Risers for Roadglide
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From: MA
Risers for Roadglide
Has anyone put on risers for a 2006 Roadglide.
I'm looking for about 2 inch height increase and about a 1 inch pull back. Also, would like to know if you can install risers and leave the plastic cover in place.
Thanks
I'm looking for about 2 inch height increase and about a 1 inch pull back. Also, would like to know if you can install risers and leave the plastic cover in place.
Thanks
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RE: Risers for Roadglide
Risers? Seen it done... Need to CUT HOLES!!!
Why not just change to WILD 1's Chubbies http://www.wild1inc.com
or some other Handlebar???
I have the WO513's - 8 1\2" Baby Apes
Why not just change to WILD 1's Chubbies http://www.wild1inc.com
or some other Handlebar???
I have the WO513's - 8 1\2" Baby Apes
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RE: Risers for Roadglide
I agree. If you want a different hand position get some different bars. (I changed to stock bars from a Dyna Wide Glide) None of that plastic around the bars and ignition will fit if you put on taller risers
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RE: Risers for Roadglide
Rollntiger, just how easy is it to do the WG bars? Cann you explain the process and what changes you have to make.
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RE: Risers for Roadglide
WideGlide bars are great on RGs (and RK's).
The install is quite simple, even for those with only marginal mechanical skills. Should take only a couple hours (or less)for almost anyone. Just a few tools are required. All stock cables & wiring works. The only change rerequired is re-routing the clutch cable so that it runs outside the "snout"... so that it is between the left inner fairing and the left fork tube. THen you will need to add a cable clamp like the one that is used on a RoadKing - where it mounts to the side of the fork assembly.
It's very simple and istime well spent. Total cost is just under $50 for WG (pre-2006) bars and the clamp.
The install is quite simple, even for those with only marginal mechanical skills. Should take only a couple hours (or less)for almost anyone. Just a few tools are required. All stock cables & wiring works. The only change rerequired is re-routing the clutch cable so that it runs outside the "snout"... so that it is between the left inner fairing and the left fork tube. THen you will need to add a cable clamp like the one that is used on a RoadKing - where it mounts to the side of the fork assembly.
It's very simple and istime well spent. Total cost is just under $50 for WG (pre-2006) bars and the clamp.
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RE: Risers for Roadglide
ORIGINAL: swicegk
Rollntiger, just how easy is it to do the WG bars? Cann you explain the process and what changes you have to make.
Rollntiger, just how easy is it to do the WG bars? Cann you explain the process and what changes you have to make.
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RE: Risers for Roadglide
ORIGINAL: PhilM
WideGlide bars are great on RGs (and RK's).
The install is quite simple, even for those with only marginal mechanical skills. Should take only a couple hours (or less)for almost anyone. Just a few tools are required. All stock cables & wiring works. The only change rerequired is re-routing the clutch cable so that it runs outside the "snout"... so that it is between the left inner fairing and the left fork tube. THen you will need to add a cable clamp like the one that is used on a RoadKing - where it mounts to the side of the fork assembly.
It's very simple and istime well spent. Total cost is just under $50 for WG (pre-2006) bars and the clamp.
WideGlide bars are great on RGs (and RK's).
The install is quite simple, even for those with only marginal mechanical skills. Should take only a couple hours (or less)for almost anyone. Just a few tools are required. All stock cables & wiring works. The only change rerequired is re-routing the clutch cable so that it runs outside the "snout"... so that it is between the left inner fairing and the left fork tube. THen you will need to add a cable clamp like the one that is used on a RoadKing - where it mounts to the side of the fork assembly.
It's very simple and istime well spent. Total cost is just under $50 for WG (pre-2006) bars and the clamp.