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REF: Body Parts

Aftermarket Handlebars, Risers and Mods

Handlebars

1“ Drag Bars w/ stock risers and cables on a 2014 XL1200C - 30” wide, 6“ pullback, 8” center. 1)
1“ Ape Hangers 2) w/ stock risers on a 2005 XL883C
Dims: 33” wide, 15“ total rise, 13” rise to grip tip, 14.5“ pullback, 10” center width. 3)
1“ (black) Moto Bar 4) w/ stock risers and cables on a 2005 XL883
Dims: 31” wide, 4.25“ rise, 2.75” pullback, 4.75“ center width. 5)

Risers

Riser Mods

Spacers

Done on a 2005 1200R
Using 3/4” sockets: a 1/2“x13 nut (3/4” hex) was epoxied in each socket. The threads were then drilled out to 1/2“. 6)

Offset Riser Blocks

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Start with some square stock aluminum, drill holes for the bars (7/8” / 1“ etc.) and mark center on the outside edge to cut a pinch slot. 8)
The pinch slot can be cut with a hacksaw.
Drill the hole for the pinch bolt, countersink that for a cap head bolt.
Drill and countersink the second hole for the mounting bolt to the upper tree. 9)


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photo courtesy of kcsporty of the XLFORUM