Phatrisers

terbear · 02-02-2008, 10:23 AM

Morning all,

Just finished installing a set of Phatrisers II from Scootworks. Was having neck and shoulder pain in long rides, by putting my hands just behind the grips and steering with my knuckle it would feel better immediatly so I decided to do this.
I was a little woried that the cables and hoses would not rach, but they did just fine.
Just sitting on the bike is much more comfortable, can't wait to try them out. They brought the bars back about 2' and raised them a bit. I was very happy with the fit and finish of them (polished aluminum)

see pics

Still waiting for the snow to melt..........

Terbear

oldbiker · 02-02-2008, 10:47 AM

Good luck with the risers. They sure helped me.

Todd · 02-02-2008, 11:18 AM

You will like the way you sit on the bike...They have improved the handling for me....I can keep my weight more center on the bike and countersteer is effortless...

Did you take your shield and headlamp off to install???

bluetongue · 02-02-2008, 11:48 AM

I Love mine hope they work out for you.

vaccam · 02-02-2008, 12:19 PM

terbear,

Looks real good, hope they help you enjoy your nad more. I hope to do mine in the near future.

I noticed your windshield bag or bags. Which brand and how do you like them? Any install problems or clearance problems now that you installed the Phats?

Michael

jussmatt · 02-02-2008, 01:24 PM

Very Nice Terbear... what year is your bike? It looks sharp and I'm with Vaccam.. what kind of windshield bag do you have?

terbear · 02-02-2008, 01:56 PM

Answer a few ?'s

Yes, I did remove the headlight and chrome piece in front of the triple tree, made the acess to the bolts very easy, and gave me a chance to clean back there.

The windshield bag is just a cheapie from e-bay about 30 bucks I think. This is a must on any bike, very handy for small items, billfold,keys,sunglasses etc. I will have to raise it an inch or so because the 2 pouches on the end are hard to open now.

My Nomad is a 2007, 7,000 miles. Made it to Sturgis last year--

Terbear

dogdoc · 02-02-2008, 02:42 PM

will take a few weeks to get used to the new feel but then its great.

Todd · 02-02-2008, 03:09 PM

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will take a few weeks to get used to the new feel but then its great.

yer right!! Am I the only one that thinks it handles better with the risers ?

02-02-2008, 05:09 PM

I won't beable to ride with out them. Best piece of equipment I've put on. Did you run with the center hole or offset one?

Chris

Todd · 02-02-2008, 05:21 PM

offset...center will hit the speedometer bezel on most 05 on up...I say most because these things are not exact copies...there are some pretty big tolerance differences in some parts and how they are mounted. Use the offset, no chance of hitting then.

tomk · 02-02-2008, 09:09 PM

Quote:

I was very happy with the fit and finish of them (polished aluminum)

see pics

Still waiting for the snow to melt..........

Terbear

Are these Phats polished or chromed?

**Idaho** · 02-02-2008, 09:12 PM

I tinkered with mine moving the bars up and down in the clamps for a couple of weeks until I decided where they are most comfortable. Love those Phats.

socwkbiker · 02-04-2008, 09:42 AM

They're great! Clearly one of the best mods we can make.

tomk · 02-23-2008, 03:59 PM

Just ordered a set of Phat II's. Thanks to all of your inputs I finally broke down. It looks like everyone that has them really likes them.

02-02-2008, 10:23 AM	#1
terbear Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 83	Phatrisers Morning all, Just finished installing a set of Phatrisers II from Scootworks. Was having neck and shoulder pain in long rides, by putting my hands just behind the grips and steering with my knuckle it would feel better immediatly so I decided to do this. I was a little woried that the cables and hoses would not rach, but they did just fine. Just sitting on the bike is much more comfortable, can't wait to try them out. They brought the bars back about 2' and raised them a bit. I was very happy with the fit and finish of them (polished aluminum) see pics Still waiting for the snow to melt.......... Terbear Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-02-2008, 10:47 AM	#2
oldbiker Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: la Fayette, Ga Posts: 472	Phatrisers Good luck with the risers. They sure helped me.
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02-02-2008, 11:18 AM	#3
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Phatrisers You will like the way you sit on the bike...They have improved the handling for me....I can keep my weight more center on the bike and countersteer is effortless... Did you take your shield and headlamp off to install??? __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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02-02-2008, 11:48 AM	#4
bluetongue Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Caney,Tx Posts: 510	Phatrisers I Love mine hope they work out for you.
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02-02-2008, 12:19 PM	#5
vaccam Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 218	Phatrisers terbear, Looks real good, hope they help you enjoy your nad more. I hope to do mine in the near future. I noticed your windshield bag or bags. Which brand and how do you like them? Any install problems or clearance problems now that you installed the Phats? Michael Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-02-2008, 01:24 PM	#6
jussmatt Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Richmond, TX. Posts: 2,588	Phatrisers Very Nice Terbear... what year is your bike? It looks sharp and I'm with Vaccam.. what kind of windshield bag do you have?
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02-02-2008, 01:56 PM	#7
terbear Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 83	Phatrisers Answer a few ?'s Yes, I did remove the headlight and chrome piece in front of the triple tree, made the acess to the bolts very easy, and gave me a chance to clean back there. The windshield bag is just a cheapie from e-bay about 30 bucks I think. This is a must on any bike, very handy for small items, billfold,keys,sunglasses etc. I will have to raise it an inch or so because the 2 pouches on the end are hard to open now. My Nomad is a 2007, 7,000 miles. Made it to Sturgis last year-- Terbear
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02-02-2008, 02:42 PM	#8
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Phatrisers will take a few weeks to get used to the new feel but then its great.
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02-02-2008, 05:09 PM	#10
Guest Posts: n/a	Phatrisers I won't beable to ride with out them. Best piece of equipment I've put on. Did you run with the center hole or offset one? Chris
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02-02-2008, 05:21 PM	#11
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	Phatrisers offset...center will hit the speedometer bezel on most 05 on up...I say most because these things are not exact copies...there are some pretty big tolerance differences in some parts and how they are mounted. Use the offset, no chance of hitting then. __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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02-02-2008, 09:12 PM	#13
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Phatrisers I tinkered with mine moving the bars up and down in the clamps for a couple of weeks until I decided where they are most comfortable. Love those Phats. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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02-04-2008, 09:42 AM	#14
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Phatrisers They're great! Clearly one of the best mods we can make. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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02-23-2008, 03:59 PM	#15
tomk Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 65	Phatrisers Just ordered a set of Phat II's. Thanks to all of your inputs I finally broke down. It looks like everyone that has them really likes them.
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