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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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Default What A Difference A Riser Makes.....

Guess I never paid much attention, as my FatBoy already had a 4.5" pullback handlebar riser installed when I got the bike.

I believe the previous owner said it was theriser from the softail deluxe, but I don't know....

Anyway, with the 4.5" pullback the stock bars fit and feel perfect. I'm 6'2", andI can lean back slightly with the grips in a natural, comfortable position. Makes for a great riding position.

I put a few miles on a friends 2004 FatBoy (with the stock bar and risers), and what a difference. I had to lean forward slightlywhen riding, and it wasn't very comfortable after a few miles...

It's amazing that somethingas simple as aextended pullback riser can make such adifference in riding comfort...



 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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Looks nice! Do you happen to have any pictures from a little further distance from the bike?

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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 01:47 PM
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Default RE: What A Difference A Riser Makes.....

I have A set of risers like that that came off a 03 Lowrider Bars And stock seat if anyone is interested?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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Does that require cabeling changes?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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ORIGINAL: fbhawg

Does that require cabeling changes?
Nope. I checked, and going with the 4 - 4.5" pullbacks didn't require extended cables. Plenty of slack using the stock cables.

Here are a couple of pictures from a little further out.



 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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And those are stock bars also aren't they? So it's a 2 minute bolt on and done? I've been thinking of doing this.We have the same Fatboy, nice bike. Mark
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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One more try, all stock, will the risers work?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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Default RE: What A Difference A Riser Makes.....

I'm using the stock bar and the stock cables..

It's just a matter of removing the old 'short risers' andinstalling the new risers.

I was really surprised at the difference in comfort by having the stock bar a couple of inches higher and pulled back towards your body.

 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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Thanks OFG, I'm getting them tomorrow.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 01:20 AM
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I switched from the stock risers to the HD slotted pullbacks. Big difference in comfort level on longer trips. Had to fiddle with the wiring fasteners on the left side of tank to get a little slack and reshape the brake line a bit but no big deal. Definitely worth the 15 minutes that it took.
 
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