Anybody using Spacer Jim's spacers???

[ds06nomad]

This could be just what I'm looking for in lieu of spending $100+ on a full set of risers. Has anybody used this product from Spacer Jim's? If so, how's the quality, finish and durability? Does the bolt kit mate up properly?

Thanks for any/all feedback...:confused:

Ride safely,
Daryl

[VulcanE]

Here's a picture off his web-site

http://www.spacerjim.com/1600CSpacers.jpg

[redeye]

They look like what I installed from Chuckster. The purchase price was $54 for the 2-1/2" risers. I can recommend the Chuckster's risers as an easy install. The finish was top rate too. -Rich

[cactusjack]

+1 for chuckster's risers. Plus he is super-easy to deal with and he ships fast.

[Top Cat]

Mine are similar. Got them on Ebay $40. Not enough pull back. They come back a little but not as much as I need.

[bobzinger]

Someone on here just used some chrome deep sockets with longer bolts. uUder $10 ea.

[biscuitsngravy]

That was "J.J." that used the sockets. BnG

[radco]

I just ordered a set from Chuckster.I was going to try the Sockets,BUT for 40$ and all the comments about Joes work,I went with Joe (Chuckster) http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

[caddman11]

ebay---$40.

[chuckster131]

Hey gang,
I can make any length of riser you want as well as the 2" which is the most popular one I do. If anyone is going to the rally in Maggie Valley, NC. I will be there and you are more than welcome to check them out on my scooter.

[radco]

Joe you should bring a few with you.,assorted sizes,YOU may pay for part of your trip http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif......Cannt wait to try them,,,,,,,,,,,HOPEFULLY this weekend,,,Rich http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[refugio]

+1 for Chuckster's Spacers...Top Quality and a Excellant finish.
The 3 inch ones worked for me.....Brought the grips about 1 1/2 inches closer to me.

[billmac]

Can you do the Chuckster's 2 inch and not have to replace or stretch any cables? Is it just an extension and do they come with longer bolts. To install do you just remove the bolts and add the extension? Guess I have let the cat out of the bag that I dont know anything about risers.

[radco]

Can you do the Chuckster's 2 inch and not have to replace or stretch any cables? Is it just an extension and do they come with longer bolts. To install do you just remove the bolts and add the extension? Guess I have let the cat out of the bag that I dont know anything about risers.

FROM what I read on People who used them is th 2" and 3".. you use the STOCK CABLEs,,and no one said cables were streached,,,,, They come with the Long Bolts,,Basicly looks like a Chrome Socket.BUT w/o the large hole..I just want alittle more pullback so I ordered the 2"/If not enough I get the 3"....CHUCKSTERs riser are talked about alot on the VROC and Kawasaki Vulcan Forums as well...ALL GOOD comments,,,,,,Rich

[billmac]

Thanks, Rich. Keep us posted on how you like them. I thought my bars were ok but now I am wondering if I would like them back a hair.

[radco]

Thanks, Rich. Keep us posted on how you like them. I thought my bars were ok but now I am wondering if I would like them back a hair.
Bill. I should have them by the weekend,,If its raining like they say Ill intall them and if we get a breat I test ride them, MY stockers ar ok BUT I do feel alittle streached.and I hav Long arms.. Had to chuckle at your name. I grew up with a Bill McDonald in Ct YEARs ago... http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

[radco]

JOEs (Chuckster) Spacers came in today... LOOK REAl NICE..... PACKAGED like they were EGGs.. TONs of Packing, SUPER FAST SHIPPING,EVEN in the Sticks I got it FAST http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif.. INSTALL FAIRLY easy....and YES LAY a THICK towel over the TANK,,,, POP the in and took a TEST drive ,about 45 miles,,,,,, REAL nice difference,, the arms felt more relaxed and not streached,,,, EVEN sitting in the STOCK seat felt better...AND I NO LONGER HIt my KNEES with the HANDLEBARs in a SUPER SHARP corner http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif....YES YOU can use Chrome sockets.. BUT they wont fit as good as Chucksters, THESE wont Slip out of place.... VERY well MACHINED......WORTH it, AND I a CHEAP ass, ::) Rich

[cactusjack]

Did you torque the mounting bolts to 25 ft lbs?, same for the handlebar clamp bolts. You tighten the front bolts first to 25 ft lbs, then the rear bolts to 25 ft lbs. If done properly, the upper and lower halves of the clamp will have a gap at the rear, the front will be close.

Got this info from my factory service manual.

[radco]

Did you torque the mounting bolts to 25 ft lbs?, same for the handlebar clamp bolts. You tighten the front bolts first to 25 ft lbs, then the rear bolts to 25 ft lbs. If done properly, the upper and lower halves of the clamp will have a gap at the rear, the front will be close.

Got this info from my factory service manual.

THANKs for the reply, I was wondering about the Space,, the Front on mine is alittle closer ,WHEW I feel better now. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
I did look at the manual 3 or 4 times while doing it,, NEVER did Risers before and the handle bars falling off doent sound cool LOL.... I did Torque the Bolts BUT have to get a ALLEN Socket to fit my Torque Wrench in the right size, a 5/16 Allen fit.... DO you know the Metric size??? I found out HOW good a TORQUE wrench is on my MOUNTAIN Bike, W/O the wrench bolts would loosen,,,SAME bolt with Torque wrench NEVER loosen again,, SIMPLE thing sometimes work ::) and IM SIMPLE LOL........again THANKS for the ADVICE,, I need all the Help I can get ::) Rich

WENT to Sears and got the Allen Socket thing,, and Torqued to 25 ft lbs....NOW I feel better http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif