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Old Oct 2, 2023 | 09:17 AM
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Hello everyone, Im new here and new to Harley, finally traded in my Busa for a 23 FXLRS. Im looking to put a set of meat hooks, 12" on my bike and I'm looking for some help. I think I need to put a shorter riser on the bike to achieve this. Has anyone on her done this before, I have used search and cant seem to come across what I need. any help please.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2023 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Justaguyonaforum
Hello everyone, Im new here and new to Harley, finally traded in my Busa for a 23 FXLRS. Im looking to put a set of meat hooks, 12" on my bike and I'm looking for some help. I think I need to put a shorter riser on the bike to achieve this. Has anyone on her done this before, I have used search and cant seem to come across what I need. any help please.

welcome and congrats on the new scoot

can't help with your question, but the guys here call 'em "ape hangers"


and at the risk of some ball busting, you may get more responses in the '18 and up softail section

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don't yell at me 04FXDI...I'm very sensitive, you know...


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Old Oct 3, 2023 | 06:55 AM
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[QUOTE=Cap77;21403773]
can't help with your question, but the guys here call 'em "ape hangers"/QUOTE]

Meat Hooks are a specific style of Ape Hangers
 
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Old Oct 3, 2023 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Cap77;21403773

and at the risk of some ball busting, you may get more responses in the '18 and up softail section

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don't yell at me 04FXDI...I'm very sensitive, you know...


 
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Old Oct 3, 2023 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Cap77
don't yell at me 04FXDI...I'm very sensitive, you know...

This is epic, I just spit out my coffee,@Cap77 I needed an LOL this morning.
 
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[QUOTE=eighteight;21404183]
Originally Posted by Cap77
can't help with your question, but the guys here call 'em "ape hangers"/QUOTE]

Meat Hooks are a specific style of Ape Hangers
thanks 88!!
I love hanging around smart people
never heard the term, but love gOOgle too


is it the sharp angle that makes them "meat hooks"?
or something more?


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Yes, I think it’s safe to say that’s why they’re called meat hooks.
 
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It’s a look I personally wouldn’t go for on a LR. Wide bars would look awkward.
 
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