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    Riser for HD Sportster?

    I did a search but couldn't find anything relevant.... so here goes - My handlebars could do with coming back, closer to me a couple of inches.
    Various friends have suggested risers. I am assuming this would be best left to the professionals? I guess I would need new/longer cables? I am trying to judge if I can do this financially, or if I just have to get on with it and lean forward a little bit like I am currently doing. It is making my back hurt a bit, I mean its not the end of the world but I would prefer to be sitting more upright. The last thing I want is for the guys to say they can do it themselves, and to end up with a dismantled bike and then have to pay a real mechanic to do it....

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    Quote Originally Posted by hellokitty View Post
    I did a search but couldn't find anything relevant.... so here goes - My handlebars could do with coming back, closer to me a couple of inches.
    Various friends have suggested risers. I am assuming this would be best left to the professionals? I guess I would need new/longer cables? I am trying to judge if I can do this financially, or if I just have to get on with it and lean forward a little bit like I am currently doing. It is making my back hurt a bit, I mean its not the end of the world but I would prefer to be sitting more upright. The last thing I want is for the guys to say they can do it themselves, and to end up with a dismantled bike and then have to pay a real mechanic to do it....
    They are a piece of piss to put on, seriously...Anne got some put on the Bandit (30mm ) and it took all of 3 minutes (ok 7 minutes)...put some risers on and then tilt the bars while ya at it..
    Its so simple, yes even a woman ....opps, I've said to much haven't I?....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    They are a piece of piss to put on, seriously...Anne got some put on the Bandit and it took all of 3 minutes (ok 7 minutes)...put some risers on and then tilt the bars while ya at it..
    Its so simple, yes even a woman ....opps, I've said to much haven't I?....
    I am sure that this woman could screw it up........

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    Quote Originally Posted by hellokitty View Post
    I am sure that this woman could screw it up........
    Whats needed is a 'Lady's Shed Night/Day'...I can do the baking..
    Have a look at Annes bike tomorrow and see how simple it is.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    Whats needed is a 'Lady's Shed Night/Day'...I can do the baking..
    Have a look at Annes bike tomorrow and see how simple it is.
    We do need something like that! I also need my own garage..... it is full of motorcyle bits and I can't find any of my tools... I think I will buy pink tools and hope that stops Mr Hellokitty using them.
    I will have a look tomorrow at Annes bike.

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    I am thinking seriously about getting some for the ST-R: if you buy some, please share the link: presumably if the manufacturers make stuff for HD they will make stuff for modern Triumphs
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