Biggest risers on a 2001 1500 without new cables....

**Teachme** · 05-15-2015, 10:53 AM

hey guys i was wondering what was the biggest risers you could install on a 2001 1500 carbed model g without changing any cables.

olefiredog · 05-15-2015, 11:40 AM

I added 4 inch with no cable or wiring issues. But they were straight up. Any set back will increase need for cable length even more. 2000 FI, Should be same configuration.

**HwyRider** · 05-15-2015, 11:58 AM

I think id-man has some 5 or 5.5 inch risers. He'll probably respond the next time he's on.

id-man · 05-15-2015, 12:54 PM

Bing!
Thanks for the intro HwyRider - they are a whopping 8"! with stock cables and wiring. I had to drill out the aluminum triple tree for the larger bolt holes / very easy to drill, sorry I don't remember the size offhand. You won't be able to reinstall the factory risers without bushing the enlarged hole but who cares...now you can use any "Harley" aftermarket riser which are so prevalent. If and when I get around to upgrading to steel braided cables I'll add a couple inches length for some slack but even though these are pretty taught nothing is stressed and it's been working perfectly the last 2 seasons, about 12k miles over every kind of road.

**Teachme** · 05-15-2015, 01:45 PM

Nice so 4 inch should be no problem?

**HwyRider** · 05-15-2015, 02:07 PM

I think BigRed has 4 inch kickback risers on his bike.

duffy · 05-17-2015, 11:48 PM

I have 5" up and 2" back with stock cables/hoses.

05-15-2015, 10:53 AM	#1
Teachme Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Woodleaf ,NC Posts: 418	Biggest risers on a 2001 1500 without new cables.... hey guys i was wondering what was the biggest risers you could install on a 2001 1500 carbed model g without changing any cables. __________________ 2001 Vulcan Nomad 1500cc Carbed Model. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-15-2015, 11:40 AM	#2
olefiredog Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 66	I added 4 inch with no cable or wiring issues. But they were straight up. Any set back will increase need for cable length even more. 2000 FI, Should be same configuration. __________________ Central Iowa
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05-15-2015, 11:58 AM	#3
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	I think id-man has some 5 or 5.5 inch risers. He'll probably respond the next time he's on. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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05-15-2015, 12:54 PM	#4
id-man Advanced Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Cape Cod Massachusetts Posts: 822	Bing! Thanks for the intro HwyRider - they are a whopping 8"! with stock cables and wiring. I had to drill out the aluminum triple tree for the larger bolt holes / very easy to drill, sorry I don't remember the size offhand. You won't be able to reinstall the factory risers without bushing the enlarged hole but who cares...now you can use any "Harley" aftermarket riser which are so prevalent. If and when I get around to upgrading to steel braided cables I'll add a couple inches length for some slack but even though these are pretty taught nothing is stressed and it's been working perfectly the last 2 seasons, about 12k miles over every kind of road. __________________ 2004 Nomad 1500FI - weeeeeeeeee!
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05-15-2015, 01:45 PM	#5
Teachme Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Woodleaf ,NC Posts: 418	Nice so 4 inch should be no problem? __________________ 2001 Vulcan Nomad 1500cc Carbed Model. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-15-2015, 02:07 PM	#6
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	I think BigRed has 4 inch kickback risers on his bike. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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05-17-2015, 11:48 PM	#7
duffy Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hot Springs, SD and other warm and dry places Posts: 1,043	I have 5" up and 2" back with stock cables/hoses.
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