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04-28-2010, 08:01 PM | #1 |
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i put rivco risers on my 2007 nomad, marked middle where they were clamped down, put risers on ,put bars back on mark, but now i do not know if i should tilt the bars more or not to get more relaxed arm position. any suggestion are greatly appreciated.
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04-28-2010, 09:53 PM | #2 |
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That would be an individual preference. You will just have to tinker and see what feels best to you.
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04-28-2010, 11:21 PM | #3 |
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Adjust them to whatever works for you. It's entirely personal preference.
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I considered other risers and spacers, but my large OEM windshield bag would be in the way of any riser that comes straight up without bending back. |
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04-30-2010, 09:09 PM | #6 |
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Take a ride with an allen wrench to fit the riser bolts and try different handlebar positions. I was more comfortable with my handlebars set higher but found that I could not control the bike as well in tight low speed maneuvers. Had to compromise and lower the bars. Control vs comfort, for me control won out.
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05-01-2010, 09:33 AM | #7 |
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What is your source for these risers? Order from a distributor or direct?
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05-01-2010, 10:00 AM | #8 |
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Also, I have seen some 2" spacers that I think go between the current handlebar mounts and the triple tree. Has anyone tried these? If so, how did they work out?
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05-01-2010, 01:46 PM | #9 |
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There's a lot of sources for risers. I have Scootworks Phat II, others have Aeromach or Chuckster customs.
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