Risers And Pedals, Oh My....

[mrmvolz]

Also am eyeballing the scrambler kit, (birthday in the fall)

Heated grips too!

 

[Rocky]

Hi, Michele,

Wellllllllll, now that you ask...after my gray v. black riser debacle, I couldn't wait to go out today and throw them on the bike. I had a few interesting moments.

Installing these risers without a helper isn't an insurmountable problem, but it requires a little forethought. For instance, if the front tire is angled to the left, as bikes usually are when parked, you probably should straighten it up before trying to place a riser on. The lower one kept sliding off. I finally surrendered, straightened it out, and got the handlebar elevated enough to pop the risers in. And you bet I covered that purple fuel tank with a thick towel!

My 6mm hex key is going to become my best friend, I think...I got the handlebars on and angled to where I *think* I want them. The good thing about the risers is that with just a tweak from the 6mm, I can fine tune the angle to exactly where I want it.

The roads were too sand- and salt-covered for me to ride today, but I'm hoping that tomorrow might be a winner!

Thanks for asking about the projects!

Tell me, what's on *your* to-do list? What cool accessories are you waiting for, if one might ask?

I saw the risers as a two-person project, but am happy that you did it by yourself - good for you
Make sure all the cables and hoses still have lots of slack and don't bind.
As you have already found, all it takes is a slight tweak in bar position to make a big difference and you will learn what works and what doesn't as you ride.
We'll be waiting to hear how they work out for you.

 

[SarahP]

That's another feather in your cap Nancy, not only is your confidence growing, but you'll soon be tackling jobs on your bike that a few months ago, you'd never dream of doing. Just a few adjustments to your bars will make all the difference in how you feel when your out riding, don't forget that you can also move the handlebar switches around a bit, so you get a better feel for everything.
I've pretty much got my Thunderbird as I like it now, not that I've modified it too much anyway, just a few minor changes here and there.

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Thans for the nice words! Sometimes just a minor change can make a huge difference. I can't wait to check out the position of the handlebars now! C'mon, spring!

 

[SarahP]

I saw the risers as a two-person project, but am happy that you did it by yourself - good for you
Make sure all the cables and hoses still have lots of slack and don't bind.
As you have already found, all it takes is a slight tweak in bar position to make a big difference and you will learn what works and what doesn't as you ride.
We'll be waiting to hear how they work out for you.

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Rocky,

Oops, I never thought to check the cable play post-riser installation.

That's a huge thing, obviously -- will definitely check it out.

Thanks for the tip!