To riser or not to riser

mcloven · 04-26-2009, 08:29 PM

Hi all, Was wondering what riser sizes were most comfertable to everyone. Am looking into getting a set, just wondering everyones 2 cents

Netnorske · 04-26-2009, 08:38 PM

Well...there are several to choose from for sure. I am 5' 10" and I love my PhatRisers II from Scootworks. They are very popular among the Nomad Nation as they bring the bars right into your wheelhouse...but there are certainly other options....

keith23 · 04-26-2009, 08:38 PM

I have the Phat II risers and I love them. Before I put them on I would get a pain right between my shoulder blades after 30 min. of riding. Now I sit up straighter so no more pain.
As info I'm 5'9" and they fit me great. It raised my bars 4 inches and brought them back 2 inches. I put them on my 08 nomad and the cables are not tight at all. :)

Had to use the off set holes to keep from hitting the speedo cowl.

**glwilson** · 04-26-2009, 08:56 PM

5'6" with an average arm length for somone that height -- so I needed the extra pull-back. PhatII risers is what worked best for me. It is was a major improvement for comfort and control.

'04 1500FI NOMAD... had to use the offset holes to mount them so as to miss the speedo cowling. Don't believe you have to do that for later models.

billz410 · 04-26-2009, 09:03 PM

I also have the Phat II risers and really like them. As with so many accessories, viewpoints are highly subjective.

A much less expensive alternative would be to get a pair of Chuckster's risers (aka 'Chuckster131' on the KawaNOW forum). He's a good guy and produces top-notch stuff.

However, his risers won't have the amount of pull-back that the Phat risers do. Nonetheless, you may want to consider...

After installing mine, I had to run the front brake line outside of the triple-tree, as the brake line was no longer long enough. I haven't heard of too many other guys having that problem, but nobody seems to have the unique mechanical malfeasances I do.

There's at least one other fairly popular brand- can't think of the name right now.

billz410 · 04-26-2009, 09:05 PM

Here's a link to some of Chuckster's goodies.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chuckster1/sets/

lw · 04-26-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by billz410

Here's a link to some of Chuckster's goodies.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chuckster1/sets/

I put Chucksters' 3" risers on Lucille, over a year ago. Good product, good price, and no more neck/back strain.

scott2007nomad · 04-27-2009, 08:17 AM

I didn't think I needed any since I'm 6'5" tall.
I started wanting to relax more on the long rides so I purchased the Phat II.
I like them and they really help.

The only install "mod" I had to do was disconnect the brake tie down in the headlight bucket. I think I may have removed one from the handlebar too but I done forgot.

dogdoc · 04-27-2009, 08:34 AM

Phatt ll here too, am 5'10' and sure helped relax the arms.

rflnomad · 04-27-2009, 09:03 AM

2" Chucksters here, I am 6'2" and still love them. Priced right, and great service. I would rather help a board member than a company also.

blowndodge · 04-27-2009, 09:05 AM

4" Aeromach risers

phenrichs · 04-27-2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

4" Aeromach risers

4" ?! I didn't think they made risers that big. Do you have to have blocks on your shoes to reach the ground too?

Ha Ha

How short are you BD?

MikeInFla · 04-27-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by keith23

I have the Phat II risers and I love them. Before I put them on I would get a pain right between my shoulder blades after 30 min. of riding. Now I sit up straighter so no more pain.
It raised my bars 4 inches and brought them back 2 inches. I put them on my 08 nomad and the cables are not tight at all. :)

Had to use the off set holes to keep from hitting the speedo cowl.

+1

**taranis** · 04-27-2009, 10:01 AM

I have the Aeromach's on mine too. I'm 6'6" but I like to kick back and put my feet up; these allow me to do that without having to keep my arms fully extended.

blowndodge · 04-27-2009, 10:22 AM

??????? Risers are handlebar mounting extensions..... Not sure if your understanding the topic OP. That would have nothing to do with my height?

Risers allow you to lean back against your backrest and easily reach the handlebars with your feet on the highway pegs. ::)

04-26-2009, 08:29 PM	#1
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04-26-2009, 08:38 PM	#2
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	To riser or not to riser Well...there are several to choose from for sure. I am 5' 10" and I love my PhatRisers II from Scootworks. They are very popular among the Nomad Nation as they bring the bars right into your wheelhouse...but there are certainly other options.... __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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04-26-2009, 08:38 PM	#3
keith23 Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 33	To riser or not to riser I have the Phat II risers and I love them. Before I put them on I would get a pain right between my shoulder blades after 30 min. of riding. Now I sit up straighter so no more pain. As info I'm 5'9" and they fit me great. It raised my bars 4 inches and brought them back 2 inches. I put them on my 08 nomad and the cables are not tight at all. :) Had to use the off set holes to keep from hitting the speedo cowl.
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04-26-2009, 08:56 PM	#4
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	To riser or not to riser 5'6" with an average arm length for somone that height -- so I needed the extra pull-back. PhatII risers is what worked best for me. It is was a major improvement for comfort and control. '04 1500FI NOMAD... had to use the offset holes to mount them so as to miss the speedo cowling. Don't believe you have to do that for later models. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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04-26-2009, 09:03 PM	#5
billz410 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dodgeville, WI COLD!!! Posts: 550	To riser or not to riser I also have the Phat II risers and really like them. As with so many accessories, viewpoints are highly subjective. A much less expensive alternative would be to get a pair of Chuckster's risers (aka 'Chuckster131' on the KawaNOW forum). He's a good guy and produces top-notch stuff. However, his risers won't have the amount of pull-back that the Phat risers do. Nonetheless, you may want to consider... After installing mine, I had to run the front brake line outside of the triple-tree, as the brake line was no longer long enough. I haven't heard of too many other guys having that problem, but nobody seems to have the unique mechanical malfeasances I do. There's at least one other fairly popular brand- can't think of the name right now. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-26-2009, 09:05 PM	#6
billz410 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dodgeville, WI COLD!!! Posts: 550	To riser or not to riser Here's a link to some of Chuckster's goodies. http://www.flickr.com/photos/chuckster1/sets/
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04-27-2009, 08:17 AM	#8
scott2007nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 513	To riser or not to riser I didn't think I needed any since I'm 6'5" tall. I started wanting to relax more on the long rides so I purchased the Phat II. I like them and they really help. The only install "mod" I had to do was disconnect the brake tie down in the headlight bucket. I think I may have removed one from the handlebar too but I done forgot.
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04-27-2009, 08:34 AM	#9
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	To riser or not to riser Phatt ll here too, am 5'10' and sure helped relax the arms.
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04-27-2009, 09:03 AM	#10
rflnomad Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PSL, Fla; Posts: 596	To riser or not to riser 2" Chucksters here, I am 6'2" and still love them. Priced right, and great service. I would rather help a board member than a company also. __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad, Black & Silver. 2006 Kawasaki KLR650, Lime Green! 2006 Ford F150 SuperCrew, 2WD, 4.6L; white & gold 1965 Pontiac GTO, 389 4 Speed. Bluemist Slate Cruising the back roads, that is living! Member #000033.
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04-27-2009, 09:05 AM	#11
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	To riser or not to riser 4" Aeromach risers __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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04-27-2009, 10:01 AM	#14
taranis Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 802	To riser or not to riser I have the Aeromach's on mine too. I'm 6'6" but I like to kick back and put my feet up; these allow me to do that without having to keep my arms fully extended. __________________ _______________________ "Taranis" and the Lovely Ann KawaNOW Oldschool #885 His: 2006 Nomad Hers: 2008 VN900 Classic LT
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04-27-2009, 10:22 AM	#15
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	To riser or not to riser ??????? Risers are handlebar mounting extensions..... Not sure if your understanding the topic OP. That would have nothing to do with my height? Risers allow you to lean back against your backrest and easily reach the handlebars with your feet on the highway pegs. ::) __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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