Handlebar Risers

woodthumb · 08-22-2015, 08:33 PM

Just back from our second annual NC mountain ride and I am sure I want to pull my bars back a little with about 2 inch rise... suggestions please.. dont want to have to mess with any cables if possible..I find that when I lean back against my backrest , my fingertips are all that are on the grips... thanks alot guys

jtascone · 08-23-2015, 04:46 PM

Am definitely interested in this as well. Bars are just a bit too far forward.

woodthumb · 08-23-2015, 05:05 PM

after furthur research, i have an email into joe at chucksters... he sells risers.. will see what he says hopefully tomorrow ..

hayes · 08-23-2015, 05:17 PM

I had them on my Nomad and they were awesome. Made the ride a lot more comfortable. Sadly, when I installed my fairing, I had to remove them. I am looking for a replacement option.

xlock · 08-23-2015, 11:24 PM

Loved Chucksters riser on my 1500 Nomad; I'm sure they'll be great for you...lots of people here running them on 1700's but I went with a bar swap this time around.

hayes · 08-23-2015, 11:26 PM

What bars did you go with? I am searching for a new set of bars.

**BlueStreak07** · 08-24-2015, 06:30 AM

I just put Chucksters 2" risers on my 1700 Nomad last week and rode over 300 miles on this past weekend. They made a big difference for me. I had to move the front brake hose from the center of the windshield bracket to the outside as I thought it was a little to tight. Other than that the cables are fine. Joe is real good to work with. If you get them be careful not to over tighten the handlebar caps, they crack real easy and the caps a $40 each. Good luck.

radco · 09-15-2015, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by hayes

I had them on my Nomad and they were awesome. Made the ride a lot more comfortable. Sadly, when I installed my fairing, I had to remove them. I am looking for a replacement option.

You can add Harley 4" pull back risers to work with the fairing no cable change.. You can get 1/2" to 10mm bolts that screw in the risers I believe Scoot works or e bay has them

hayes · 09-15-2015, 07:54 PM

do you have a link to the risers you are talking about?

talon · 09-15-2015, 08:35 PM

I have the Twisted Risers on my Vaquero and love them. Had several others sit on the bike and agree it puts the arms in a perfect position. Up two more and back 3/4". Love the position and look.

You can get them from CruiserCustomizing.com

You also keep stock cables without binding.

talon · 09-15-2015, 08:36 PM

Have seen these on a few other bikes. This isn't mine though.

Skootworks also makes a set, but they don't really pull back, just two inches taller than stock.

Cheers.

08-22-2015, 08:33 PM	#1
woodthumb Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Florida east coast Posts: 67	Handlebar Risers Just back from our second annual NC mountain ride and I am sure I want to pull my bars back a little with about 2 inch rise... suggestions please.. dont want to have to mess with any cables if possible..I find that when I lean back against my backrest , my fingertips are all that are on the grips... thanks alot guys __________________ 2013 black/titanium nomad 1970 3hp mini bike 1971 Honda CB 350 1978 Honda CX 500 1994 Honda CRF 230 2013 Kaw Nomad 1700 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-23-2015, 05:05 PM	#3
woodthumb Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Florida east coast Posts: 67	after furthur research, i have an email into joe at chucksters... he sells risers.. will see what he says hopefully tomorrow .. __________________ 2013 black/titanium nomad 1970 3hp mini bike 1971 Honda CB 350 1978 Honda CX 500 1994 Honda CRF 230 2013 Kaw Nomad 1700
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08-23-2015, 05:17 PM	#4
hayes Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Aurora CO Posts: 302	I had them on my Nomad and they were awesome. Made the ride a lot more comfortable. Sadly, when I installed my fairing, I had to remove them. I am looking for a replacement option. __________________ \|\| Former President \| Denver Vulcan Riders Association \| Chapter 1-30 \|\| \|\|2012 Kawasaki Nomad\|\| \|\|VBA #03091\|\|
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08-23-2015, 11:24 PM	#5
xlock Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 406	Loved Chucksters riser on my 1500 Nomad; I'm sure they'll be great for you...lots of people here running them on 1700's but I went with a bar swap this time around. __________________ '11 Vaquero '00 Nomad 1500fi - Sold - '92 Vulcan BUBF 1500 Bobber -Sold - VBA Member # 02057 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-23-2015, 11:26 PM	#6
hayes Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Aurora CO Posts: 302	What bars did you go with? I am searching for a new set of bars. __________________ \|\| Former President \| Denver Vulcan Riders Association \| Chapter 1-30 \|\| \|\|2012 Kawasaki Nomad\|\| \|\|VBA #03091\|\|
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08-23-2015, 04:46 PM	#2
jtascone Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 282	Am definitely interested in this as well. Bars are just a bit too far forward.
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08-24-2015, 06:30 AM	#7
BlueStreak07 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Florence, NJ Posts: 103	Risers I just put Chucksters 2" risers on my 1700 Nomad last week and rode over 300 miles on this past weekend. They made a big difference for me. I had to move the front brake hose from the center of the windshield bracket to the outside as I thought it was a little to tight. Other than that the cables are fine. Joe is real good to work with. If you get them be careful not to over tighten the handlebar caps, they crack real easy and the caps a $40 each. Good luck. __________________ "People ask us why we ride a motorcycle. For those who have experienced the joy, no explanation is necessary; for those who have not, no explanation is possible." Tom Centofanti Florence, NJ VBA#3676
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09-15-2015, 07:54 PM	#9
hayes Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Aurora CO Posts: 302	do you have a link to the risers you are talking about? __________________ \|\| Former President \| Denver Vulcan Riders Association \| Chapter 1-30 \|\| \|\|2012 Kawasaki Nomad\|\| \|\|VBA #03091\|\|
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09-15-2015, 08:35 PM	#10
talon Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 462	I have the Twisted Risers on my Vaquero and love them. Had several others sit on the bike and agree it puts the arms in a perfect position. Up two more and back 3/4". Love the position and look. You can get them from CruiserCustomizing.com You also keep stock cables without binding. __________________ Heath Cady aka "Talon" VBA #01416 2012 Vaquero SE Candy-Lime Green/Black aka "T'Kehla" 2005 Nomad 1600 Black/Silver aka "Mystique" (SOLD) 2006 Vulcan Classic aka "Lil'Wolf" (SOLD) "Life isn't a race; no one gets out alive. May as well slow down and enjoy the ride." Last edited by talon; 09-15-2015 at 08:38 PM.
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09-15-2015, 08:36 PM	#11
talon Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 462	Have seen these on a few other bikes. This isn't mine though. Skootworks also makes a set, but they don't really pull back, just two inches taller than stock. Cheers. __________________ Heath Cady aka "Talon" VBA #01416 2012 Vaquero SE Candy-Lime Green/Black aka "T'Kehla" 2005 Nomad 1600 Black/Silver aka "Mystique" (SOLD) 2006 Vulcan Classic aka "Lil'Wolf" (SOLD) "Life isn't a race; no one gets out alive. May as well slow down and enjoy the ride." Last edited by talon; 09-15-2015 at 08:46 PM.
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