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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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hey guys i been searching but cnt seem to find any pics. i have mini apes now on stock risers and was considering drag bars for more aggressive riding. but im 6'3 so i dnt wanna lean over too far so im considering 8 or 10" risers with broomstick bars or drags or t-bars anyone have pics of this on a sporty?
 
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 05:06 AM
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if ur 6'3" i dont think ur gonna have any issues wth leaning over the bike. get drags on stock risers and u should be fine. im 5'5" and i lean over the tank but its not uncomfortable
 
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 05:21 AM
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I use 6-1/2" pullback risers with my Buffalo Drags....LOVE 'EM!

 
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the leaning wont bother me but i jus dnt wanna be fully hunched over with forwards i think it might look awkward. thnx those risers look great!!!!
 
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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that's sick man!!
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here is a pic of 4.5 st riser on mine
 
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those look good but im wondering wat 8" risers or t bars would look like i think ima have to order them and try.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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I've been running cheap 6" risers painted black with harley's mini apes to find my bar height. I'm 5' 10". I'm really comfortable at that height. I have new bars on order so I can lose the risers. WOW it takes these custom shops long to produce a product. I don't like the look of the riser on a nightster. Hope the pic helps.
 
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thank you thats what i was looking for. i would be running drags with it not the apes. but yea the might look to high. maybe ill try running short ones just worried about them being too low. thanks for the helps guys the pics have helped my decision.
 
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I plan on trying my drag bars with the stockers first and if that doesn't work out I will order a set of 4.5" risers. Can't hurt and could save you some money in the end. I also think the 6"s are kind of high for the look of the Nightster.
 
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