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Considering a '19 Fatboy 114

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Old 09-08-2019, 10:38 AM
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Did it. There we go:

 
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I have a new 2019 Low Rider and didn't like the reach to the handlebars, but I like the handlebars. Installed the 4" riser that moves the handlebars about 2" up and 2" back and then rolled the mount angle slightly. These changes worked very well for me and now feel more comfortable on the bike. Good luck.
 
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One more thing; regardless of what the dealer tells you, you will need new cables. The fit is just to tight when the handlebars are fully turned if you don't get some extended cables.
 
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Congrats on the new ride. Looks great.
 
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Congrats! Enjoy!
 
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Originally Posted by Las Vegas Jim
One more thing; regardless of what the dealer tells you, you will need new cables. The fit is just to tight when the handlebars are fully turned if you don't get some extended cables.
I put the 4" HD risers on mine with the stock bars. But didn't need to swap out any cables. I did end up having to let the stock rubber grommet loose from the clamp on the brake cable but that was all I had to do. My cables have been fine. But then I have my bars turned down toward me to bring them back even further. Just short of hitting my legs on full turns. Maybe that's the difference?
 
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I put the 4" HD risers on mine with the stock bars. But didn't need to swap out any cables. I did end up having to let the stock rubber grommet loose from the clamp on the brake cable but that was all I had to do. My cables have been fine. But then I have my bars turned down toward me to bring them back even further. Just short of hitting my legs on full turns. Maybe that's the difference?
Ditto for me on my fatboy, that is, 4" risers and no cables swap. I didn't even have to let the stock rubber grommet loose for the brake cable. I just readjusted the brake cable position and then re-tightened.
 
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Originally Posted by iHodor
I put the 4" HD risers on mine with the stock bars. But didn't need to swap out any cables. I did end up having to let the stock rubber grommet loose from the clamp on the brake cable but that was all I had to do. My cables have been fine. But then I have my bars turned down toward me to bring them back even further. Just short of hitting my legs on full turns. Maybe that's the difference?
Do you have a picture of that? I'm kinda curious what it looks like with the risers over stock.
 
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Originally Posted by Msquad

I put risers on my FB and didn't change anything else (cables etc.). Made it way more comfortable.
I have been kicking around the idea of buying a 2019 Fatboy, but wasn't sure I wanted to deal with replacing the handlebars, etc. to make it more comfortable for my height (6'2", 240lbs, 34" inseam). This might be the answer for me - how tall are you?
 


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