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Old 08-02-2013 | 12:51 PM
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I'm looking for a drag bar similar to the one that HD has available but I'd like to do it without putting risers on it. does anyone have any recommendations or part numbers for direct fit without risers?
 
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Old 08-02-2013 | 01:51 PM
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I just put some HDs on my bike and it required no risers. Who said you need risers?
 
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Old 08-02-2013 | 02:54 PM
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Just heard different stories an such about needing them. Any particular part number?
 
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Old 08-02-2013 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JasonDeal
I just put some HDs on my bike and it required no risers. Who said you need risers?
Hope your able to help me out . Looking for drag bars to put on my sporty. Any advice which kind and what to look for . Thanks alot
 
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Old 08-02-2013 | 05:15 PM
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Only reason you might need taller risers is if your turn signals hit the tank with the lower bars, but I think that is only an issue with the 4.5 gallon tanks. Even so, you can relocate the signals to the forks if you really need to.
 
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Old 08-02-2013 | 06:47 PM
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Think in bout just ordering HD bars they offer.
 
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Old 08-02-2013 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by edgeofinsanity
Only reason you might need taller risers is if your turn signals hit the tank with the lower bars, but I think that is only an issue with the 4.5 gallon tanks. Even so, you can relocate the signals to the forks if you really need to.
+1 - just move the lights...
 
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Old 08-03-2013 | 12:07 AM
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black 1" drag bar bars 28" wide harley chopper customs dimpled new : Amazon.com : Automotive black 1" drag bar bars 28" wide harley chopper customs dimpled new : Amazon.com : Automotive

Those are super cheap but they are pretty close to the HD drag bars. I had them on my bike before, they are gloss so be careful tightening them down or sliding them back and forth. They have grooves for your wires already, may have to file a little bit but I got my handle bars on without any of that.
 
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Old 08-03-2013 | 07:03 AM
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I also have them on my sporty, no risers
 
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Old 08-03-2013 | 09:56 AM
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I have the HD drag bar installed. The bar sits really close on top of the fork nut.
 


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