48 riser question
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Cruiser
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From: Raeford
48 riser question
I'm looking to put a set of HD drag bars on my 48. I don't want to be leaned over so much so I'm trying to find risers about an inch and a half to two inches. I want to retain the stock speedo location though. I have searched and I'm striking out or I'm missing something on how it works. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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I'm looking to put a set of HD drag bars on my 48. I don't want to be leaned over so much so I'm trying to find risers about an inch and a half to two inches. I want to retain the stock speedo location though. I have searched and I'm striking out or I'm missing something on how it works. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
so raising the drag bar will raise the speedo.
I don't understand why you want to raise a drag bar.
Why not get handlebars that are the height you want?
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Cruiser
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From: Raeford
I don't wanna raise it that high. Around an inch and a half. I like the look of the drag bars. I'm just not sure of how uncomfortable it will be with forwards and the spring seat. I may just jump in and give it a shot though.
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Try loner industries. They make 1" and 2" risers that retain the stock speedo.
http://lonerindustries.com/
http://lonerindustries.com/
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Cruiser
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From: Raeford
Try loner industries. They make 1" and 2" risers that retain the stock speedo.
http://lonerindustries.com/
http://lonerindustries.com/
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Road Master
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I think they look silly with Loner risers,
just use bars 1 or 2 inches taller instead.
Fewer parts/bolts is better.
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You honestly don't even need the risers. Yes, they are going to be a little lower but it is not that much lower than stock. They also have a pullback which helps with the height. My advice, get the bars first and mock them up before you start messing with the riser situation. I just installed 24 inch drags on my 48 and due to the width, I had to go with 2 inch risers so they would clear the tree. I purchased the Joker Machine triple tree (just like the one above) which enables you can use traditional risers. Great piece. I personally think the Loner Industries risers for the 48 look weird when on the bike.
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I'm currently running drag bars on my 48. I'm looking to get the loner industies 1" riser so the bars will clear the tree. Another reason I'm going with the loner risers is that I wanted to keep the stock dummy lights.