i'm actually fighting myself to go out there and do work... i'm pissed about the wheel situation (waiting on the 21x3.5 to come into stock)....but, i guess since we are all gonna die here in north florida because of this hurricane (everyone is home), i should go ahead and get out there.

 

Come on, I lived down there in Florida most of my life. You're doing this all wrong

It's time for a hurricane party

 

Yeah... My only three-day weekend of the year, and whatever is left of your weather is supposed to hit us perfectly over those three days.

Thanks a million!

 

my first rodeo, this one

5 day weekend for me! may have to buy a new jeep if it gets trashed by falling tree or flying gator...

 

After Andrew in '92 I never gave another hurricane or tropical storm any thought; I wasn't afraid of any storm after that monster

Hunker down; food, water, radio, and fuel for your generator if you've got one. Beyond that, a few 30 packs and beef jerky and you'll be good to go!

Channel some REO Speedwagon; I actually love to see the power of those storms...

 

Went out and installed the 3" inch riser extenstions....
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A few things the became 100% clear after i finished

1. My sportster is f***ing awesome:
   
   
   
2. The stock Bushings can't handle the increased leverage.... upping to solid bushings was a good call ... i think... no idea how that will actually play out.
   
   bushings cant handle the leverage - YouTube
   
   
3. i love the height but, i think i'm going to go find some t-bars or more stable risers with beefier foundations. looks like 8" from base to bars... is this the right way to measure them? the grips are sitting up at about 10-12"
   

 

Those 3" fat riser extensions look great! I love it

 

you were right, plenty of slack in cables and lines.

 

I see you edited your post and added info on the bushings; I've always run solids for the exact reason you've now found. The increased leverage will show you just how pathetic the rubber bushings are. Poly bushings are decent but the solids never need to be replaced.

I'm glad it all worked out; I'd checked the 'fish before I responded to your PM to be absolutely certain, same part numbers between our bike years.

Now I want to go to a 3" tank lift and 3" riser extensions. That looks great, my friend

 

It's really lookin' GREAT!

Also, I LOVE your Sportster!