FXDX- Tall riser question
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Stage IV
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From: Phoenix, Az
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Ok dudes, here's what it actually took......I moved the speedometer and tachometer forward using 2.5" spacers and mounted them directly above the eyelid. It looks great but I may eventually mount them on the risers.
Wiring- I had to pull alot of wiring from the backbone. That's a tough job, but as as tough as putting the **** back. That really sucked. All the stock wiring worked. Nothing had to be lengthened. I had to take the deutsch plugs apart to run the wiring internally through the new bars. No biggie, pretty smooth overall.
Clutch & throttle cables- All three worked at stock length. They just required some rerouting.
Brake line- No chance. way short. Stainless lines would have been awesome, but I don't have the cabbage right now. I removed the stock lines and took them to Hosepower (Industrial hose specialists) locally. They soldered new fittings in place and added six more inches of brake line. All for $50.
Here are some photos of the results, pretty clean, I think:
Wiring- I had to pull alot of wiring from the backbone. That's a tough job, but as as tough as putting the **** back. That really sucked. All the stock wiring worked. Nothing had to be lengthened. I had to take the deutsch plugs apart to run the wiring internally through the new bars. No biggie, pretty smooth overall.
Clutch & throttle cables- All three worked at stock length. They just required some rerouting.
Brake line- No chance. way short. Stainless lines would have been awesome, but I don't have the cabbage right now. I removed the stock lines and took them to Hosepower (Industrial hose specialists) locally. They soldered new fittings in place and added six more inches of brake line. All for $50.
Here are some photos of the results, pretty clean, I think:
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Valparaiso, Indiana
Looks damn good. Any issues seeing the gauges? I just put 8" risers on today. Everything worked. Didn't need to replace any lines or lengthen anything. I have my gauges on the handlebar clamp in the stock location. The only thing that was tight was the speedo cable going back to a connector under the seat by the battery. Probably goes to a speed sensor. If I would've went any higher it would've been to short.
Ok dudes, here's what it actually took......I moved the speedometer and tachometer forward using 2.5" spacers and mounted them directly above the eyelid. It looks great but I may eventually mount them on the risers.
Wiring- I had to pull alot of wiring from the backbone. That's a tough job, but as as tough as putting the **** back. That really sucked. All the stock wiring worked. Nothing had to be lengthened. I had to take the deutsch plugs apart to run the wiring internally through the new bars. No biggie, pretty smooth overall.
Clutch & throttle cables- All three worked at stock length. They just required some rerouting.
Brake line- No chance. way short. Stainless lines would have been awesome, but I don't have the cabbage right now. I removed the stock lines and took them to Hosepower (Industrial hose specialists) locally. They soldered new fittings in place and added six more inches of brake line. All for $50.
Here are some photos of the results, pretty clean, I think:
Wiring- I had to pull alot of wiring from the backbone. That's a tough job, but as as tough as putting the **** back. That really sucked. All the stock wiring worked. Nothing had to be lengthened. I had to take the deutsch plugs apart to run the wiring internally through the new bars. No biggie, pretty smooth overall.
Clutch & throttle cables- All three worked at stock length. They just required some rerouting.
Brake line- No chance. way short. Stainless lines would have been awesome, but I don't have the cabbage right now. I removed the stock lines and took them to Hosepower (Industrial hose specialists) locally. They soldered new fittings in place and added six more inches of brake line. All for $50.
Here are some photos of the results, pretty clean, I think:
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
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From: Northern Colorado
my guages were mounted to my top clamp like stock. I clamped my guage bracket in a vice and gave it a little persuasion to put juuust a lil more angle on it so they would sit more upright. The sun glare would sometimes wash em out when riding and also I didn't like looking at the needles from an angle..lol thats just nit picky though, not a real issue
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Stage IV
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Phoenix, Az
The wire cluster coming out the back of the speedometer were short on my 9.5" risers. Which is why I put the speedo and tach on the spacers over the eyelid. I am six foot and the angle is rough for me. I am happy with the way they look mounted, but they are in a serious blindspot for my riding position. I basically have to lean forward to get a clear look at my speed.
I'm gonna do some research and figure out how to get the slack to mount them on the top clamp. Any suggestions?
I'm gonna do some research and figure out how to get the slack to mount them on the top clamp. Any suggestions?
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