Installed a set of 8 1/2" risers with the stock handlebars the other day to get my hands up a bit higher. Originally looked at the whole mini-apes route, but i wanted to try something not too many people do. I didn't have to change anything other than the brake line, and I technically didn't have to do that either (as you'll see in the pics).

My hands rest a little above my shoulders (I'm 5'8") and I'm in a more upright riding position. I'll probably look into extending the wiring harness but for now rerouting it around the tank is working. Might just put a tank lift on and tuck it under the tank instead haha. Enjoy the pics!

Before:



After:

 

Looks like it may be time to clean the rust off those spark plugs.

 

Not a fan sorry to me it looks dorky and out of place. Also don't like how the newer Nightsters have a mat-black brow looks better as gloss black.

 

Deff different, is it more comfortable?

 

How's it handle too?

 

Im not a fan either of the highrisers but if they feel good run it. T-barz may look better.

 

They look like the MX style t-bars. Your bike man, do you!

 

+1

But definitely kudos on going your own route!

 

Looks very different, not a fan either but a good set of T bars might be a better answer. I'm thinking Ape Hangers may be the better choice even if it is a common thing.Just looks strange. In the end though it's yours and if ya like it more power to ya

 

I like it, I have 6" and stock iron bars which don't have as much rise. the handling is way better than apes.