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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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So I'm thinking that I want some risers. I'd be more comfortable if my handgrips were where the mirrors are stock. What would I need 2 or 3" risers? Would I need new cables?
 
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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 07:06 PM
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I got 8.5" without "needing" linger cables. After I did a lift and tuck I have enough room for another inch comfortably. I'm sure you'll be fine with that small of a rise
 
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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 11:06 PM
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What does your triple tree look like? Anything in THIS post? If so you might have trouble with risers
 
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 02:21 AM
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Aklim what do you mean by anything in this post? There's only one post whats the difference between a regular triple tree and abnormal.
 
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Aklim what do you mean by anything in this post? There's only one post whats the difference between a regular triple tree and abnormal.
Normal triple trees I am referring to look like THIS and you can bolt risers to it. Mine looks like the one in the first pic where the riser is part of the triple tree clamp.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 10:17 AM
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I'm putting 2" risers on my nightster to bring my frisco bars up . Doing it today
 
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 05:56 AM
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I'm putting 2" risers on my nightster to bring my frisco bars up . Doing it today
Let us know how you make out - particularly with the stock cable lengths making the "stretch".
 
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What risers did you use? I just ordered some frisco bars and want to raise them up some? Got any pics? did your cables reach?

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