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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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I have an 08 Nightster and I'm thinking about changing the risers. If I go with a 4 or 6" riser would I need to change the cables?

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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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i want to do the same thing. so even with 6 inch riser you wont need to change your cables? anyone know where you can get the risers in black?

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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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no need to change anything . I've got 6" risers with drag bars .
 
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do you have any pics of the 6 inch risers with drag bars
 
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