake line a little to keep it off tank at full right turn - otherwise no change to wires/lines.
Could you post a few more pics of those risers? Front and side views would be a big help. Thanks in advance!
 
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Old May 5, 2018 | 10:33 PM
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I drove the bike today about 100 miles. Experimented quite a bit with comfort, reach, etc.

I think another inch or two would still be nice. Those 4 x 2.5 risers might be perfect. I haven't looked into reach bars, but that might be an option as well.

In the meantime, I have decided my windshield isn't good enough. Lots of buffeting as the air doesn't go over my head. That might come first.

Tomn
 
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