Chuckster's Risers installed

phenrichs · 09-08-2008, 01:29 PM

Finally got my risers installed.
Thanks Chuckster!!
Have any of you that have risers noticed that your bars vibrate more? I know the longer the rod the more the vibration will resonate through it. Has anyone come up with a solution. I am considering weighted bar ends.

moenko · 09-08-2008, 01:39 PM

Hi, I installed Chuck's risers yesterday and must say I did not notice more vibration (but I also have Küryakyn grips that have more cushioning than the stock grips). All I know is that the ride is SOOO much more comfy now, I am leaning back against my backrest, no more reaching forward at all.

cactusjack · 09-08-2008, 02:17 PM

Yes, I noticed this same phenomena after installing Chuckster's risers. I think any device that increases the distance of the bar end from the mass (triple tree) would result in the same effect.

moenko · 09-08-2008, 02:26 PM

I've heard people filling up the bars with sand and even concrete and they said it helped with the vibration a lot. Not sure if I wanted to do that but I'm just saying ... ;)

phenrichs · 09-08-2008, 03:53 PM

Yeah I don't think I would go that far but perhaps put weights in the bar ends.

**scion0** · 09-08-2008, 04:15 PM

I have the same issue after the risers... let me know how you get past it.. I will do the same.. make, model, etc.

My right hand will start to tingle

**Top Cat** · 09-08-2008, 04:49 PM

Yeah , mine vibrate more. Only thing that bothers me is the mirrors vibrate more also. I have to grip the bar real hard to stop the shaking to see if it is the police behind me

The 3" Chucksters didn't bring the bars back as much as I wanted so it looks like Phat 2,s or Aeromach next year.

phenrichs · 09-08-2008, 04:50 PM

I notice more going over bumps than just going down the road. Should weld up a solid set of bars.

radco · 09-08-2008, 05:22 PM

I have Joe's (Chucksters) 2" risers, Havent noticed the vibration,,, as for filling the Bars.. MINE are welded closed by MaKaw.. Maybe drill a hole and funnel n BBs,,The loose balls will absorbs alot of vibration,,, I think I read that on a HONDA forum,,,,,,,,Rich ::)

cactusjack · 09-08-2008, 05:56 PM

I also read where bb's in the handlebars worked their way into someone's handlebar switches and played hell with the electricals. Maybe fill up some vinyl tubing, seal the ends and slip them in, don't put them in loose - you're asking for trouble!

radco · 09-08-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

I also read where bb's in the handlebars worked their way into someone's handlebar switches and played hell with the electricals. Maybe fill up some vinyl tubing, seal the ends and slip them in, don't put them in loose - you're asking for trouble!

GREAT HEADS up... BUT how would they get in the switch if the wiring is outside the bars?? is there a weep hole in the bars ??? THANKS,,, And I like the idea of sleeving with tubing ..<<< Rich

phenrichs · 09-08-2008, 08:30 PM

Man that is a great idea, and cheap too. I may look into that.

Netnorske · 09-10-2008, 11:43 PM

I went with the Phat II's and have noticed relatively little difference in vibration with the exception of when the bike is at idle with no one on it. The ends might vibe a very slight bit then, but I don't notice it at all when riding.

The comfort factor of those things is huge....

....and eliminates having to reach forward for the bars. Notice in my signature photo I am leaning backwards and am able to reach the bars easily!

A couple things to make note of:

When installing the Phat II's, the brake hose will be your biggest concern. You will likely want to move your brake housing up the handlebar about 3/4" (until there is no slack in the brake light wire). This will give you more slack for your front brake hose.

This then lead me to a different challenge when installing my Brakeaway throttle lock (not cruise control).

When installing the Brakeaway, part of the support structure is to attach it to the bottom of the brake pivot bolt. By moving the brake housing for the riser install (notice the gap between the throttle and brake housing), I then needed to go get a longer machine screw (10/32 x 2) to make it reach (see photo).

In order for the brake release cam to operate properly, that new machine screw needed to be right up against the bottom of the brake pivot nut, hence the extra length. The bonus though was added adjustment to help make it just right!

Hope this helps....

Cheers....Kris

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09-08-2008, 01:39 PM	#2
moenko Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 477	Chuckster's Risers installed Hi, I installed Chuck's risers yesterday and must say I did not notice more vibration (but I also have Küryakyn grips that have more cushioning than the stock grips). All I know is that the ride is SOOO much more comfy now, I am leaning back against my backrest, no more reaching forward at all.
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09-08-2008, 02:17 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Chuckster's Risers installed Yes, I noticed this same phenomena after installing Chuckster's risers. I think any device that increases the distance of the bar end from the mass (triple tree) would result in the same effect. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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09-08-2008, 02:26 PM	#4
moenko Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 477	Chuckster's Risers installed I've heard people filling up the bars with sand and even concrete and they said it helped with the vibration a lot. Not sure if I wanted to do that but I'm just saying ... ;)
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09-08-2008, 03:53 PM	#5
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Chuckster's Risers installed Yeah I don't think I would go that far but perhaps put weights in the bar ends. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-08-2008, 04:15 PM	#6
scion0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 1,507	Chuckster's Risers installed I have the same issue after the risers... let me know how you get past it.. I will do the same.. make, model, etc. My right hand will start to tingle __________________ ___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097 Former VBA North Central Asst Regional Leader St Jude Rides Peoria to Memphis Rider Retired MSgt, USAF (1979 -99) "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff!" Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad
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09-08-2008, 04:49 PM	#7
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Chuckster's Risers installed Yeah , mine vibrate more. Only thing that bothers me is the mirrors vibrate more also. I have to grip the bar real hard to stop the shaking to see if it is the police behind me The 3" Chucksters didn't bring the bars back as much as I wanted so it looks like Phat 2,s or Aeromach next year. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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09-08-2008, 04:50 PM	#8
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Chuckster's Risers installed I notice more going over bumps than just going down the road. Should weld up a solid set of bars.
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09-08-2008, 05:22 PM	#9
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	Chuckster's Risers installed I have Joe's (Chucksters) 2" risers, Havent noticed the vibration,,, as for filling the Bars.. MINE are welded closed by MaKaw.. Maybe drill a hole and funnel n BBs,,The loose balls will absorbs alot of vibration,,, I think I read that on a HONDA forum,,,,,,,,Rich ::) __________________
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09-08-2008, 05:56 PM	#10
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Chuckster's Risers installed I also read where bb's in the handlebars worked their way into someone's handlebar switches and played hell with the electricals. Maybe fill up some vinyl tubing, seal the ends and slip them in, don't put them in loose - you're asking for trouble! __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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09-08-2008, 08:30 PM	#12
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Chuckster's Risers installed Man that is a great idea, and cheap too. I may look into that.
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09-10-2008, 11:43 PM	#13
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Chuckster's Risers installed I went with the Phat II's and have noticed relatively little difference in vibration with the exception of when the bike is at idle with no one on it. The ends might vibe a very slight bit then, but I don't notice it at all when riding. The comfort factor of those things is huge.... ....and eliminates having to reach forward for the bars. Notice in my signature photo I am leaning backwards and am able to reach the bars easily! A couple things to make note of: When installing the Phat II's, the brake hose will be your biggest concern. You will likely want to move your brake housing up the handlebar about 3/4" (until there is no slack in the brake light wire). This will give you more slack for your front brake hose. This then lead me to a different challenge when installing my Brakeaway throttle lock (not cruise control). When installing the Brakeaway, part of the support structure is to attach it to the bottom of the brake pivot bolt. By moving the brake housing for the riser install (notice the gap between the throttle and brake housing), I then needed to go get a longer machine screw (10/32 x 2) to make it reach (see photo). In order for the brake release cam to operate properly, that new machine screw needed to be right up against the bottom of the brake pivot nut, hence the extra length. The bonus though was added adjustment to help make it just right! Hope this helps.... Cheers....Kris __________________ *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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