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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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How long of risers can I go on my Night Train beforeI run out of cables? I know ithas 6" risers from factory Can I put 9.5" pullbacks on and still use factory cables?
 
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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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I always heard 2" not sure if it's true, but if it was you could get 8"risers, instead of the stock 6".
 
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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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I put the 1 1/4" pull back and the brake line was tugging on my 99 FXSTB. Don't know is your situation is different. I hope so for your sake
 
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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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I have 8" pull backs, I need wiring extensions but my stock cables worked fine, I dunno about 9.5"
 
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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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i went 8 straight and think it is at the limit
 
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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Did the 8" straight change the riding position much?
 
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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slightly, obviously up 2 inches but also just a bit back.IREALLY like the way it looks but still am not very comfortable.I am currently looking at 12 to 14 inch apes with 2 inch risers. That will bring the bars up, out and back.
 
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I got 9.5 pullbacks and a HD Drag bar on my 99, and it is very comfortable. Friend liked mine, and put some on his 04 NT, didn't have to make any mods to it either. Get em' you'll be glad you did.
 
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How come some people say they have to modify on 8"and others can go 9.5" with no mods? I would really like to go 9.5" if I did not have to do anything else. My train is an 05, does it matter what year or are they all the same?
 
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You shouldn't have any problems with the 9.5's at least my friend didn't w/the 04. Go for it, and let us know when you do.
 
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