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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 12:03 AM
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Im hoping I get some good answers here. Im low on my budget now for my nightster. I put short shots on it. im getting forward controls soon. Im almost 6ft im 5 11. Im wondering has anyone just added risers to there stock nightster handlebars and loostened the bolts and just pushed there handlebars forward a few inches for a better fit with stock cables.? If yes let me know how that ride is. Ive been riding dirtbikes for 10 years and harley is a new beast to me but I like it. Oh and by the way god bless the troops in fort hood.
 
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Adding taller risers is pretty common. If you have some down time you could try longer bolts & cut some 3/4" PVC pipe for spacers just to see how much height you need to be comfortable and how much your stock cables will allow. Just a couple bucks & a good way to feel it before you throw down on risers you are unsure of.

I'm not at all suggesting you ride it like this. Please don't.
 
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