Rivco risers????

Thinking about instaling Rivco Risers on my o7 classic touring, I'm 5'8", it's a bit of a reach for me and I enjoy looooooooong rides but I get a pinch between my sholders from reaching. Anyone have any input on this mod would be great. anything I should lookout for, do, not do????

thanks

I have on my 07 Classic, works good, easy mod. Get the Rivco key re-locate at same time.

I don't know much about the '07 model but to put the Risers on my '05 was a *****. I wound up takeing the upper fork plate off to get the stock risers off. And the instructions from Rivco didn't state to "hold the riser from turning as you loosen the nut" because if the riser turns, it'll scrape the finish off the aluminum surface.

The instructions also stated the stock risers could be removed by turning the nut off the bottom but on my bike, there was no way to get to the nut. I've been turning wrenches most of my life & I've figured my way through some pretty tough situations but the only solution to this one was to remove the upper support.

I will tell you this, the "pain in the butt" install was worth it though. So much more comfortable to ride for long periods. One day Pianoman & I were on the Rocks for 12+ hours.

Good luck Seeya.

See ya.

I got mine off pretty easy, just turn the wheel one way then the other to get to the bolts. For me moving the brake line to where it would not rub the radiator when turned hard right was the issue.

Right Snuff, I was very discouraged with the "trinket" they sent along to address the cable length issue. What a joke. You can't get it (the brake cable "Y") adjusted where everything is good. I was glad to eliminate the small bracket when I installed the Kuryakin grips, which are longer than the stock, which in turn allowed me to "push" the grip base clamps "up" the handlebar about 1 1/2". This gave me the length I needed to put the "Y" back to it's original orientation.

I was getting ready to purchase the "Classic" brake line to take care of it but all is well now.

See ya.

rusty said:

I don't know much about the '07 model but to put the Risers on my '05 was a *****. I wound up takeing the upper fork plate off to get the stock risers off. And the instructions from Rivco didn't state to "hold the riser from turning as you loosen the nut" because if the riser turns, it'll scrape the finish off the aluminum surface.

The instructions also stated the stock risers could be removed by turning the nut off the bottom but on my bike, there was no way to get to the nut. I've been turning wrenches most of my life & I've figured my way through some pretty tough situations but the only solution to this one was to remove the upper support.

I will tell you this, the "pain in the butt" install was worth it though. So much more comfortable to ride for long periods. One day Pianoman & I were on the Rocks for 12+ hours.

Good luck Seeya.

See ya.

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Rusty the risers on my 2005 went on very easy i was able to get to the nut from the bottom once i removed the horn cover/

Suuuuuurrrre! Everyone make me feel incompitent!

Since I am not very adept with all things mechanical I am wondering about installing the Rivco Risers on my '05. What exactly is involved with the brake line repositioning, assuming I can get the darn riser on in the first place? I would hate to get it torn down and have it sit while the nice riding weather passes me by. Thanks for the help of my more accomplished Rocket brethren.

Hey Rockit, what the deal is, there is just enough front brake line length to reach from the master cylinder (point A) to the attachment point where the "Y" of the brake line is on the underside of the lower fork brace or triple tree (point B). When you install the risers, it moves the handle bars, and thus the master cylinder, up and back a few inches. The line is no longer adequate in length to reach between point A & point B, so, the good folks at Rivco devised the silly little flat piece of metal and a spacer which is to allow the user to detach the "Y" from the fork and install the "repositioning" bracket. Now, the bracket holds the "Y" of the brake line where you are challenged with getting the orientation of everything just right to assure the brake lines (mainly the "Y") don't hit the radiator upper decorative plastic chromed piece & start to gall the surface.

I believe you can purchase the brake line used on the classic (which I understand has a different handbar configuration) which will reach from point A to point B as needed, eliminating the need for the nice Rivco repositioning bracket.

Hope that shines light on the matter (if I'm remembering everything properly). You can ride with the "repositioning" bracket in place but I think more than one captain has become unhappy with the application. Signs of "me" trying it are still imprinted on the plastic upper radiator shroud of my bike.

See ya.

Back in the Saddle again

I have installed rivco risors on my 06 classic. the brake line was long enough to make the transition without the use of the "nifty" bracket supplied by rivco. the line is quite tite but there is no movement between the master cylinder and the "Y" yoke. Instalation was not fun but everything went smooth. As for the risors, I am not sure if I like them or not????. I like my arm position better but now I set back in the saddle farther and.my ars gets sore much sooner that before..
I'm thinking Russel Day long