Risers?
 

Has anyone installed risers on their RX3s? I'm a shorty - short-ish legs (29" inseam) and shorter torso (5'3" height) and usually need risers on my bikes (Triumph Tiger 800 & BMW F650gs).

Looking to see if anyone has needed risers and what options they've found that work for them.

Thanks all!

Welcome Dualsport.

I'm sure you will receive answers from others who have put risers on, I haven't needed them.

However the Cyclone is a pretty well laid out bike that a lot of riders of varying heights are finding comfortable. You might wish to lower yours, either by adjusting the rear spring preload or going serious and adding the optional 1" lowering link. CSC isn't showing any affiliates in CT, but I think we have someone here that is in your area.

If you've run a Tiger 800 and BMW F bike, you will be happily surprised with the RX3 and how it handles & performs. Light, too.

Hi Jay and thank you for the welcome! Not a fan of lowering links - alters geometry of the bike too much and I will use my RX3 for dirt road touring so need as much ground clearance as possible. Ordered the narrow seat and also have Daytona boots which should fit the bill to get the balls of my feet on the ground.

However, after two back surgeries, I'm going to need to make sure my back is not at too much of a forward angle - need as standard of a seating position as possible as I am planning 300 mile days on the dirt with this bike so must be comfortable. Hoping I can get some suggestions on riser choices from anyone who has tried them.

I installed a set of 1" risers on my RX3 to make it more comfortable to ride in standing postion.

Works well for me. I am 5' 7".

Cheers,

Dan K.

Dan - what type of risers did you go it - straight up or rotating (like Rox)?

DSChic, I installed 7/8" risers on my RX3 that are just a simple round bushing that goes under the handle bar clamps. I needed to get longer bolts to replace the original ones. I think 1" is about as high as you can go before the cables get to tight. I'm 5'6" 28" inseam and I have the lowering link and lowered the forks down also. I'm always on the short side of bikes it seems. Heres a pic of how I did mine, rj

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g...psbb1zpvnb.jpg

Wondering if the cables will be long enough for a pair of 1" ROX risers so I can pull the bars back towards me more. Your thoughts?

Just a generic set of billet aluminum risers. No adjustability. The cables were long enough so there was no problem with that amount of change. I'm not sure if the cables are long enough to also move the bars forward or not. It's late and it's cold and I'm too lazy to go out to the garage to look at the bike. . .

Cheers,

Dan K.

I would guess that they would be long enough but you may need to get under the gas tank and free up the cables to get more slack in them or reroute them so they don't bind when turning bars fully to one side or the other, rj.

I believe several people have installed the 30mm, Tusk handlebar risers without any problems. You need to get the 1-1/8 inch, big bar adapters. ;)

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...ndlebar+risers

https://images.rockymountainatvmc.co..._1_1-8_bar.jpg

I too have the Tusk Risers on mine, no issues with the cables

I also used the same risers as Spud

That makes 3 of us (so far) with the Tusk risers - no issues, enough slack in cables, so no movement / re-routing of cables required.

But how about moving back vs. straight up?
 

Really need to understand available cable clearance as Rox Risers are over an inch - the tusks are of no use to me as they don't bring the bars back towards the rider, only up.

It seems I always have a slightly different experience than everyone else.

When I installed the Tusk 30mm 1 1/8" risers, I could not center the handlebars because the throttle and brake lines were too tight.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...psrpzeq9ao.jpg


I moved the throttle cable and brake line outside the plastic shroud surrounding the ignition key, and all was good.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...psncctgah3.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...psmcohnllr.jpg

jb

DSChic, check out the risers that Winyoochanok is selling! Brings the bars back as well. They did require abit of adjustment as far as the cables go, but it was minimal. They also worked perfectly when fitting his larger windshield

I most likely would have went for the ones that Winyoochanok has, but I had already the Tusk risers.

Got a link for them or picture?

I think the 1" Rox risers will be fine, and I like their adjustability.

The Tusk risers are 30mm = 1 3/16", and they don't go exactly straight up.

They lean slightly back at the same rake angle as the forks.

jb

Winyoochanok's risers:

http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....3&postcount=56

jb

This may be what you are looking for:
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/handl...ise-1-pullback
Because of the angle of the triple clamp you will get less rise and more back than the spec.

In addition to installing handlebar risers, you can also choose another set of handlebars which have a larger pull back. :) Check the sizing chart at the following link to compare handlebar dimensions. ;)

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...inch+handlbars

Alternatively, you can try the Rox Risers, and let us know if they work. Can you borrow a pair from another motorcycle?

How much does Yoo charge for the handlebar risers, JB?

Thanks Spud!

My only concern is cable slack (or lack thereof) as I ran into the issue before when I had my Tiger 800. I did get the Rox risers on it but had to fiddle with the cables to get enough clearance when turning the bars. Another set of bars would work too - just alot of refitting that I'd need to do to brakes/clutch/throttle/electronics.

These look great! Exactly what I need. I heard there were some small mods that had to be done to fit them - can you expand on that?

Thanks RH - have a bunch of SW Motech stuff as TT is next State over - one of my favorite farkle stops!

Motorcycle Handlebar Risers (28.6mm) 34 USD

...plus shipping to your location.

The shipping is by weight. The shipping for my order of the kickstand foot and crash guard protectors was $28. US

jb

Thank you JB - will these fit the RX3 without further mods?

They will fit the handlebars.

I don't know if any relocation of the cables is necessary.

Aleong1967 and Tinman Tim have the Yoo risers, but AFAIK they haven't reported back about the installation.

From tinman tim's post: "They did require a bit of adjustment as far as the cables go, but it was minimal."

jb

As stated before. Minimal refitting of cables and wires. Loosen some of the cable clamps and pull alittle to get more slack at the bars. EZ peezy

For the life of me, i cant figure out how to post pics, or i would. Also, save the tutorials.

Thanks, JB. :)

What handlebar guards are those? What size clamp did you get for the inner clamp?

"1.Kickstand 38 USD
2.RUBBER SLIDERS CRASH PROTECTOR 24USD for set.
3.Motorcycle Handlebar Risers (28.6mm) 34 USD
4.ACERBIS Hand guards+SUPPORT +ADD-ON SPOILERS 45 USD
5.Smoke Windshield 42 USD"

FROM #87 of
http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...t=15456&page=6

rj

Tusk handguards with modified 7/8" inch clamps.

But there is more to the story:

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=15860

jb

That's the same stuff that I ordered

Did you have to relocate the cables when you installed the risers?

jb

Have not tried them yet
My bike has not arrived yet
But from what the seller told me, not issues with the cable lengths

How much does Yoo handlebar risers actually raise the bars and how far is the offset?
I have the Tusk riser but I would like the same height but moved back a bit. I may order them along with yoo windshield

So, just to confirm, the Tusk risers need to be 1/18th in size? and as far as the tusk wraparound handguards, is there enough clearance so it doesn't hit anything that is plugged into the accessory socket or usb socket? I figured I could add spacers to the end of the handlebar to bring it further out for clearance.

Yes, you need the 1-1/8" handlebar risers.

I shortened the bars on my Tusk D-Flex hand guards. With the Tusk Handlebar Risers installed, I have clearance with the power outlets. :) However, I don't know if placing spacers on the ends of the handlebars will provide enough clearance with the power outlets. :shrug: