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  • inkaporka
    inkaporka
    1 month
    G’day all, been a while but good to be back - anyone done a tank lift on a FXDF? Wondering if there’s a need to lift the handlebar height, and if so by how much - just looking at doing a 2” lift? I actually like the standard drag bars so would prefer not to change them but I’m all ears for advice, thanks. 
  • Trunksie
    Trunksie
    1 month
    from what I can tell a 2” tank lift on an FXDF is pretty tame and you generally don’t need to touch the bars at all. The stock drag bars usually clear the tank fine at full lock, so no need to swap them out unless you’re chasing a different look.

    Most of the time the throttle and clutch cables are sweet, the brake line is usually fine too, but it’s worth turning the bars full lock both ways after the lift just to make sure nothing’s getting pulled. The only area that can get a bit tight is the wiring under the tank, but that depends on how tidy things are under there already.

    I’m planning to just mock it up first — loosen the tank, prop it up roughly 2”, and check bar clearance, cable slack and wiring before committing. Seems like the safest bet.

  • inkaporka
    inkaporka
    1 month
    Good idea to do the mockup, might try that before I order the kit, thanks mate.
  • Uncle Ho
    Uncle Ho
    29 days ago
    I had a 2" lift on my 2007 FXDB and the only issue I had was with fuel crossover, had to very mildly bend the tubes from the tank so that the hose didn't rub on the frame.
  • inkaporka
    inkaporka
    21 days ago
    Quoting Uncle Ho on 01 Dec 2025 03:40 AM

    I had a 2" lift on my 2007 FXDB and the only issue I had was with fuel crossover, had to very mildly bend the tubes from the tank so that the hose didn't rub on the frame.

    What bars & risers did you have on the '07 mate? The drag bars on my '13 FXDF look like they will hit the tank with a 2" lift, I haven't tried the mockup yet but will as soon as I'm fit again - just had my left rotorcuff recon job.
  • Uncle Ho
    Uncle Ho
    yesterday
    Quoting Uncle Ho on 01 Dec 2025 03:40 AM

    I had a 2" lift on my 2007 FXDB and the only issue I had was with fuel crossover, had to very mildly bend the tubes from the tank so that the hose didn't rub on the frame.

    Quoting inkaporka on 09 Dec 2025 12:33 PM

    What bars & risers did you have on the '07 mate? The drag bars on my '13 FXDF look like they will hit the tank with a 2" lift, I haven't tried the mockup yet but will as soon as I'm fit again - just had my left rotorcuff recon job.



    Sorry to hear about the rotorcuff recon job... have a couple of mates who have had similar surgery. Been busy hence late reply.

    I think 8" riser with 2" pullback. Cannot recall the manufacturer.... pics will give you an idea  
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  • inkaporka
    inkaporka
    yesterday
    Awesome, thanks for the pix, great looking ride -  that's exactly the look I want. Might see if Burleigh Bars do something that will fit
  • Uncle Ho
    Uncle Ho
    yesterday
    Quoting inkaporka on 29 Dec 2025 10:25 AM

    Awesome, thanks for the pix, great looking ride -  that's exactly the look I want. Might see if Burleigh Bars do something that will fit

    This is my latest ride (2022 Low Rider S) after the Street Bob was a repairable write off. It is still floating around Victoria, but is now black.

    Have also been thinking about a tank riser too, just to get more air around the heads
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  • inkaporka
    inkaporka
    23 hours ago
    Lowrider S is probably the only bike I would own after the FXDF, and it would probably be a pre-2017 model but they are getting harder to find with reasonable kms. 
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