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Old 03-13-2019, 02:01 AM
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So the dealer i just bought my bike told me i'd have to relocate my turn signals from the top of the tubes to the lower down to have drag bars.
I've seen these with the drag bars and the turns not relocated.

Anyone help me with this? What size risers do i need to make drag bars fit and not have to relocated my turns?

IF you have drag bars, please post photos!
 
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The "rise" is going to depend on how much clearance you need.
Just be aware that the 48 needs a "different" riser because
the bottom handlebar clamp is cast as part of the top tripple tree.

here's an example:
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...ight-2010-2017

Good luck,

T.
 

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The new front end i guess requires a different part from Harley, and they require the turns to be relocated but they didn't in the 15 model year....
I think a 1 inch would be perfect i don't see a need for 2 inches... i don't know without trying it but if i buy all the **** and it doesn't work i'm still out the parts and the labor so.. meh
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The "rise" is going to depend on how much clearance you need.
Just be aware that the 48 needs a "different" riser because
the bottom handlebar clamp is cast as part of the top tripple tree.

here's an example:
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...ight-2010-2017

Good luck,

T.
 
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I have drags on my 16 and the turn signals needed relocated
 
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I have drags on my 16 and the turn signals needed relocated
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\Do you have photos of your bike that i can see?
 
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Here you go!
 
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A better view
 
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A better view


Alright that doesn't look as bad as i thought it was going to... what is that black cover you have over the headlamp?
 
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Also what kind of exhaust do you have? I wanted those, but i have the Vance and Hines Big Radius, which look similar, but i want to get them heatwrapped too!
 
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Also what kind of exhaust do you have? I wanted those, but i have the Vance and Hines Big Radius, which look similar, but i want to get them heatwrapped too!

It is a headlight guard. Fairly cheap, looks awesome, I think, and protects your headlight from rocks. My exhaust is the Bassani Radial Sweepers. I love the sound. Very loud, even with the baffles. My only complaint is I wish it was the stainless steel. These are rusting. I need to remove them, repaint, and rewrap.
 


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