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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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I appreciate all the pics and the advice. Ive decided to go with a 16 in rise, but im still shoppin around for the particular bars. thanks again yall.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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I am having the same problem. I was wondering the following....1. What is the stock raisers for a '03 FXST. 2. I am looking at Harley pn 56079-93 which have raise on the inside of 10". Then do I get 4 or 6" pullback raisers....Harley brand..
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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I'm 5'10" these are 14" carlini gangsters w/1.5" risers
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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I've got 16" apes from HCC with 2" risers. I'm 6'0" and they are perfect for me.
 
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14" sweeping beaters from BR Customs. I love them. I'm 5'10" and with my lower seat they put my hands just at or a little above shoulder. My bro is 6'1" and he loves the ride as well they are just a tad below shoulder height for him
 
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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You do not need pullback risers with apes as you can adjust the angle by just pulling them back in the clamp a bit. I'm 5'9" with 16"'s and whatever the stock risers on my 02 fatboy are.
 
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16in wild1's really comfortable
 
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Marcus sweet lookin ride brother,love when you post the pics.
 
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I like this thread, keep it goin. I am in the middle of the same decision. I am chopping the neck of my FXST and buying a springer front end. Not sure on the riser and ape sizes yet though. I am thinking 4" rise with 12" Bars. Any pics deffinetly helps.
 
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