risers and drag bar combos
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risers and drag bar combos
I have a 2000 1200 sportster. I purchased 24 inch drag bars for it and i'm having a hard time figuring out what risers to get so that the switches don't smack my peanut tank. I like the shorter bars but i think 24 inch may be to short. Let me know what risers will work to keep the bars a low and level so that my bars don't smack my tank. Thanks Shawn. sorry for the noeb questions. I didn't have very good luck researching.
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From: Valatie NY
RE: risers and drag bar combos
dont worry about bieng a n00b we were all once and some (like myself) still are
as for drags I have 32 inch wide drags with a slight pullback (18 degrees) with stock risers (and forward controls), i kinda like the wider bars more , but the shorter ones look good too, if you go wider and relocate the turn signals to the forks as i did, it will be a whole lot cheaper says the dealer, good looking harley risers add 120$ and then you'll need a different speedo mount i spent roughly 500$ (dealer installed) on my bars including braided cables from drag and the turn signal relocation... the bars themselves were a mere 28$ (flanders drags) i will post pics tommorow once i get the new seat on....
It was almost worth the money the bike is twice as fun to ride as it was with the buckhorns and a whole lot more stable
I only saw one drawback about this i dunno if it was the bars or the new stealth grips i had put on but my thumbs hurt after riding for a lil while
as for drags I have 32 inch wide drags with a slight pullback (18 degrees) with stock risers (and forward controls), i kinda like the wider bars more , but the shorter ones look good too, if you go wider and relocate the turn signals to the forks as i did, it will be a whole lot cheaper says the dealer, good looking harley risers add 120$ and then you'll need a different speedo mount i spent roughly 500$ (dealer installed) on my bars including braided cables from drag and the turn signal relocation... the bars themselves were a mere 28$ (flanders drags) i will post pics tommorow once i get the new seat on....
It was almost worth the money the bike is twice as fun to ride as it was with the buckhorns and a whole lot more stable
I only saw one drawback about this i dunno if it was the bars or the new stealth grips i had put on but my thumbs hurt after riding for a lil while
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From: Edmonton Alberta Canada
RE: risers and drag bar combos
I think the 24's might require a riser, with the 32" you will be fine with the stock riser even if you don't relocate the signals.
And Killah, that looks much better with the new bars, kinda makes the back end look heavy nowwith the bags.
And Killah, that looks much better with the new bars, kinda makes the back end look heavy nowwith the bags.
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From: Oro Valley, AZ
RE: risers and drag bar combos
Hey Killah, that does look sweet. How is the riding position? I am thinking about doing the same thing with my 1200N, but was concerned that I would be leaned way forward, ala crotch rocket[:@]
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From: Valatie NY
RE: risers and drag bar combos
ORIGINAL: Drodd8
Hey Killah, that does look sweet. How is the riding position? I am thinking about doing the same thing with my 1200N, but was concerned that I would be leaned way forward, ala crotch rocket[:@]
Hey Killah, that does look sweet. How is the riding position? I am thinking about doing the same thing with my 1200N, but was concerned that I would be leaned way forward, ala crotch rocket[:@]
(its the best i could come up with[&:])
I'm just leaned a little more forward than either of them because of the low risers, The hand controls are basically an inch behind the foward foot controls, and i can see half of my head in the gas cap when i look down I'll try to get a picture of me on it but no ones home to help me.[>:] It doesn't make you look to crotch rockety with the harley exhaust note IMO
With mids its more racier and sportier than forwards, hotlap would be the one to talk to if you have mids
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From: Valatie NY
RE: risers and drag bar combos
ORIGINAL: HOTLAP
I think the 24's might require a riser, with the 32" you will be fine with the stock riser even if you don't relocate the signals.
And Killah, that looks much better with the new bars, kinda makes the back end look heavy now with the bags.
I think the 24's might require a riser, with the 32" you will be fine with the stock riser even if you don't relocate the signals.
And Killah, that looks much better with the new bars, kinda makes the back end look heavy now with the bags.
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