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Message started by Surviving Philly on 06/08/24 at 17:36:35

Title: Handlebar risers
Post by Surviving Philly on 06/08/24 at 17:36:35

I have the 2013. I believe this one came with bar risers, and having not taken them apart I suspect they may be modular. Is this the case? Could I remove the riser from the clamps?

Title: Re: Handlebar risers
Post by verslagen1 on 06/08/24 at 19:16:58

the risers should be able to be removed from the clamps.
an allen bolt should be visible when you remove the clamp top and handlebar.

Title: Re: Handlebar risers
Post by Surviving Philly on 06/09/24 at 00:48:26

So, if I remove the spacers I could just run the clamps? Does this make sense what I'm trying to ask?

Title: Re: Handlebar risers
Post by ThumperPaul on 06/09/24 at 05:02:41

Are you trying to mount the handlebars without using the risers? It “looks possible”, but will there be clearance issues with the gas tank?

Title: Re: Handlebar risers
Post by Surviving Philly on 06/09/24 at 08:28:49

I've been considering picking up early model year clamps to put in the triple trees with my 4 inch rise Z bars, but if I can just remove the spacers from the clamps I don't need to pick up an older set of them. I think either way I will need new bushings however.

Don't think there should be a clearance issue with the Sportster tank I have on there, but won't be positive until I mock it up.

Title: Re: Handlebar risers
Post by ohiomoto on 06/13/24 at 17:21:17

Looking forward to the mockup. I have a S40 that I want to do the same with if I ever get around to building it.

Title: Re: Handlebar risers
Post by Tocsik on 06/25/24 at 17:56:30

My '08 had the pullback risers, and yes, they are modular. Not sure if he still does this, but Versy made me straight 3" risers out of aluminum. Others have used deep well sockets.

Title: Re: Handlebar risers
Post by zipidachimp on 06/27/24 at 01:44:11

I've been using these for the last 5 years, work great!
https://www.amazon.com/Motorbike-Chromed-Handlebar-Kawasaki-Classic/dp/B00YWCSV8U/ref=sr_1_10?crid=RYQ1WK6LR2ZP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6nRFenuuAyi5eaZkRE2sqgDqBOjQGhmqapFaL_a-ApDQFAT9xvIcHY1rYzZppt22BktNCGk7jncYwXKImnJQNE8E-m995TL-9KVdozJ3ANJc8VIytTce_KwY43u2cIgzvB1CffRO89IA9AqsGFyE_9JC7vLtvI4-Eihunnnnjqakf9-zW26Iz5kH9lksioweQ4ALsgHGPaOPGPJhjmLqEENMyYWmU5THtSy70ngLDUjJtOgKd99-mLoaCOy1ImAmrugyxV0x4Vrw24Y2NdH-gmGG5g8Xcoz_x-ubz6pVKJY.pJXAD99YrIhuzCYp0BvQhZI5xZTF85TZHsRfRGZBeuc&dib_tag=se&keywords=handlebar+risers+3.5%22&qid=1719477631&sprefix=handlebar+risers+3.5+%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-10
chrome or black !

Cheers! 8-)

Title: Re: Handlebar risers
Post by ThumperPaul on 06/27/24 at 04:59:33

524158414C494B40414558280 wrote:

I like these for $30! They have some style to ‘em! Did you get the chrome? Is the chrome holding up?

Title: Re: Handlebar risers
Post by verslagen1 on 06/27/24 at 07:09:56

just so you know, the mounting hole is not 1/2"
you'll have to figure that out when you get there.

Title: Re: Handlebar risers
Post by Surviving Philly on 06/27/24 at 10:16:51

So, here's an exploded view. I'm wondering if I can have part 8, the lower clamp, connect directly to part 13. Would this work out? I'm trying to save myself the trouble of pulling it apart to find out.

Title: Re: Handlebar risers
Post by zipidachimp on 06/27/24 at 14:37:39

I have them in black. Also, my top tree is different, they mount with either M10 or M12 bolts.
Cheers! 8-)

Title: Re: Handlebar risers
Post by jonathans on 06/28/24 at 15:00:49

I learned how to make these on this forum, I think they look great. I bought a bike with buckhorns, and got the oem drag bars on ebay. I made these from 2 3/8 x 6" hex bolts, vinyl lock nuts, washers, and Husky 19mm 3/8 deep sockets. These sockets are 2.5" tall, just right.
I've seen some disagreement about what rise is needed so dragbars don't hit the tank. If the drag bars are installed angled up they might not hit the tank with no risers. But these are installed with the angle bent straight back, and clear the tank with the 2.5" sockets.
Only hard part was I had to drill out the hole in the sockets for the 3/8" bolt to pass through. And it was hard metal to drill.
http://https://i.postimg.cc/Y9zGgCSR/IMG-3720-copy.jpg

Title: Re: Handlebar risers
Post by Surviving Philly on 07/08/24 at 11:47:18

How long are the stock thru bolts that go through the clamps without the risers? I'm guessing 4 inches roughly? It's an m10 bolt with 1.25 pitch correct?

Title: Re: Handlebar risers
Post by verslagen1 on 07/08/24 at 15:06:54

about 3.375
M10 yes
1.25 probably

Title: Re: Handlebar risers
Post by ThumperPaul on 07/10/24 at 09:29:07

I measured 80mm (just over 3”) for the bolts that go with the clamps for the buckhorn style handlebar.

Title: Re: Handlebar risers
Post by Surviving Philly on 07/10/24 at 09:35:06

Appreciated thanks guys. It looks like the bar used on the alter models wants Allen cap bolts, instead of hex heads. My plan is to use the bar as the lower clamp, assuming it's possible.

Title: Re: Handlebar risers
Post by verslagen1 on 07/10/24 at 10:06:15

Depending on the bars you choose, you may want some short risers to clear the tank.

with drags, you might want 2" risers.