Yet another 2'' Roxy rocking risers thread

talreli · Mar 28, 2013

Got my bike a full three weeks ago. After the second ride of about two hours, I felt some tightness at my upper back. Going through many of the existing threads, I am ready to give the 2'' Roxy risers a shot. If that doesn't cut it, will consider replacing the handlebars as well.

There seem to be two options to overcome the clutch & break hoses challenge with the 2'' risers. Jaxon's extension cables, and the AltRider kit. Cost aside, was wondering if anyone has a view on which option is cleaner / better for the long run, or are they both equally good.

For those who went with Jaxon's solution, does the throttle cable require any adjustments, and does it require bleeding the break fluids.

Cheers,

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BaldKnob · Mar 28, 2013

Talreli, you should go ahead and order those bad boys! I've had mine a month, or so, and really like the mod. I still use stock bar (ProTaper EVOs did not have enough room for the levers/switch housings) but I now sit more upright and the hunchback that was forming between my shoulder blades has gone away! Standing position is very natural and probably benifits the most from the Rox risers.

As for the brake/clutch lines, I moved my levers inboard as much as I could and loosened the ties holding the wiring along the frame. Snug at full lock but I'm not too concerned. Good luck with making it fit for you.

avc8130 · Mar 28, 2013

talreli said:
Got my bike a full three weeks ago. After the second ride of about two hours, I felt some tightness at my upper back. Going through many of the existing threads, I am ready to give the 2'' Roxy risers a shot. If that doesn't cut it, will consider replacing the handlebars as well.

There seem to be two options to overcome the clutch & break hoses challenge with the 2'' risers. Jaxon's extension cables, and the AltRider kit. Cost aside, was wondering if anyone has a view on which option is cleaner / better for the long run, or are they both equally good.

For those who went with Jaxon's solution, does the throttle cable require any adjustments, and does it require bleeding the break fluids.

Cheers,

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04 Kawasaki Vulcan 750
84 Suzuki DR500

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You have New Jersey as your location, but then you close your post with "cheers"?!?!?!

I have 2" risers with Pro Taper bars. Not quite as high or as much pull back as the stock bars would be. I moved the brake hose like AltRider and left the clutch line. Not too bad. I do have a set of Jaxon's long lines on the shelf but I got lazy.

Do NOT trust anything that is "a little tight" at any point. The factory lines are rubber with ss crimps. They will fail eventually. It may not kill you, but it would certainly suck to blow a clutch or brake line in a parking lot 1000 miles from home.

ac

gmtech · Mar 29, 2013

anyone use the roxx lowe risers the offset ones?

like these http://www.amazon.com/Rox-Speed-FX-Pro-Offset-3R-B12POE/dp/B003O76X2K

klunsford · Mar 29, 2013

I have the 1" up and 1" back Rox risers if that is what you mean. Lines are not even snug with them even at full lock. I'm 6'2" and am very comfortable sitting or standing.

offcamber · Mar 29, 2013

I have the 2" risers on order...I plan to do the Altrider method for cable adjustment...I have the parts already in the garage so I figure I'll try their solution first before swapping lines.

As stated even a little snugness can lead to wear over time....Make sure your RPMs do not change when you turn the bars lock to lock

Obrianmcc · Mar 29, 2013

The aggressive sweep of the stock bars might be more of a contributing factor of your discomfort... the ATV Pro Tapers are an 1" wider than their MX counterparts and will fit all the stock controls.

avc8130 · Mar 29, 2013

Obrianmcc said:
The aggressive sweep of the stock bars might be more of a contributing factor of your discomfort... the ATV Pro Tapers are an 1" wider than their MX counterparts and will fit all the stock controls.

That's what I have. I have a set of "ATV Low" mounted in 2" Rox Pivoting Risers.

ac

patrickg450 · Mar 29, 2013

Obrianmcc said:
The aggressive sweep of the stock bars might be more of a contributing factor of your discomfort... the ATV Pro Tapers are an 1" wider than their MX counterparts and will fit all the stock controls.

+1 on the first part, I did Fasst Bars, never could find a good bar with enough real estate for all my crap. But then I never tried the ATV bars. Happy with my Fasst kinda pricey though.

talreli · Mar 29, 2013

patrickg450 said:
+1 on the first part, I did Fasst Bars, never could find a good bar with enough real estate for all my crap. But then I never tried the ATV bars. Happy with my Fasst kinda pricey though.

Fasst bars with or without risers ?

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snakebitten · Mar 29, 2013

FASST bars (15° Tenere) with 2" rotating Rox. Extended lines.

Ergonomic Bliss. Sittin or standing. Spent 4 hours standing in 1 day, a couple of weeks ago. At 55 years old I was very pleased.

~TABASCO~ · Mar 29, 2013

avc8130 said:
Do NOT trust anything that is "a little tight" at any point. The factory lines are rubber with ss crimps. They will fail eventually. It may not kill you, but it would certainly suck to blow a clutch or brake line in a parking lot 1000 miles from home.

X2.. this is NOT an area to save a few bucks... Im really surprised Altrider even suggested this. Everything on a motorcycle must be safe. The idea of just letting the rubber lines pull the hard lines is not the 'right' way to do the job....... ::005::

jasonmb · Mar 30, 2013

Tabasco -

Do you have directions you can post on how to swap the lines that you sell? Can they be found someplace ..

patrickg450 · Mar 30, 2013

talreli said:
Fasst bars with or without risers ?

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Sorry, yea with 2" ROX risers. Now I was going to get the longer lines from Jax but once the sweep was out due to the removal of the stocks bars I was able to get them to work. I made minor adjustment to the front brake line as it was pointing down so I loosened it up and rotated it to so there was no tension on the lines.

At full bar lock I can feel slack in all my lines, I did take them out of a tie down point on the right side just to be safe. If you want I will post a pic or PM it to you.

Good luck the stock bars suck, this is bu far the best mod for me.

toompine · Mar 30, 2013

RoboCop said:
I have the 1" up and 1" back Rox risers if that is what you mean. Lines are not even snug with them even at full lock. I'm 6'2" and am very comfortable sitting or standing.

+1 on that. I have the same along with GS bars (don't throw rocks). For me it was not about height but reach and the bend of the bars which throws your elbows up which is what was hurting my back and shoulders. I tried three sets of bars before settling on the GS bars. Got some used off ADV because they are real pricy.

~TABASCO~ · Mar 30, 2013

jasonmb said:
Tabasco -

Do you have directions you can post on how to swap the lines that you sell? Can they be found someplace ..

They do come with instructions and Ill be happy to help anyone with questions... Ive installed a few sets...

talreli · Mar 30, 2013

avc8130 said:
That's what I have. I have a set of "ATV Low" mounted in 2" Rox Pivoting Risers.

ac

Maybe a new bar with a wider sweep is a good place to start before even trying the risers.

What thread inserts did you use on the ATV bar for bolting up the bar end weights and hand guards.

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avc8130 · Mar 30, 2013

talreli said:
Maybe a new bar with a wider sweep is a good place to start before even trying the risers.

What thread inserts did you use on the ATV bar for bolting up the bar end weights and hand guards.

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These:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2/9/192/7278/ITEM/MSR-Replacement-Bar-Ends-for-D-Flector-Handguards.aspx

I stopped by my local shop to ask them about them and the guy went to the back, came out with them in a plain baggie and said "here ya go, on the house"!

ac

talreli · Apr 2, 2013

~TABASCO~ said:
They do come with instructions and Ill be happy to help anyone with questions... Ive installed a few sets...

Sending a PM.

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talreli · Apr 8, 2013

Anyone used the Rox anti-vibration risers, do they actually worth the additional $$$ ?
http://www.amazon.com/Rox-Speed-FX-Anti-Vibration-Handlebar/dp/B005UGHWL4/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t

Just to make sure, the stem clamp for the S10 is 1 1/8''?

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