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Offline NuckaMan

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Having trouble picking out a riser block.
« on: July 16, 2013, 11:56:14 AM »
Which riser blocks are you guys running?

Trying to decide which ones to order. I’m looking to be more upright and my arms more parallel to the ground to alleviate some left shoulder pain when riding long-distance.

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Re: Having trouble picking out a riser block.
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2013, 12:10:24 PM »
Get the 2" risers and riser adapters, or just get the pullback risers.

http://www.advancedsporttouring.com/Concours_Risers_p/c14-03.htm

http://www.advancedsporttouring.com/Default.asp

This is the best you can do without spending $700 for new bars.

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Re: Having trouble picking out a riser block.
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2013, 12:12:01 PM »
I run the 2" Helibar risers and the Murph wedges.  This combo puts the bars in a good location, for me.  My only issue now is that I wish the grips were a larger diameter.
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Re: Having trouble picking out a riser block.
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2013, 12:18:12 PM »
My only issue now is that I wish the grips were a larger diameter.
Go get you favorite dirt bike grips and cut the ends off. Soap and water and a little bit of patience you will have what you are looking for.

I just did this with a set of ProTaper grips and now I am happy.  ;D

http://www.amazon.com/ProTaper-PILLOW-LITE-Grips-BLACK/dp/B002OPUPMW/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1373998744&sr=1-1&keywords=ProTaper+PT+PILLOW+TOP+LITE+GRY%2FBLK%2FBLK+Grips+BLACK%2FGREY%2FBLACK

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Re: Having trouble picking out a riser block.
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2013, 12:39:54 PM »
Go get you favorite dirt bike grips and cut the ends off. Soap and water and a little bit of patience you will have what you are looking for.

I just did this with a set of ProTaper grips and now I am happy.  ;D

http://www.amazon.com/ProTaper-PILLOW-LITE-Grips-BLACK/dp/B002OPUPMW/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1373998744&sr=1-1&keywords=ProTaper+PT+PILLOW+TOP+LITE+GRY%2FBLK%2FBLK+Grips+BLACK%2FGREY%2FBLACK

Interesting.  Are you installing these over the factory grips?  Or in lieu of?

Does this affect the heated grip function?
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Re: Having trouble picking out a riser block.
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2013, 12:51:17 PM »
Interesting.  Are you installing these over the factory grips?  Or in lieu of?

Does this affect the heated grip function?

I put it right over the top of the factory grip, hence the patience. It is not easy but it will work.

And it has no affect on the heated grips.

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Re: Having trouble picking out a riser block.
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2013, 01:28:42 PM »
The Heli ones with the ram ball and powerlet port integrated makes for a nice place to mount and power yer gps.

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Re: Having trouble picking out a riser block.
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2013, 01:46:49 PM »
I run the 2" Helibar risers and the Murph wedges.  This combo puts the bars in a good location, for me. My only issue now is that I wish the grips were a larger diameter.
Just got a set of these. Have not tried them yet.
http://www.originalbeemerbuddies.com/

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Re: Having trouble picking out a riser block.
« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2013, 04:01:18 PM »
The Heli ones with the ram ball and powerlet port integrated makes for a nice place to mount and power yer gps.

+1 that is what I have.

OP- do a search on "risers" and you will find hundreds of posts.
Shoodaben (was Guhl) Mountain Runner ECU flash, Canyon Cages front/rear, Helibars risers, Phil's wedges, Grip Puppies, Sargent World seat-low & heated & pod, Muzzy lowering links, Soupy's stand, Nautilus air horn, Admore lightbar, Ronnie's highway pegs, front running lights, all LED, helmet locks, RAM Xgrip, Sena SMH10, Throttle Tamer, MRA X-Creen, BearingUp Shifter, PR4-GT, Scorpion EXO-T1200,etc

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Re: Having trouble picking out a riser block.
« Reply #9 on: July 16, 2013, 04:50:04 PM »
2" Helibar risers. I'm looking at the AST riser adapters but I have to ditch my tank top storage box to use them.

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Re: Having trouble picking out a riser block.
« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2013, 05:09:08 PM »
Just got a set of these. Have not tried them yet.
http://www.originalbeemerbuddies.com/

Look interesting.  Found some reviews online that say they're nice at first, but don't last a long time (pictures seemed to show that the neoprene rubs off due to vibration.)

I'm debating between some Grip Puppies ($12 on amazon) or Murphs grips, personally.
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Re: Having trouble picking out a riser block.
« Reply #11 on: July 16, 2013, 06:14:57 PM »
I've tried Puppies and found them to thick. Got Murph's and like them alot. These Buddies don't seem as thick as the Puppies.