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Rivco risers #436648 04/01/2011 4:37 PM Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,995 Likes: 10 Australia findlay13 OP Loquacious OP findlay13 Loquacious Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,995 Likes: 10 Australia Has anyone tried the rivco risers for the America?They bring the bars 2" closer and use the standard cables. I've ordered a corbin seat and was thinking of using the rivco risers with it. Any feedback appreciated. Dinosaur. "Oh Man I only ride 'em.I don't know what makes 'em work". Donald "Oddball" Sutherland "Don't let the bastards get you down". Kris Kristofferson "I am only paranoid because everyone is against me". Larry [Frank Burns] Linville

Re: Rivco risers findlay13 #436649 04/01/2011 4:42 PM Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 657 Wollongong Australia dollarbill Adjunct dollarbill Adjunct Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 657 Wollongong Australia Yep Paul I installed these risers only a month or two after I got my 2007 America. Easy install, no other expenses. All cables remain. In my opinion they feel more comfortable and seemed to give a better, more solid, feel to the front end.

Re: Rivco risers dollarbill #436650 04/01/2011 4:47 PM Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,995 Likes: 10 Australia findlay13 OP Loquacious OP findlay13 Loquacious Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,995 Likes: 10 Australia Thanks Bill.Did you gat them from rivco direct? Dinosaur. "Oh Man I only ride 'em.I don't know what makes 'em work". Donald "Oddball" Sutherland "Don't let the bastards get you down". Kris Kristofferson "I am only paranoid because everyone is against me". Larry [Frank Burns] Linville

Re: Rivco risers findlay13 #436651 04/01/2011 4:50 PM Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,726 Mary Esther, FL RamSound Loquacious RamSound Loquacious Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,726 Mary Esther, FL I got mine from Rivco at a bike rally in Panama City, FL a couple of years ago. I'd heard great things from people that had installed them. It made a world of difference for me. I can relax more on the hwy. and my riding position is more comfortable. Very easy to install and look much better than stock. Well worth every penny. Bob 2005 America, 904cc - sold. 2014 Trophy SE.

Re: Rivco risers dollarbill #436652 04/01/2011 4:52 PM Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 476 motorat Adjunct motorat Adjunct Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 476 what he said. i put them on my speedy with america bars. i really like the set up. kinda gives you an idea. if you want a better pic i can take some this weekend If it isn't broke, I haven't messed with it.

Re: Rivco risers motorat #436653 04/01/2011 4:59 PM Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,995 Likes: 10 Australia findlay13 OP Loquacious OP findlay13 Loquacious Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,995 Likes: 10 Australia Thanks for the replys Bob and Joe. Yes Joe,another picture would be appreciated,no rush,when you have time mate. I think they should work well with my corbin seat,when it arrives. Dinosaur. "Oh Man I only ride 'em.I don't know what makes 'em work". Donald "Oddball" Sutherland "Don't let the bastards get you down". Kris Kristofferson "I am only paranoid because everyone is against me". Larry [Frank Burns] Linville

Re: Rivco risers findlay13 #436654 04/01/2011 5:01 PM Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 657 Wollongong Australia dollarbill Adjunct dollarbill Adjunct Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 657 Wollongong Australia no got them from http://www.newspeedmaster.com/html/whats_new.html along with many other trinkets over the years. Like side stand pad, AI removal kit, centre stand, axle end caps, clutch lifter cover and idiot light LEDS. Their service is great I generally ordered on Thursday or Friday and they would get here by the following Tuesday. And now that our dollar is above theirs the price is much better.

Re: Rivco risers dollarbill #436655 04/01/2011 5:03 PM Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,995 Likes: 10 Australia findlay13 OP Loquacious OP findlay13 Loquacious Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,995 Likes: 10 Australia Thanks Bill.I'll order from them. Dinosaur. "Oh Man I only ride 'em.I don't know what makes 'em work". Donald "Oddball" Sutherland "Don't let the bastards get you down". Kris Kristofferson "I am only paranoid because everyone is against me". Larry [Frank Burns] Linville

Re: Rivco risers findlay13 #436656 04/01/2011 5:15 PM Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 12,964 BC, Canada Keith Stickman Yogi Keith Stickman Yogi Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 12,964 BC, Canada Here's a pic for ya... Rivco risers, stock bars and Corbin seat. Do I like it? Oh yeah! I also pulled by bars back a little... put a stretch on cables but still doable. Live to love, love to live.

Re: Rivco risers Keith #436657 04/01/2011 5:46 PM Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 46 Concord NC masterofillusion Greenhorn masterofillusion Greenhorn Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 46 Concord NC Scooterworks also has a set for 80 bucks. I think 3" and 2and 3/4" back. Fit me good, no more back pain.

Re: Rivco risers masterofillusion #436658 04/01/2011 6:00 PM Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 18,825 East Helena, Montana FriarJohn "Lighten up, Francis." FriarJohn "Lighten up, Francis." Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 18,825 East Helena, Montana BA.com sponsor FastEddy carries them as well. BA.com Caretaker | Friarsride | jb.com

Re: Rivco risers FriarJohn #436659 04/01/2011 6:26 PM Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,995 Likes: 10 Australia findlay13 OP Loquacious OP findlay13 Loquacious Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,995 Likes: 10 Australia Thanks for the replies fellas Dinosaur. "Oh Man I only ride 'em.I don't know what makes 'em work". Donald "Oddball" Sutherland "Don't let the bastards get you down". Kris Kristofferson "I am only paranoid because everyone is against me". Larry [Frank Burns] Linville

Re: Rivco risers Keith #436660 04/01/2011 10:28 PM Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,995 Likes: 10 Australia findlay13 OP Loquacious OP findlay13 Loquacious Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,995 Likes: 10 Australia Did anyone else have any trouble fitting them with the stock cables?I've just had a look at mine and they seem fairly tight as is. Dinosaur. "Oh Man I only ride 'em.I don't know what makes 'em work". Donald "Oddball" Sutherland "Don't let the bastards get you down". Kris Kristofferson "I am only paranoid because everyone is against me". Larry [Frank Burns] Linville

Re: Rivco risers findlay13 #436661 04/01/2011 11:22 PM Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,933 Likes: 3 NW Wisconsin, USA Fasteddy Learned Hand Fasteddy Learned Hand Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,933 Likes: 3 NW Wisconsin, USA PM sent [color:"blue"] www.fasteddysports.com [/color]

Re: Rivco risers findlay13 #436662 04/02/2011 12:19 PM Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,726 Mary Esther, FL RamSound Loquacious RamSound Loquacious Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,726 Mary Esther, FL Quote: Did anyone else have any trouble fitting them with the stock cables?I've just had a look at mine and they seem fairly tight as is. You shouldn't have any trouble. Remember they are coming back as much as they are going up. Took me just minutes to install. Bob 2005 America, 904cc - sold. 2014 Trophy SE.

Re: Rivco risers RamSound #436663 04/02/2011 3:40 PM Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,995 Likes: 10 Australia findlay13 OP Loquacious OP findlay13 Loquacious Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,995 Likes: 10 Australia Thanks Bob. Dinosaur. "Oh Man I only ride 'em.I don't know what makes 'em work". Donald "Oddball" Sutherland "Don't let the bastards get you down". Kris Kristofferson "I am only paranoid because everyone is against me". Larry [Frank Burns] Linville

Re: Rivco risers findlay13 #436664 04/02/2011 4:44 PM Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 46 Concord NC masterofillusion Greenhorn masterofillusion Greenhorn Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 46 Concord NC I didn't know fasteddy's had them. The ones that I got come back farther and I did have to relocate the cables to the right side between the forks to get the slack I needed. Looks like I'll be spending some money at fasteddy's. He has some nice products and at fair prices too.

Re: Rivco risers masterofillusion #436665 04/02/2011 5:17 PM Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 12,964 BC, Canada Keith Stickman Yogi Keith Stickman Yogi Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 12,964 BC, Canada Fasteddy rocks!! Live to love, love to live.

Re: Rivco risers Keith #436666 04/03/2011 12:38 AM Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,995 Likes: 10 Australia findlay13 OP Loquacious OP findlay13 Loquacious Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,995 Likes: 10 Australia I had already ordered my risers elsewhere,but FastEddy sent me a note so I'm trying to cancel my order and re-order through him.He seems to be the man to deal with. Waiting for the cancellation to be confirmed. Dinosaur. "Oh Man I only ride 'em.I don't know what makes 'em work". Donald "Oddball" Sutherland "Don't let the bastards get you down". Kris Kristofferson "I am only paranoid because everyone is against me". Larry [Frank Burns] Linville

Re: Rivco risers findlay13 #436667 04/03/2011 6:46 AM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,225 Likes: 62 NE PA USA The_Dog33 Fe Butt The_Dog33 Fe Butt Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 23,225 Likes: 62 NE PA USA Not that I dealt with him much but never had a bad experience with Eddy.He was inexpensive and fast, when he couldn't get my brakes to me as fast as expected he called me and let me know and told me why. Even at that he had them to me pretty fast. I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains. Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!

Re: Rivco risers findlay13 #436668 04/03/2011 12:22 PM Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 476 motorat Adjunct motorat Adjunct Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 476 here is another pic If it isn't broke, I haven't messed with it.

Re: Rivco risers motorat #436669 04/03/2011 4:46 PM Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,995 Likes: 10 Australia findlay13 OP Loquacious OP findlay13 Loquacious Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,995 Likes: 10 Australia Thanks for the pic Joe.That gives me the view i was looking for. Dinosaur. "Oh Man I only ride 'em.I don't know what makes 'em work". Donald "Oddball" Sutherland "Don't let the bastards get you down". Kris Kristofferson "I am only paranoid because everyone is against me". Larry [Frank Burns] Linville

Re: Rivco risers The_Dog33 #436670 04/03/2011 4:49 PM Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,995 Likes: 10 Australia findlay13 OP Loquacious OP findlay13 Loquacious Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,995 Likes: 10 Australia I was impressed that Eddy PM'd me Ian.I'll be ordering from him soon. Dinosaur. "Oh Man I only ride 'em.I don't know what makes 'em work". Donald "Oddball" Sutherland "Don't let the bastards get you down". Kris Kristofferson "I am only paranoid because everyone is against me". Larry [Frank Burns] Linville

Re: Rivco risers findlay13 #436671 04/03/2011 9:00 PM Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,268 Likes: 16 Tennessee mikemm03 Saddle Sore mikemm03 Saddle Sore Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,268 Likes: 16 Tennessee How do these compare to the Jim's Spacers that was all the rage a few years back? Anyone had both ? It's not speeding till you get pulled over. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqa1s4jhkQ8

Re: Rivco risers mikemm03 #436672 04/03/2011 10:20 PM Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,680 Georgia ThomWill Learned Hand ThomWill Learned Hand Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,680 Georgia I have not had both... I have had my Rivco's for several years now and they made a huge difference in my comfort on the bike. Thom I might be wrong, I sometimes am.

Re: Rivco risers ThomWill #436673 04/04/2011 2:18 AM Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 18,825 East Helena, Montana FriarJohn "Lighten up, Francis." FriarJohn "Lighten up, Francis." Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 18,825 East Helena, Montana Jim's spacers are just an extra 1" in riser length. They don't do any additional pullback. It may not seem like a lot but they made a huge difference in comfort to me. Found that I had been "reaching" for the bars, causing me extra fatigue on long road trips. And they're cheap. BA.com Caretaker | Friarsride | jb.com

Re: Rivco risers FriarJohn #436674 04/04/2011 6:11 AM Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 11,126 Likes: 13 Merritt Island, Fl moe Should be Riding moe Should be Riding Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 11,126 Likes: 13 Merritt Island, Fl Vera Lynn has Jim's Spacers. Cinnamon Girl does not. FWIW I notice no difference in comfort, as in, I have never entertained purchasing a set of Jim's spacers for Cinnamon Girl. Whereas I will change out the rear peg hangers between motorsickles for comfort (oem vs newspeedmaster relocation brackets). Blowing gravel off rural roads

Re: Rivco risers moe #436675 04/04/2011 11:14 AM Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 18,825 East Helena, Montana FriarJohn "Lighten up, Francis." FriarJohn "Lighten up, Francis." Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 18,825 East Helena, Montana That's because you don't have short stubby arms. LOL BA.com Caretaker | Friarsride | jb.com

Re: Rivco risers FriarJohn #436676 04/04/2011 4:31 PM Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 11,126 Likes: 13 Merritt Island, Fl moe Should be Riding moe Should be Riding Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 11,126 Likes: 13 Merritt Island, Fl Blowing gravel off rural roads