ADJUSTING YOUR HAND POSITION STOCK HANDLEBAR
RIDER BASICS
Just about every model of HarleyDavidson® motorcycle comes with a different stock handlebar. Selected to complement the style of the bike, the handlebar may be the ideal shape for many riders, but of course, not everyone has the same physical characteristics.
You may think you are perfectly happy with the way your bike is adjusted. But that doesn’t mean that it is correctly set up for you. We get used to our bikes – our muscles become trained and we end up accommodating the bike. It is far better to take the time to make the bike accommodate you.
STOCK HANDLEBAR WITH RISERS
If you are satisfied with your handlebar’s width and wrist position, but wish it was just a little higher, lower, or closer to you, your dealer can recommend a set of handlebar risers that move the bar into your comfort zone.
If the stock handlebar has the correct width and hand position for you, but seems just a little too far away, we offer riser kits that bring the controls within reach. Straight and curved risers are available for many model and handlebar combinations.
RISER DIMENSIONS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT RISER DIMENSIONS Description Touring & Trike Softail® – FLSTC Softail – FLSTF & FLSTFB Softail – FLSTN Softail – FLSTSB Softail – FLST Softail – FXST Softail – FXSTC Softail – FXSTB Softail – FXCWC Dyna® – FXD Dyna – FXDC Dyna – FXDB Dyna – FXDL & FXDB Dyna – FXDWG Dyna – FXDF & FXDWG XL – 883C & 1200C XL – 883N & 1200N XL– 883L & 883R XL – 1200X XL – 1200L VRSC™ – VRSCD/DX
ACCESSORY RISER DIMENSIONS*
Bar Diameter (in)
Height (in)
Pull Back (in)
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.25 1.25 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
1.70 1.94 2.40 4.45 2.60 1.86 4.43 1.94 6.00 n/a 1.86 1.86 1.00 4.39 2.27 5.00 4.73 2.07 2.07 0.94 1.86 2.68
0.00 0.39 0.87 1.30 0.00 0.00 1.50 0.39 0.00 n/a 0.00 0.00 n/a 1.61 0.60 0.60 1.13 0.00 0.00 n/a 0.00 0.40
Kit P/N
Description
56916-07 55996-09 56269-09 56267-09 56296-05 56290-05 56066-82A 56063-82A 56266-09 56223-98 56789-05 46809-09 56929-10 56931-10
Fat-Bar Risers Black Fat-Risers Curved Pullback, 4" Curved Pullback, 6" Slotted Riser Deluxe Pullback Riser Curved Riser, 4" Straight Riser, 4" Curved Riser, 6" Straight Riser, 6" Road King Fat-Riser Riser Kit for Headlight Nacelle One-Piece Riser, Chrome One-Piece Riser, Black
Bar Diameter (in)
Height (in)
Pull Back (in)
1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.25 1.0 1.25 1.25
3.6 5.0 4.0 6.0 5.2 4.5 4.4 4.0 6.0 6.0 1.6 1.9 4.1 4.1
0.0 0.6 1.3 1.7 1.5 1.3 1.5 0.0 1.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Riser Center to Center
FIT SHOP TIPS Getting the fit right may be as simple as adjusting the Original Equipment handlebar and controls. With the bike blocked in the upright position and you in the saddle, your Dealer can loosen the handlebar clamp and rotate the bar for a closer match to your ideal fit.
Once the grips fall naturally to hand, your Dealer can also adjust the hand control lever position. Rotating the switches and levers to a level position puts your wrists in a relaxed position, and reduces the strain of lifting your fingers to reach a too-high lever.
*NOTE: Installation of some handlebars and risers may require a change in clutch and/or throttle cable and brake hose for some models. Handlebar height is regulated in many states. Check state or local laws before installation.