Risers for an Iron
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Risers for an Iron
I'm thinking about getting risers for my iron. I think I've narrowed it down to 4.5" rise with 1.5" pull back. With stock bars.
I was hoping to get feed back. Is this a good height? Too high? Too low?
Also, how is the ride, turns etc? Is there a significant change?
Thanks
I was hoping to get feed back. Is this a good height? Too high? Too low?
Also, how is the ride, turns etc? Is there a significant change?
Thanks
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I'm thinking about getting risers for my iron. I think I've narrowed it down to 4.5" rise with 1.5" pull back. With stock bars.
I was hoping to get feed back. Is this a good height? Too high? Too low?
Also, how is the ride, turns etc? Is there a significant change?
Thanks
I was hoping to get feed back. Is this a good height? Too high? Too low?
Also, how is the ride, turns etc? Is there a significant change?
Thanks
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I'm thinking about getting risers for my iron. I think I've narrowed it down to 4.5" rise with 1.5" pull back. With stock bars.
I was hoping to get feed back. Is this a good height? Too high? Too low?
Also, how is the ride, turns etc? Is there a significant change?
Thanks
I was hoping to get feed back. Is this a good height? Too high? Too low?
Also, how is the ride, turns etc? Is there a significant change?
Thanks
indeed look 'off' (stupid IMHO) if you do not relocate it. I went
with the 'old style' mount, but you can do whatever you like, maybe
mount to the side off the frame, etc. 4.5" rise is the minimum
if you're going 1.5 pullback, otherwise you'll hit the tank. If you're
considering a tank lift, then you'll need to figure extra for that. The
stock brake line is going to get really tight too.
Here's some pics:
hope this helps,
T.
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I have the exact combo you're talking about. The speedo will
indeed look 'off' (stupid IMHO) if you do not relocate it. I went
with the 'old style' mount, but you can do whatever you like, maybe
mount to the side off the frame, etc. 4.5" rise is the minimum
if you're going 1.5 pullback, otherwise you'll hit the tank. If you're
considering a tank lift, then you'll need to figure extra for that. The
stock brake line is going to get really tight too.
Here's some pics:
hope this helps,
T.
indeed look 'off' (stupid IMHO) if you do not relocate it. I went
with the 'old style' mount, but you can do whatever you like, maybe
mount to the side off the frame, etc. 4.5" rise is the minimum
if you're going 1.5 pullback, otherwise you'll hit the tank. If you're
considering a tank lift, then you'll need to figure extra for that. The
stock brake line is going to get really tight too.
Here's some pics:
hope this helps,
T.
Did you find any difference in the ride? Like when going around bends or turning? Did you find it more comfortable?
I can't tell from the pic but did you do a tank lift or is it just a wire tuck and coil relocate?
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This looks great! I think this is what I was going for. Thanks for the pics!
Did you find any difference in the ride? Like when going around bends or turning? Did you find it more comfortable?
I can't tell from the pic but did you do a tank lift or is it just a wire tuck and coil relocate?
Did you find any difference in the ride? Like when going around bends or turning? Did you find it more comfortable?
I can't tell from the pic but did you do a tank lift or is it just a wire tuck and coil relocate?
Turns are about the same, or better, each person has their preferences.
No tank lift (I dont personally like them), but as I said above, you
would need to account for that if you do one. 4.5" rise/1.5" pullback
is the minimum you can get away with for stock tank configuration.
If you want to raise the tank, then you will need to account for that
with your risers....
good luck,
T.
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all the plastic crap out of the way & the harness sorted out, you'll
figure it out. Recommend you use the advanced search feature,
you'll find quite a few detailed threads on how to do it.
good luck,
T.
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Thanks! Your torso is more upright, no need to lean forward as before.
Turns are about the same, or better, each person has their preferences.
No tank lift (I dont personally like them), but as I said above, you
would need to account for that if you do one. 4.5" rise/1.5" pullback
is the minimum you can get away with for stock tank configuration.
If you want to raise the tank, then you will need to account for that
with your risers....
good luck,
T.
Turns are about the same, or better, each person has their preferences.
No tank lift (I dont personally like them), but as I said above, you
would need to account for that if you do one. 4.5" rise/1.5" pullback
is the minimum you can get away with for stock tank configuration.
If you want to raise the tank, then you will need to account for that
with your risers....
good luck,
T.
I left the speedo where it is but , again, you are right about it being very upright. I can still see it but it doesnt look right. I might put a fairing or a dart windscreen and that will hide it. Or else i will relocate.
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Mine was much worse because I had the windshield installed. I don't ride without a windshield. I don't understand why everyone turns the mirrors upside down instead of getting longer ones either. Good thing I traded my Iron in on a Street :-)
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I'm not 'everyone'... See pics above....
T. (also use mirror extentions too)