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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 02:11 PM
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Howdy, new to the forum but need advice. Wanting to put drag bars on the Nightster, but need to know what all is involved?? Please toss me some advice...

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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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well you need to figure out what size risers you want, alot of people go with the 6" riser and bars off a night train, i didnt have to get any longer cables or anything for mine you will have to extend the speedo wires
 
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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i went with 3-3/4" straight riser.powder coted those and bars.all cables were long enough.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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I put 6" risers + drag bars on my nightster and it just misses the tank. I love them. I putdrag barson in about 30 min. without help. I wish I had bought a service manual before I did it becauseit would have goneeasier. I also had to replace my left grip... it tore as I tried to remove it using a silicone and flat bar. Bike looks tuff.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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ORIGINAL: davidh

I put 6" risers + drag bars on my nightster and it just misses the tank. I love them. I putdrag barson in about 30 min. without help. I wish I had bought a service manual before I did it becauseit would have goneeasier. I also had to replace my left grip... it tore as I tried to remove it using a silicone and flat bar. Bike looks tuff.
Pics?? I want drag bars on my Nightster, but I'm having trouble visualizing where the grips will end up. I know I want the grips lower and more forward, are they lower with the 6 inch risers? I was thinking shorter risers, but obviously they need to clear the tank... how much more forward/lower are they?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 09:50 AM
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I went with stock risers and relocated the signals to save some $

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