$800 for 6" riser install?
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Tourer
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From: Jersey Shore
$800 for 6" riser install?
I want to have 6" pullback risers installed on my 2012 FatBoy, they have a 1.7" pullback which would make the bike more comfortable. I have a touring seat on the bike because I need the back support, in combo with the risers, it should be just right for a comfortable ride. The risers are $170 and The Service Manager said it would take about 4 hours labor, $300, plus all the cables would have to be replaced, another $300. So I'm looking at an $800 bill for 1.7" of pullback. Does this sound right to those of you who are familiar with the mechanics of the job? I have neither the knowledge or equipment to do the job myself. Any and all insights and advice would be most welcome!
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Dude. Sounds spendy! Do the wires need to be extended? It's really not a bad job. If you pick up a manual you can learn how to pull the tank and then it's just time.
Are they running the wires through the bars?
I've done it 4 times now, if I lived close I'd do it for ya!
Have you shopped for new bars? Tons of em out there, I've always like the wild ones harley bars. 1 and 1/4...
I bet you do have the tools. easy shop tools, a few wrenches and some wiring work.
Are they running the wires through the bars?
I've done it 4 times now, if I lived close I'd do it for ya!
Have you shopped for new bars? Tons of em out there, I've always like the wild ones harley bars. 1 and 1/4...
I bet you do have the tools. easy shop tools, a few wrenches and some wiring work.
Road Master
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Find another dealer because that one's full of crap. I got the HD 6" pullback risers installed on my 2012 Fat Boy Lo with ABS by my local dealer. I think I paid somewhere around 250 or so for risers and install. I didn't need any new cables. The only cable that really fits tight or somewhat is the upper brake line and it's been fine for at least 10,000 miles. I would have done it myself but the dealer wasn't sure if it would need new cables or not. If I had known it didn't I would have done it myself since it's a fairly easy job. Definitely get a new dealer or buy the risers online and take the bike to an indy with a good local rep.
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I added the 4.5" pullbacks to my Slim and all cables were fine, and I believe there was enough slack leftover to go a little further...
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get an independent mechanic to do that job at least. that sounds like a dealership price.
I had my entire front end pulled, painted, and replaced, with new risers, cables, and bars, for $500.
not including parts I will add. But still $500 labor for pulling the whole front assembly off and replacing it after painting. not bad.
I had my entire front end pulled, painted, and replaced, with new risers, cables, and bars, for $500.
not including parts I will add. But still $500 labor for pulling the whole front assembly off and replacing it after painting. not bad.
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I installed some 4" pullback risers on my heritage took around an hour or so, no new cables needed............. invest in a manual and give it a shot, its not that bad. in fact it was easy....... good luck Man.
