| Author | Message | ||
     Zane |
I've got a quick question about handle bar risers. I'm thinking of adding about an inch to the handlebar height. Just enough to help me sit a bit more upright. I'm thinking it should be no big deal to order and install 1 inch riser. True or am I missing something? | ||
| Buellhusker |
True, I have installed 2" Rox risers on mine and only had to move the front brake line slightly behind the front cowl. It really helps if you stand up while riding. | ||
| Zane |
So with a 2 inch rise you didn't have to buy new cables? | ||
| Afsoc_commando |
Zane, I put on 2" Rox risers and only had to move the front brake line up in the clamp a bit. Be sure to get the Risers designed for BUELL's! They are different. Do a search on the forum here, I listed a vendor with the right part number for around $75 a few months back. Made a huge difference in comfort... | ||
| Zane |
Cool, Thanks | ||
| Uly_man |
The "span" of the bars on the Uly are a bit to wide for road work. I cut 1 inch of each end of the bars on both my 06 and 10 bikes and they are fine. You need to consider the "triangle" of body to arm span/width. The wider the bars the more you will need to lean forward. You can test this by sitting at a desk with a fixed line in front of you. As you move your hands out along that line you will find you that you are leaning further and further forward. Doing this at your desk might not seem like a problem but on a bike it makes the world of diff. As does adjusting the controls to suit your own unique body and riding style. | ||
| Ratbuell |
The "span" of the bars on the Uly are a bit to wide for road work. You need to consider the "triangle" of body to arm span/width ...you also need to consider the arm length and torso height of the rider in question. I'm 6'4" with 37" arms but a fairly short torso - stock bars feel perfect to me. I cut 1 inch of each end of the bars on both my 06 and 10 bikes and they are finefor me. Fixed that last one for ya  | ||
| Uly_man |
Thanks. | ||
| Red450 |
I thought about risers as well but then I really looked at my bars and their angle. The previous owner must have had short arms. The bars were rotated back/down. I moved them forward so they are parallel to the forks and it's much better. | ||
| Motorbike |
Zane, I installed the 1" risers from American Sport Bike on my XT and they are fine, for me. Of course they are not as adjustable as the 2" Rox Risers but I think they would have been too high for me. I did not want ape hangers on the Uly. I am 6'0" and fairly long arms, average torso. The 1" risers I used also blend in so nicely you really have to look to even notice them, very nice pieces. | ||
| Nillaice |
I had a spare clamp and I fit in some 3/8" steel tubes as spacers and longer Allen bolts to raise and sandwich the bars between the 2 clamps. Hides the odo/clock but I like the position. | ||
| Zane |
I'm 5 foot 10 with a 30 inch inseam. I just need a a touch more height to keep all the weight off my arms. 2 inches would be too much I think. | ||
| Ratbuell |
Get longer bolts and a spare handlebar clamp. Put the spare clamp under your bars as a spacer, use the longer bolts to hold it, and try it out. Gives you right around 1". | ||
| Zane |
Now that's a good idea... Thanks | ||
| Motorbike |
What does H-D get for a new handlebar clamp? The 1" risers I bought were $41.95 plus shipping. I didn't think that was too bad, considering that they are so nicely machined and include the longer bolts. http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/16201.html | ||
| Uly_man |
$42 is 27UKP and WITH the bolts. In the UK you would be lucky get change out of $140 WITHOUT the bolts. | ||
| Ratbuell |
It was more directed at the "hey if you have a spare on the shelf you can try...". Even if you have one on another bike you can rob long enough for a test ride... | ||
| Motorbike |
Great idea Ratbuell. I sometimes forget that a lot of you have more than one bike. I have had several bikes over the years but just one at a time usually. Thanks! | ||
| Uly_man |
I am not going to question anyone with 37 inch arms? Anyone who can reach for the JD before I can is fine with me? | ||
| Whisperstealth |
$16.00 for the top clamp. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142 838/228937.html | ||
| Tootal |
I am not going to question anyone with 37 inch arms? Anyone who can reach for the JD before I can is fine with me? Now that was funny!!  | ||
| Sharkguy |
I bought the 1" ones from precision engineering. Well worth the money and simple to install. I'm 5'11" and they put the bars at the right height for me. Now all I need is some lower pegs for my knees and I'll be happy. |
