Another Riser question

ffron69 · 05-09-2010, 12:21 AM

Can someone tell me how high/far back can I go with pullbacks & not have to play with the cables? Saw these on Ebay...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

**ringadingh** · 05-09-2010, 06:13 AM

That set should work for you with the cables posing no problem. They are 3 1/2" x 1 1/2" risers according to there add.
Im using 4x2 risers and the cables reached with no problems.

ffron69 · 05-09-2010, 06:49 AM

Thanks Ring

cyclecat · 05-09-2010, 09:01 AM

These risers do look cool but we removed a set of these off of a 1600 because they were hitting the nacelle to the point where the turning radius of the Nomad was compromised. You might want to check with the seller and see if they do not work, if you can return them because I'm guessing they will hit the nacelle.

We also found that the bolts to hold the risers to the triple tree were not tight when we went to remove them. Tried to tighten them up, thinking it would pull them into place better and the bolts were nearly impossible to get at, and would not tighten. There was a fair bit of forward and back movement on the handlebars because the risers were loose.

ffron69 · 05-09-2010, 10:35 AM

Thanks CycleCat, at the risk of sounding like an idiot, what's a nacelle? I will check the return policy also. Not so much going for looks as I don't want to keep throwing a bunch of cash at this bike if I'm not going to be able to set it up for this short guy to be comfortable...

**Cajunrider** · 05-09-2010, 10:51 AM

The chrome speedo cover/shroud. My Aeromach risers don't touch the nacelle. At full lock on the handlebars they stop within about 1/4" of touching it on either side. They are type specific to the 1600 Nomad. The risers for the 1500 would hit the nacelle on a 1600. I'm not sure about the other way around.

**ringadingh** · 05-09-2010, 04:19 PM

My risers used to come loose also, until one time I had the triple tree off the bike. I was then able to tighten the risers really well with a ratchet in the vice,and I also used LocTite. Never had a problem since.

gman47 · 05-09-2010, 06:38 PM

I have the Phat II risers and you can't go much farther than the pull back they provide. Check out the specs for the PhatII risers at scootworks.com The pull bavk on these is 3 1/2" according to their website.

cyclecat · 05-09-2010, 09:02 PM

I don't want to sound rude but can someone explain this to me? I do not understand how someone with a 30"" inseam cannot get both feet flat on the ground when sitting on a Nomad? I am quite a bit overweight, 5'4" tall with a 29" inseam (30" with my boots), have a 160 rear tire on my Nomad, have a really thick sheepskin on the seat, and I can get both feet flat on the ground.

ffron69 · 05-09-2010, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CycleCat

I don't want to sound rude but can someone explain this to me? I do not understand how someone with a 30"" inseam cannot get both feet flat on the ground when sitting on a Nomad? I am quite a bit overweight, 5'4" tall with a 29" inseam (30" with my boots), have a 160 rear tire on my Nomad, have a really thick sheepskin on the seat, and I can get both feet flat on the ground.

good question, not rude at all! I wish I had an answer for you there, what seat do you have on your bike?

cyclecat · 05-10-2010, 07:29 AM

Stock seat, same as you, with no modification.

**billyboy** · 05-10-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CycleCat

I don't want to sound rude but can someone explain this to me? I do not understand how someone with a 30"" inseam cannot get both feet flat on the ground when sitting on a Nomad? I am quite a bit overweight, 5'4" tall with a 29" inseam (30" with my boots), have a 160 rear tire on my Nomad, have a really thick sheepskin on the seat, and I can get both feet flat on the ground.

Same here when riding solo. 2008 Nomad, bone stock, 30" inseam, 10lb in each shock, and I can only get one foot flat on the ground - the heel of my other foot would be raised off the ground a bit. And I wear military jump boots with 1" heel.

Maybe it's the weight. I'm about 170lb, but if my wife's on the back, the extra weight makes it sit a little lower - not much, but enough to get both feet flat.

Could also be the age and or mileage on the bike. Mine's a 2008 purchased new in 2009 with about 3,000 miles so far. Maybe it'll sit lower after some mileage.

cyclecat · 05-10-2010, 06:14 PM

Don't know the answer. I weigh a bit more than that and have 30 pounds in the rear shocks.

**krash** · 05-11-2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by billyboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycleCat

I don't want to sound rude but can someone explain this to me? I do not understand how someone with a 30"" inseam cannot get both feet flat on the ground when sitting on a Nomad? I am quite a bit overweight, 5'4" tall with a 29" inseam (30" with my boots), have a 160 rear tire on my Nomad, have a really thick sheepskin on the seat, and I can get both feet flat on the ground.

Same here when riding solo. 2008 Nomad, bone stock, 30" inseam, 10lb in each shock, and I can only get one foot flat on the ground - the heel of my other foot would be raised off the ground a bit. And I wear military jump boots with 1" heel.

Maybe it's the weight. I'm about 170lb, but if my wife's on the back, the extra weight makes it sit a little lower - not much, but enough to get both feet flat.

Could also be the age and or mileage on the bike. Mine's a 2008 purchased new in 2009 with about 3,000 miles so far. Maybe it'll sit lower after some mileage.

Same with me 5'8", 190 lbs (180 if i suck in my gut) Stock 2008 with 15psi in shocks and my feet are not flat on the ground. Maybe its my age and mileage?

cyclecat · 05-13-2010, 07:53 AM

Again, don't know the answer since I'm shorter and fatter than you boys and can get both feet on the ground.

05-09-2010, 12:21 AM	#1
ffron69 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 192	Another Riser question Can someone tell me how high/far back can I go with pullbacks & not have to play with the cables? Saw these on Ebay... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-09-2010, 06:13 AM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Another Riser question That set should work for you with the cables posing no problem. They are 3 1/2" x 1 1/2" risers according to there add. Im using 4x2 risers and the cables reached with no problems. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-09-2010, 06:49 AM	#3
ffron69 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 192	Another Riser question Thanks Ring
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05-09-2010, 09:01 AM	#4
cyclecat Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Magrath, Alberta Posts: 648	Another Riser question These risers do look cool but we removed a set of these off of a 1600 because they were hitting the nacelle to the point where the turning radius of the Nomad was compromised. You might want to check with the seller and see if they do not work, if you can return them because I'm guessing they will hit the nacelle. We also found that the bolts to hold the risers to the triple tree were not tight when we went to remove them. Tried to tighten them up, thinking it would pull them into place better and the bolts were nearly impossible to get at, and would not tighten. There was a fair bit of forward and back movement on the handlebars because the risers were loose.
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05-09-2010, 10:35 AM	#5
ffron69 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 192	Another Riser question Thanks CycleCat, at the risk of sounding like an idiot, what's a nacelle? I will check the return policy also. Not so much going for looks as I don't want to keep throwing a bunch of cash at this bike if I'm not going to be able to set it up for this short guy to be comfortable... Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-09-2010, 10:51 AM	#6
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Another Riser question The chrome speedo cover/shroud. My Aeromach risers don't touch the nacelle. At full lock on the handlebars they stop within about 1/4" of touching it on either side. They are type specific to the 1600 Nomad. The risers for the 1500 would hit the nacelle on a 1600. I'm not sure about the other way around. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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05-09-2010, 04:19 PM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Another Riser question My risers used to come loose also, until one time I had the triple tree off the bike. I was then able to tighten the risers really well with a ratchet in the vice,and I also used LocTite. Never had a problem since. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-09-2010, 06:38 PM	#8
gman47 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Elk Grove, Ca. Posts: 187	Another Riser question I have the Phat II risers and you can't go much farther than the pull back they provide. Check out the specs for the PhatII risers at scootworks.com The pull bavk on these is 3 1/2" according to their website. __________________ When you come to the fork in the road ..... take it!
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05-09-2010, 09:02 PM	#9
cyclecat Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Magrath, Alberta Posts: 648	Another Riser question I don't want to sound rude but can someone explain this to me? I do not understand how someone with a 30"" inseam cannot get both feet flat on the ground when sitting on a Nomad? I am quite a bit overweight, 5'4" tall with a 29" inseam (30" with my boots), have a 160 rear tire on my Nomad, have a really thick sheepskin on the seat, and I can get both feet flat on the ground.
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05-10-2010, 07:29 AM	#11
cyclecat Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Magrath, Alberta Posts: 648	Another Riser question Stock seat, same as you, with no modification.
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05-10-2010, 06:14 PM	#13
cyclecat Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Magrath, Alberta Posts: 648	Another Riser question Don't know the answer. I weigh a bit more than that and have 30 pounds in the rear shocks.
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05-13-2010, 07:53 AM	#15
cyclecat Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Magrath, Alberta Posts: 648	Another Riser question Again, don't know the answer since I'm shorter and fatter than you boys and can get both feet on the ground.
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