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Old May 30, 2015 | 12:20 PM
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03 XLH 883. I put a set of 26" drag bars on my bike and they have 5.5" pullback. Obviously they're hitting the tank. Whats actually hitting is the turn signal switches. Im wondering if anybody has some sudgestions on what size risers I should use to help me with the clearance issues? Thanks for your help.
 
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Have you tried rotating the bars/grips to see if they clear?
 
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Or reposition turn signals onto fork legs.

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Or reposition turn signals onto fork legs.

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He said switches not signals
 
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My mishtake, shorry!

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I was able to lift the bars just about a half inch and then rotated the grips and swithes a little. I have just about a quarter inch clearance now. So thanks for the advice. I didnt think it would make a difference but it worked. Peace! Keep the rubber side down!
 
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