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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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I'm going to run the Chubby 503 (Knucklebars) with risers. I have the stock Deluxe risers (And) a pair of stock Deuce risers which are aprox 1" taller.

My question is; Has anyone run Deuce risers on a Heritage/Fatboy/Deluxe etc?
Just at 1st glance they seem like they'll hit the speedometer housing.

And thanks to Tim (Firedocs) a member here who gave me a good deal on these bars. A very stand up guy. A pleasure to do business with.

Any input is appreciated (as always)
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 10:59 PM
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You could run 4" streight risers and not worry about them hitting......Just a thought..
 
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by byersmtrco


And thanks to Tim (Firedocs) a member here who gave me a good deal on these bars. A very stand up guy. A pleasure to do business with.
I think i sold you those bars....and your welcome....hope they get you the look your goen for...
 
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 01:23 AM
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Sorry. it was Cliff (or Clifford). I pulled the wrong name off my PM

Either way. Great deal on the bars. I managed to get the Duece risers and the stock Deluxe chrome clamp that will work on either set.

I will have the 518's F/S at some point soon.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 08:07 AM
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I would also like an answer to this question! My stock bars on the deluxe are about an inch to far for my reach. I was thinking it might be cheaper to just find a higher riser than the stock ones instead of replacing the bars....Just what is the limit on height size for the deluxe so you don't hit the tank? thanks
 
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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Hey...I'm still a stand up guy though right?...huh...lol I was asking you about the bars you were running, I am needing a different direction from stock and I like the ones in your pic. I am still torn between the 518's or apes. I know its two different birds, but I am only 5'8" and have to be careful of apes..
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Originally Posted by firedocs
Hey...I'm still a stand up guy though right?...huh...lol I was asking you about the bars you were running, I am needing a different direction from stock and I like the ones in your pic. I am still torn between the 518's or apes. I know its two different birds, but I am only 5'8" and have to be careful of apes..
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TAKEN CREDIT FOR MY "STAND UP GUY"!!!! I DON'T THINK SO!!! LOL JK...Well im sure byersmtrco has a set of 518 he wants to get rid of ask him..buy buy buy sell sell sell until we get what we like.
 
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Yep....Notice that I did not correct him...Anyway he just might be selling one set, nobody needs extra parts...


Tim
 
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Ha ha !!! OK OK !! You're both GREAT !!! TOPS!!! Sheeeesh !!

And it by the logo, Tim is a Fire Fighter (I'm quick that way)
Those guys are true heroes !!!!!


Ok ok !!! All that aside, in answer to you question, @ 5'8" , 518's may be ok. I'm 6'0". I like all the pull back. It's the wrist angle. I'm developing a wrist problem and these bars aren't helping. If the 503's don't do the trick, I dunno.

Keep that in mind.
 
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