risers on nomad 1600

Wildthang057 · 03-01-2016, 03:51 PM

Is there enough slack to add 4" risers without the expensive replacement of hoses, cables, and wires. I am 5'6" and I'm pretty sure it would be more comfortable riding position for me if I had pull back risers that were a little taller.

**BudMan** · 03-01-2016, 05:13 PM

I would say probably. It would be close. I have the Phat II risers and I would say they add about that amount.
I didn't need to change any hoses or add to the wiring.
Check out Chuckster Customs. 3" risers. He makes quality products and he's also a member.

I've been up your way a few times. Like everyone else just to ride the ferry across the lake.
Make plans to attend the SouthCentral rally in June. It's in Salem MO. Just a short ride from your place.
For more info check the Rallies and Rides section of the forum.
Hope to see you there.

**Caveman** · 03-01-2016, 05:47 PM

I have the Chuckster's 3" risers & it takes up about all of the slack in the brake line.. 4" might just fit, but it'll be really tight.

Hacksaw · 03-01-2016, 07:34 PM

I have 4" with 1.5" pullback on a 1600, stock ones work fine just some minor rerouting

**Caveman** · 03-01-2016, 09:42 PM

I"d love to see your risers-- can you post a photo?

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Originally Posted by Hacksaw

I have 4" with 1.5" pullback on a 1600, stock ones work fine just some minor rerouting

Peg · 03-02-2016, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Caveman

I have the Chuckster's 3" risers & it takes up about all of the slack in the brake line.. 4" might just fit, but it'll be really tight.

Your 3" Chucksters plus OEM risers is probably similar to, or higher than just 4" risers alone. I had Phat II's on my Nomad, and like Budman says - they're also a tight fit. I put a 2" over-length upper braided brake line on just to ease the strain a little.

Hacksaw · 03-02-2016, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Caveman

I"d love to see your risers-- can you post a photo?

Check this post Caveman, it shows my risers;

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...hlight=fairing

Wildthang057 · 03-02-2016, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BudMan

I would say probably. It would be close. I have the Phat II risers and I would say they add about that amount.
I didn't need to change any hoses or add to the wiring.
Check out Chuckster Customs. 3" risers. He makes quality products and he's also a member.

I've been up your way a few times. Like everyone else just to ride the ferry across the lake.
Make plans to attend the SouthCentral rally in June. It's in Salem MO. Just a short ride from your place.
For more info check the Rallies and Rides section of the forum.
Hope to see you there.

I live on the road to the ferry, so you had to go by my place. Always a nice ride.

Navigator · 03-04-2016, 12:46 AM

When I spoke to Chuckster on the phone he said 3 inches about does it for stock cables and wiring. I installed his 2.5 inch risers and had to do a little adjusting, such as pulling the cable stays out of the handlebars. Where it can get tight is when turning. While the cables may seem OK with the front wheel centered you can put some real stress on them in a parking lot turn.

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BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	I would say probably. It would be close. I have the Phat II risers and I would say they add about that amount. I didn't need to change any hoses or add to the wiring. Check out Chuckster Customs. 3" risers. He makes quality products and he's also a member. I've been up your way a few times. Like everyone else just to ride the ferry across the lake. Make plans to attend the SouthCentral rally in June. It's in Salem MO. Just a short ride from your place. For more info check the Rallies and Rides section of the forum. Hope to see you there. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers Last edited by BudMan; 03-01-2016 at 05:16 PM.
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Navigator Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Banner, WA Posts: 644	When I spoke to Chuckster on the phone he said 3 inches about does it for stock cables and wiring. I installed his 2.5 inch risers and had to do a little adjusting, such as pulling the cable stays out of the handlebars. Where it can get tight is when turning. While the cables may seem OK with the front wheel centered you can put some real stress on them in a parking lot turn. __________________ Mike USN Retired 2007 Nomad
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