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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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Today I realized that my hands would be much happier about 4 inches higher and maybe a few inches back. The stock position is making me slouch.

Anyone have a recommendation for handlebars that would get me there for a good price? Most of what I've seen are much taller or much shorter.

I also assume at this height I'll need to swap the brake line, clutch cable, and throttle cables? Does the wiring harness have enough slack or will I have issues there too?

My list of stuff I want for this bike isn't getting any shorter...
 
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 08:52 PM
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If you are only going up 4 inches you will be fine, I have 8 inch mini apes and all I changed was the front brake line
 
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 09:13 PM
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Dont mean to hijack this, but do you have a pic of them 8" mini's on your custom?
 
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JeffJA
Dont mean to hijack this, but do you have a pic of them 8" mini's on your custom?
I wouldn't mind seeing them as well even if they're a bit higher than I'm thinking I want to go...

Actually, I'll bet they're to the left of your name?
 

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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 09:35 PM
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I went the opposite route.
I ditched my Customs stock riser, and relocated the speedo. I'm currently running Biltwell Tracker bars, but without the stock risers I have more options available when I decide to switch bars again.
 
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yeah there is some pics on here but here ya go



 
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