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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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Hey all! I'm in the market looking for a set of risers for my 09 Nightster and I can't seem to find what I'm looking for at a good price... believe me, I've done searches, google, etc.

What I'm looking for is a narrow (non "fat" look to them) pair of straight 3" risers (preferably in black so I don't have to shell out some loot to have em powder coated) with a NON-staggered bolt pattern.

The ONLY risers I found that REALLY have the look I'm going for are the Roland Sands Design 3" risers that are actually available in black. ONLY problem is their $170.00 MSRP price tag attached to them, and they don't even come with the mounting bolts for that price!!! WTF is that about!?!?!

Now, I reaaaaally don't wanna have to go and drop that kind of money on a set of risers... but am I going to have to??? If anyone knows where I can get a set of 3" straight risers that has the same look as the RSD risers, but at a more affordable price, please PM me and point me in the right direction. Thanks all!!!
 
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 03:56 PM
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I have a set of 4 inch risers in black. I just replaced them with 6in. They are a little scuffed, but nothing a shot from the rattle can cant fix. Drop me a PM and we can work out a deal. I also have a set of Brand New still in the box set of 4inch risers that are vented. These are the exact same risers I have. If you are interested let me know.
http://cgi.ebay.com/INDIAN-MOTORCYCL...item20ad7a95e2
 

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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 12:19 PM
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Anyone else have anything like what I'm looking for or know where I can get em?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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OK, my offer still stands. Pm me if you change your mind.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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Joker Machine sells em too but around the same price range. Someone on here just cut they're top clamp too look like the ones you're talking about...but theyre still staggered.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 10:01 PM
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Here are some I just saw in the J&P Cycles catalog. Alot cheaper.

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/5000586

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/5000235

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/500-025

You'll still have to paint or powder coat em black but it's not very expensive to have that done.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 11:25 PM
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Wow, those "straight risers" look nearly perfect! Thanks for the links Mreed! I'm def gonna have to consider those!
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Here are some I just saw in the J&P Cycles catalog. Alot cheaper.

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/5000586

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/5000235

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/500-025

You'll still have to paint or powder coat em black but it's not very expensive to have that done.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 06:51 AM
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I ended up getting my RSD risers after all! Ahhhh, I love eBay! Thanks for all your help!
 
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thats what i was going to say, check out ebay. ive found soooo much stuff, and deals, on there.
 
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