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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 09:12 AM
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Hi all, I recently purchased an '08 Deluxe and immediately changed the exhuast to VH true dual and updated the power commander. I just purchased a Bikin Beach Handle Bar from J&P Cycles. I would like to change the stock 5" pull back risers to a 2" straight with no off set bolt pattern. But I can not locate any. I would like to keep the top bolt on plate because of the styling. This is proving to be really difficult because I have gone to two local dealers that can not locate any either. What is odd though is that Harley's web site shows a picture of what I think is a Heritage with the risers that I would like but they do not offer them. Any help is appreciated. Please include web links or part number. Thanks again.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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That top plate is kind of unique in that the bolt holes are straight as for most other risers the holes are angled. That's probably where your problem is..

As cool as that top plate might be it probably has to go. I replaced mine with a standard chrome plate.

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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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I had my OG risers machined down to two inches, only way I found I could keep the top plate.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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I went with a new chrome one like Mike. I thought i'd miss the nostalga one, but once it was on, i liked the smooth clean look even better.
 
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Thanks for the replies. I kind of thought it was giog to be those options but I wanted to throw it out there.

07Deluxe - After the risers are ground down do you have to drill and tap new threads? Or do the threads go further up the riers?
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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Pisses you off... doesn't it. I swapped my risers with a buddy that has a FXSTC. The Custom has short risers with a straight bolt pattern. You'd think that the top clamp would bolt right on - NOT!!! I'll probably switch to chubby risers this winter. I'll probably cut down the 3" riser they have because I want a 2 to 2.5 inch riser.
 
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Originally Posted by chazzcapone
Thanks for the replies. I kind of thought it was giog to be those options but I wanted to throw it out there.

07Deluxe - After the risers are ground down do you have to drill and tap new threads? Or do the threads go further up the riers?
I had them drilled out and tapped.
 
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