Made my own risers for my Breakout...LOVE THEM!
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Reno, NV
Made my own risers for my Breakout...LOVE THEM!
I had a little time and some 2" aluminum stock laying around and decided to go for it on the lathe.
Milled down to 1.75" diameter and cut at 1.75" length. Drilled out to 1/2"
Stock bolts are 2.75" long 1/2x13. Adding the 1.75" risers required 4.50" bolts.
I polished them out on a buffing wheel and installed them...
I can't believe the difference in comfort the risers made! (I wasn't uncomfortable to begin with, but sitting up a bit more made a world of difference)
The wiring to the speedo and blinkers only required cutting the zip-tie from the eyelets on each side of the tank rubber to relieve them.
I will have them chromed after a little detailing back on the lathe
Milled down to 1.75" diameter and cut at 1.75" length. Drilled out to 1/2"
Stock bolts are 2.75" long 1/2x13. Adding the 1.75" risers required 4.50" bolts.
I polished them out on a buffing wheel and installed them...
I can't believe the difference in comfort the risers made! (I wasn't uncomfortable to begin with, but sitting up a bit more made a world of difference)
The wiring to the speedo and blinkers only required cutting the zip-tie from the eyelets on each side of the tank rubber to relieve them.
I will have them chromed after a little detailing back on the lathe
Last edited by Spazz; Sep 13, 2013 at 11:45 PM.
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Reno, NV
As far as making more.... if I do... the polishing would be up to you....
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Sunny South Florida
Looks like a good solution. I would pull the bolts out occasionally to ensure there is not undue stress due to the added length. It's no fun to have a riser bolt snap on the highway........ yes I've been there.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 523
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From: kingston ontario
i work with aluminum every day as part of my job, they hand us aluminum and tell us to make expensive custom pieces with basic tools.
you did a nice job making them!
you did a nice job making them!
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Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Detroit, MI
I didn't like the HD solo luggage rack, so I made my own. I love making my own parts and no ones got one exactly like it! Nice job on the risers!
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