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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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I plan on putting Nightrain bars on my 07 Sportster. I am going to use the stock riser and I'm wondering if the cables will be to long now as these bars don't have as much rise. I'm just concerned that it is going to look sloppy. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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I don't think it would look sloppy. Just make sure you secure the cables so there is a little bit extra....then secure the excess well.

I think somebeody did that to my bike. I bought my 99 Sporty used. It has drag bars on it...but there is a little excess cable. It looks just fine.

I wouldn't worry too much. I think it will work just fine.
 
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I put flat drag bars on and it looks fine so you should be OK too.
 
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