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Old May 8, 2023 | 01:02 PM
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What’s the best riser for bringing the bars up and back? Is it a simple install?
 
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Old May 9, 2023 | 09:58 AM
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Depending how much you want to bring the bars up and back, it could get rather involved: longer cables, hoses, and wires. If you just want a small amount, you can get away with re-routing the stock ones.
 
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Old May 10, 2023 | 02:31 PM
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I put a slight riser on my bike bringing them up about an inch and back about an inch. Install was easy, put a towel on your tank for paint protection.
 
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Old May 10, 2023 | 10:35 PM
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Are you happy with the change?
 
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Looking for feedback from people that have installed them.
 
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Old May 11, 2023 | 08:16 AM
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Happy with Rox 2” risers. Easy install.

Amazon $89

Rox Speed FX 2" Black Pivoting Handlebar Risers 4R-P2CC01

 

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Sportster handlebars are 1" diameter, I believe.
 
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Old May 11, 2023 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by hammer6315
Sportster handlebars are 1" diameter, I believe.
this is the one I bought

Amazon Amazon
 

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Do you have them on yet? Interest how they function and look.
 
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Old May 11, 2023 | 11:03 PM
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Been using it for a year. No complaints. I learned about them from others on this forum.
 
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