Now I've spent plenty of hours looking for this setup. There's one guy on youtube that has done it on his 48. I have a 1200 low with a 4.5 gallon tank looking to do the same setup but can't figure out how much pullback, or lack there of is required to not bash my controls into the tank. I have already relocated the signals so those shouldn't be a problem. I read through the comments in his video and he mentioned that 32" wide bars worked for him. He also has an aftermarket 4.5 gallon tank from jp cycles, so I don't know if that would make a difference. As far as I know, my tank is a harley tank. I believe one person here had 30" bars but couldn't find anymore information than that.

Here's a link to the youtube video I'm referring to.

coles/cliff notes: Does anyone have pictures or info of their sportster with low/stock (not custom) risers and a 4.5 gallon tank? Specifically looking for which widths and pullback work with this tank.

Thanks in advance from a new harley owner.



**UPDATE**

SUCCESS!! 32" wide with 4.5" pullback work with stock cables and controls and most importantly, clearing the 4.5 gallon tank.

 

I love the look of his bike. I've seen this video before and it's really done up nice. This how i want my 48 to look. That 4.5 gallon tank from jpcycles is unavailable atm though .

 

I just picked up a 29" drag bar and 3" risers for my 08 1200L. It has 4.5 gallon tank. I got the RSD relocate speedo kit, and moving the turn signals to the forks. I am planning on doing the move soon, but mockup I don't see any problems. If you were to mount clip ons to the forks you could have a tough time with it. I will post pictures of mine, and through the process. I think I am going to do it in two steps. First do the risers and speedo relocate, and then do the drag bar separate. I will take plenty of pics and post them.

 

That video looks like he has a chip on his tank from the low mirrors.

 

Thanks Dan, looking forward to the pictures

 

Yea, that bike is awesome. I'd definitely like to get my 1200 to have a similar profile to it too.

 

At what timestamp?

 

Nice bike. But I'm weird, I like the old school BIG headlight - bigger than stock headlight. (Like I had on my Maxim XJ650) If I could find a well executed one for a Sportster I'd scarf it up

 

Hey, we're all a little weird. Whoever says they aren't is in denial. I like big headlights too. It just depends on the look that you're going for, whether it be modern & sleek or traditional & nostalgic

 

Right around the 50 second mark you get a good shot of it.