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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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Default Anybody with drag bars using 5 1/2" pullback risers?
Did you have to switch cables and brake lines? I've still got the stock buckhorns and risers. Want to keep my swap to a minimum expense if I can. The drag bars I picked up do have some pullback to them too, not the broomstick style.
 
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Swapped my custom riser to 8.5" risers and 27" drags. Have enough cable left for one more inch comfably probably
 
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That is fantastic news! Exactly what I needed to hear my man!
Hang on a sec. Your "custom riser"? Those are like 5"-6" right?
 
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4" I think
 
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Did you have to switch cables and brake lines? I've still got the stock buckhorns �� and risers. Want to keep my swap to a minimum expense if I can. The drag bars I picked up do have some pullback to the too, not the broomstick style.
4" is about all you can switch to with out added expense. But if your new bars are narrower than stock that might help make up the difference.

You can't judge what Sikk50 did with his because his riser on his "C" model is about 5" to start with. Your stock riser is an inch to start with.......
 
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Originally Posted by xFreebirdx

You can't judge what Sikk50 did with his because his riser on his "C" model is about 5" to start with. Your stock riser is an inch to start with.......
Right, but it gives me an idea of approx. cable slack. Plus my buckhorns are something like 9" rise and 8" pullback as far as grip position goes. Hopefully that factor will give me enough cable and hose "play". I haven't ordered the pullback risers yet, I will be doing so before the end of the day tho. Either 4 1/2" or 5 1/2". Just hoping a few of my fellow riders have done this swap before. Oh, and the drag bars measure approx 28"
 
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Freebird, this is another opportunity where you could come help me...👍
 
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Freebird, this is another opportunity where you could come help me...��
Yea that could be fun, But logistical it wouldn't work. lol
 
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