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Message started by MiCTLaN on 08/15/12 at 19:36:35

Title: Risers
Post by MiCTLaN on 08/15/12 at 19:36:35

I have a 2005 S40 with the really long (4"?) pull back risers and drag bars, as pictured below... I'd like to see about trying to push the handlebars forward and perhaps down a bit. What are the shortest risers that you can put on the S40 with the stock drag bars and not interfere with the tank...

More importantly, does anyone have any advice on where to find a shorter set of risers that will fit the handlebars?

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5160/7427432074_ccca54df46_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mictlan74/7427432074/)

Title: Re: Risers
Post by Johnny57 on 08/15/12 at 21:40:55

Stock risers on older bikes are basically "zero" inches high. A 1.5 inch spacer will make drag bars clear by 1/2 inch or so. Might have to cheat a little by turning your bars forward a little. I have "broomsticks on mine and the controls are turned a little to clear. I have a set of the OEM risers that you can have for $15.00. I will pay shipping. You will have to get or make your own spacers which is the best way to go for you can make them just as long as you want.

Title: Re: Risers
Post by RanDaMan on 08/16/12 at 04:50:54

If you just turn your risers around that will push them forward a little bit.

Title: Re: Risers
Post by MiCTLaN on 08/16/12 at 06:43:49

486D6A6C6C7B3735020 wrote:

A 1.5 inch spacer will make drag bars clear by 1/2 inch or so.

The only issue I might have with that is fabricating the spacer, I've seen a couple of spacers that others have created here on the site and they all seemed to require tools that I don't have access to.

15262903260A2629470 wrote:

If you just turn your risers around that will push them forward a little bit.

Wouldn't that look odd, and perhaps feel odd? I've just made a couple of image searches and can't find a photo of anyone having done that.

Title: Re: Risers
Post by arteacher on 08/16/12 at 07:49:19

74474862476B4748260 wrote:

If you just turn your risers around that will push them forward a little bit.

3" to be exact.
Costs nothing to try.

Title: Re: Risers
Post by EJID on 08/16/12 at 08:25:28

5652584F575A553B0 wrote:

[quote author=15262903260A2629470 link=1345084596/0#2 date=1345117854]If you just turn your risers around that will push them forward a little bit.

Wouldn't that look odd, and perhaps feel odd? I've just made a couple of image searches and can't find a photo of anyone having done that.[/quote]

Here's a quick one that I found for you...he's done a few other things too ;D
http://www.chopcult.com/uploads_user/22000/21675/72620.jpg

Title: Re: Risers
Post by MiCTLaN on 08/16/12 at 08:36:52

Excellent... thanks for the info!

Johnny57, I'll keep your risers in mind if just reversing the stock risers don't work out, thanks for that too.

Title: Re: Risers
Post by Johnny57 on 08/16/12 at 08:40:13

Blue Collar Bobbers provide a 1.5 inch spacer with their dragbar kit to add to the stock risers and they clear. Some go find an appropriate chrome socket and drill them out. Some go to a "Harley" shop and find something. ALL kinds of bung and spacer kit selections on the internet. 1.5 inch spacer, zero height on the risers, longer bolts from a hardware store and you are there.

Title: Re: Risers
Post by MiCTLaN on 08/20/12 at 19:42:34

Reversing the stock risers made a huge difference, and doesn't look too bad... the reach is almost exactly where I wanted it and now my mirror isn't completely useless, which is good. :D

Title: Re: Risers
Post by RandomHero on 08/20/12 at 19:50:49

rpnsht flipped his around

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee419/rpnsht/IMG_1146.jpg

Title: Re: Risers
Post by RanDaMan on 08/21/12 at 05:26:06

I flipped mine around and it doesnt feel weird at all. Rides pretty nice and gave me the reach i wanted. it took all of ten min to do. hopefully you like it. :)

Title: Re: Risers
Post by hotrodbobber on 08/22/12 at 12:38:50

hi there, just a note, mine has std old style risers and i just bought 1" alu bar cut it to 1 1/2 and drilled a 10mm hole through it

Title: Re: Risers
Post by MiCTLaN on 08/22/12 at 19:18:13

I didn't realize until I had mine disassembled that the head of the riser was a separate piece, which would allow you to use your own custom length tube if you made one. I like how the reversed stock ones are working out, but might try that at some point.

Title: Re: Risers
Post by Greg on 08/25/12 at 09:18:32

Anyone reverse pullback bars on this type of riser?

Title: Re: Risers
Post by drums1 on 08/25/12 at 15:24:35

I, at one time, was looking for a set of 3" pullback risers. Never did come up with any. My old '87 came with the 1" straight up risers, and buckhorns. I now have custom 3" straight up risers with buckhorns. It got me the height I was looking for, but I wanted them an inch or 3 further away. Thus the reversed 3" pullback risers. I would have done exactly what Ripnsht did.

Title: Re: Risers
Post by lacon on 09/04/12 at 13:22:20

After reading this thread, I went out & reversed my drag bar risers, and am pleased with the results.
With my elbows straight, my back is in a more comfortable position. I ended up with the bars rolled very slightly down from horizontal. Also needed to re-adjust the lever rotation angles to suit my hand angles.
Thanks for the tip.