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Pull back riser speedo question

Old Jul 1, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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Default Pull back riser speedo question

I just put 2 1/2 inch pull back risers on my wifes bike and now the speedo is almost straight up and down.&nbsp\\; What can i do to fix this?&nbsp\\; do i need a new speedo/speedo clamp????&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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Default RE: Pull back riser speedo question

bend it! haha. I have seen people mount the speedo right above the headlight brow.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 12:15 AM
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Mount it on the upper tree. You need to have or change to a bottom-mounted headlight though...
The pullback risers, depending on height, may obscure the indicators. I have to sit up slightly to see those on mine.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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Default RE: Pull back riser speedo question

Accutronix makes a Gauge mount adapter.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; I used it with a set of 4.5 pullback risers.
http://www.accutronix.com/products/risers/R1.shtml#
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Or on on my 93 Sporter I spaced the holes out a little bit and mounted it in the brow bosses.
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I am able to see the idiot lights fine from the seat.&nbsp\\;
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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I just learned to live with it.Took about an hour to get used to it
 
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