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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 08:16 AM
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Whats going on guys? Just swinging by for some opinions of others. I got a 2011 48 that i love! however i want to make it a little more different looking and raise my hands a little while riding.

Any suggestions on Brands of Z bars with raisers or Mini Apes? I just something maybe a few inches higher then stock without breaking the bank!
 
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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 08:10 PM
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I run biltwell zed bars on mine.. Pics in my profile.. Love them and didn't have to extended any cables..
 
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 07:12 AM
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Thanks bgup! Ya bike looks awesome! I was looking at those Zeds just wasn't sure about having to extend cables and how much it actually added to hight.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 12:44 PM
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Thanks man.. They are a couple inches narrower and a couple inches higher.. 20 min to install.. I love the look and the higher bars improved my riding stance and took away any back pain after long rides..
 
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I run biltwell zed bars on mine.. Pics in my profile.. Love them and didn't have to extended any cables..
What size rise are on your scoot? My daughter has a 48 and wants some taller bars.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 03:07 PM
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I've got the Harley mini apes on mine. Love them. I also like the z eds but they're harder to run wires through.
 
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What's that tallest you think you could go with stock wiring/lines
 
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no risers on mine just bars
 
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Originally Posted by bgup619
I run biltwell zed bars on mine.. Pics in my profile.. Love them and didn't have to extended any cables..
So, your front brake line worked out ok with the 2" higher bars? Mine is a 2013 48 and all the cables and wiring look like they would be plenty long enough but the front brake line doesn't look like it could be moved any higher. (stock bars). I have this burning pain across my shoulders and upper back at about 30 miles into flight. Thinking that raising the bars a couple inches might help out. I'm 5'-8" with forward controls. Any of you experiencing this pain from the stock bars? Also thinking about 2" risers but that front brake line is the hold up.


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The zed bars are narrow and it makes up the difference in height. So yes my brake line reached. My back would get a little sore around the 50 mile mark with the stock bars.. I rode 200 miles or so last Sunday with no back pain and a stock seat..
 
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