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Handlebar Risers- Spacers
#170388 06/09/2007 2:02 PM
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I have an 03 Speedmaster with stock handlebars and Kurly grips. I am finding that it's just a bit of a reach to my grips and it makes my shoulders sore after a couple of hours of riding. I'm 5'-9" tall but on a small frame.
I did a seach and I know the one inch spacers from Jim's Spacers have been discussed as well as the Rivco risers.

Has anyone used the one inch spacers with the Speedmaster bars? If so did you notice any appreciable difference in comfort and/or reach to the bars?
I'll like to go with the spacers if I can because of the cost and also the issue of cable rerouting or replacement.

Thanks in advance,
Bob


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okiebob #170389 06/09/2007 2:31 PM
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I'd pop on a set of America bars. That reach is perfect for me, I'm 5'11".


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okiebob #170390 06/09/2007 5:59 PM
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Jim's Spacers are round. Speedy risers are somewhat oval if I remember correctly.


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okiebob #170391 06/09/2007 8:40 PM
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Just adding spacers isn't going to give you more pullback, which sounds like is what you need. I put on Harley Deuce style risers. Do a search on ebay and you should be able to find them for about $40. Had to drill out the triple tree to fit the 1/2" bolts, but I've seen posts in here referring to a 1/2" to 10mm bolt that works without having to drill. Also had to move the throttle cables to the right side of the frame, because sometimes if you turned the bars full right the revs would go up. Here's a pic:



Other options would be set of T-bars which is a one piece risers and bars setup. Guys around here have used Carlini or Baron bars, but just about anything that'll fit a Harley will work as the top tree bolt spacing is the same at 3 1/2" center-to-center. I went with the Deuce style risers because they were cheap, and I didn't have to buy longer cables.

For $40 + the cost of some shorter stainless bolts, it's made for a more comfortable reach to the bars. The ebay risers I bought weren't exactly machined to tight tolerances, so you might want to go with actual Duece risers, or something else. These are 6" high with 2 1/2" of pullback.

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SalMaglie #170392 06/10/2007 1:44 AM
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Thanks for all the information.

BTW-Sal, that HD Deuce pullback set-up really looks nice and I'll probably try to go with that.

Thanks again,
Bob


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okiebob #170393 06/10/2007 6:38 PM
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I may try the t100 bars as Cat did.
http://www.bonnevilleamerica.com/forums/...part=2&vc=1
Hope the link works, or search for t100 posted by Cat


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