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Jul 8, 2020 | 11:33 PM

Cowboyfromhell

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From: Laughlin

Another Handlebar Question

So I have searched for the answer to this one, without any luck. I have a 2007 XL1200R that I'm looking to put 8 inch rise zbars on. I have seen posts and videos about every other model of sportster saying 8 inches and below only requires a new brake line, however....after looking at the clutch cable and wiring, I just dont see those things having enough left over slack for an additional 8 inch rise. Is the roadster an exception to the brake line only rule? Also, my sportster is dual front disc brakes, which means I cant just get a regular extended brake line because I need the whole splitter assembly which I cant find anywhere. The third thing is, my risers are those pullback risers and I would like to knowif zbars on pullback risers are gonna look stupid or not. Anybody have pics or experience with some zbars on pullback risers? And finally, the roadster has the speedometer and tac guage. If I do get a regular riser, can i use the top clamp with the gauge mounts from my current risers? I included some pics to try and show whatIm talking about.

Jul 9, 2020 | 12:56 AM

lewk

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Originally Posted by Cowboyfromhell

... I need the whole splitter assembly which I cant find anywhere ...

Go to your HD dealership and ask them to order a brake line for your 2007 XL1200R and tell them that you need it 6 inches longer than stock. Last month I got one for a friend from the local dealership here. HTH.

Last edited by lewk; Jul 9, 2020 at 12:58 AM.

Jul 9, 2020 | 04:01 AM

Andy from Sandy

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I have posted a couple of times now on this.

Remove the cables from where they attach at the engine end.

Put the new bars on with the controls, levers and cables.

Measure the gap from the end of the outer to where it goes and that is the extra length you need.

Do not guess on what others have done.

I changed the stock bars on a 2008 Custom to the ones from a Superlow that are like a mini ape and required a 4" increase in the length of the cables.

Jul 9, 2020 | 04:04 AM

Midpegs

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This is a picture of my Roadster before I owned it and to the very best of my knowledge no cables or hoses have been replaced . Thankfully I got all the parts to return it to standard before the customisation went any further . Those look like about an eight inch raise to me . I think the width of the Buckhorn bars on an 04-06 Roadster gives a greater degree of flexibility when fitting slightly higher bars . I'm actually going to stick some 1" spacers under my risers today for a little extra comfort when I go touring in Scotland .