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These have been around a while for Americas, but are new for Speedmasters. I ordered a set to try, and received them in the mail within a week.

Installation was quick and easy. They seem to be good quality, and the finish is consistent with the stock risers. My risers just don't quite match up with the shape of the spacers no matter how many different ways I tried them, but it's pretty close (see photos). The spacers are just a little bigger than my risers. It doesn't bother me, but might be an issue for some people. For the price, I'm not complaining about it.

I haven't been able to ride yet, but just sitting on the bike, the spacers allow me to sit up a bit straighter, and remove some of the slouch in my back. I'm going to give them a shot and see how it feels on the road, but I think I'm going to like them.

Will

I see that the difference is the slight rounding of the flat sides of the stock risers. To me though, they look good. I liked that stepped look. I'm planning on getting a set for my America, to give them a try. Them, plus a seat re-do by Spencer at Great Day To Ride and mid pegs will, I believe, give me the best and most comfortable ride I've ever had. should give

those look pretty good. How is the rise length? Do all of the cables and wires fit okay?

The spacers are 1 1/4 inches, and stock cables and wires still work fine. They come with a longer bolt and a new nut; basically plug & play.

After re-reading my initial post, I realized it might sound like I was complaining about the fit. Actually, I'm happy with the fit and think I'm going to like these on the bike (still haven't had the chance to ride w/ them yet). I was just pointing out that the shape of the spacers and the risers are not quite a perfect match (at least on my bike).

Will

Will - Have you had a chance to ride with them yet. Did you notice a difference? I'm thinking about getting some. Are your handlebars black?

Hi Will!

How's the Daytona doing?

When you removed the risers did you strip out one of the nuts? On Vera Lynn I had to reroute the throttle cables and the port side nut stripped out. No biggie though. Now regarding spacers...
Cinnamon Girl has no (jim's) spacers while Vera Lynn does. Can I tell a difference? To tell the truth I cannot. The riding position ergonomics are the same otherwise, i.e., corbin saddles, stock grips etc. Why do I write this? I dunno, just got done finishing up the last two pieces of Quince Lorraine from Father’s Day, washing it down with a pressed cup of Italian roast java. Yum yum. I read your thread and noted another member who went the way of Jim.

Another related 'does it make a difference' issue is shocks. Vera Lynn has 440s Cinnamon Girl has stock. No difference either, well, Cinnamon Girl actually is better! I guess that would always be the case with dry 440s.

Maybe today I'll take the 440s off and get em ready to return to Progressive.

Ride safe and roll the white line cautiously!

moe

I have ridden a couple hundred miles with the spacers on, and I did notice a difference. Honestly, I didn't really think I was going to like them at first. It seemed like slow-speed control was a little worse with my hands higher...or maybe I just needed to get used to the new position. I like them now, and am going to keep them on. I have actually thought about going the other direction, with some shorter risers and the Speedmaster bars. I may try that down the road, just to see how it feels.

My bars aren't black; I think it was just the lighting in my garage.

Will

Here's the link http://www.spacerjim.com/.
$38 for the Speedy risers incl shipping.

Hey Moe! The Daytona is still being my "problem child." As long as it's accellerating, the bike is happy and runs crazy strong. But, at some point, I have to level off the throttle and that's when the issues start. It's definitely in the lower 1/4 of the throttle range...it's just sluggish and the exhaust note sounds bad at steady speeds, kind of like it's breaking up or sputtering. Also have noticed that as I start twisting the throttle, nothing really happens and then all of a sudden the rpm's take off. Makes hill starts pretty fun. I haven't been able to find anything mechanically wrong with the bike; now need to decide whether it's off to the dealer for a check into the computer settings and update the map, or if I drop a few hundred dollars for a Tune Boy and start playing with it. I've talked to the dealer about it, and will probably get it up there in the next few weeks. Or, just park it for the summer and ride it again when the weather turns cold.

I didn't have any issues with the riser bolts or nuts when I removed them. I was a little surprised at how easy mine came off when I broke them loose.

As far as shocks, I know I've read a lot of people on here don't like the stock shocks on our bikes. I may just not know any better, but the ride w/ stock shocks is fine with me. I also don't do any two-up riding either, which I imagine makes a big difference.

Ride safe out there,

Will

Just installed my set of Jim's spacers on my America last night. Only rode with them about 30 miles after that, but a definite improvement. I actually think low speed maneuvering might be a bit better, not as long a reach when in a full lock turn. Will get a better sense of that today.