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Jun 10, 2006 | 11:07 PM

lostrider06

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got a 06 883 fixen to put drag bars on it will i have to by risers or will it work with the stock clamps

Jun 11, 2006 | 12:31 PM

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drag bars can be used with the stock risor and clamp cables may be a little short risor change can be made for looks or comfort. a stright higher risor or pullback is a common change while putting on drag bars.

Jun 11, 2006 | 01:15 PM

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I went with the stock clamps when i put my drag bars on, it helped to stretch me out since im pretty tall at 6'3". I also had the wiring run inside the bars, cleaned everything up reall nice.

Jun 11, 2006 | 08:10 PM

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thats what im wanting is the stretched out look im about 5 10 so think ill try the stock clamps first an maybe ad risers if i have to later

Jun 11, 2006 | 10:37 PM

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I'm also around 5-10 and i just put dragbars on with stock riser and it streched me out alot but i like the leaning forword alittle feel. You will also want to look into a turnsignal relocation kit if you have a 883 custom

Jun 12, 2006 | 02:02 AM

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I've got 2 bikes with drag bars. Both have about a 4" pullback. One has 6" straight risers and the other has 6" risers with a 1" bend. It all depends on your seat position, the length of your arms and where the grips are most comfortable for you. I even tried the broomstick drag bars but took them off after about 5 minutes (very awkward position and too stretched out).

Jun 12, 2006 | 07:01 AM

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will the front turning signals have to be relocated to the forks with the drag bars or will they clear the tank

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Jun 12, 2006 | 10:13 PM

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will the front turning signals have to be relocated to the forks with the drag bars or will they clear the tank

Without risers your signals will tickle the tank. If you like the feel without risers I suggest you get the signal relocation kit from HD. It was only about $40 and it really cleans up your controls anyway. I put a 4 1/2" rise with 1 1/2" pullback with my drag bars and they are comfortable.