 |
02-08-2010, 09:10 PM
|
#1
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Ga
Posts: 7
|
Risers
Has anyone seen the new kewlmetal risers.Do you think they will lock down enough not to move seeing we have to put a lot of force on them.
|
|
|
|
02-08-2010, 10:04 PM
|
#2
|
|
RT-S PE#0256 SyderLovers Sponsor
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Prescott, AZ
Posts: 372
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by GPrice
Has anyone seen the new kewlmetal risers.Do you think they will lock down enough not to move seeing we have to put a lot of force on them.
|
You can not move them once the bolts are tight. Same clamping geometry as the other risers and all motorcycle risers for that matter.
Matt
|
|
|
|
|
02-08-2010, 11:11 PM
|
#3
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 1,110
|
Nice!
I like the looks and they look like they are more adjustable.
Very nice. If I didn't already have risers (which I like), I would get these.
Tom
__________________
A very happy 2008 SE5 Owner, 11,000 + miles, 77 Smiles per Gallon
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2010, 03:36 AM
|
#4
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: U.S.
Posts: 115
|
Looks like a very flexible set of risers. Nice design!
Do they only come in black? Looked like a silver set in your video but only shows black on your order page.
__________________
Happy  Owner * 2009 SE5 ..
Mods: NMN Foot Brackets, Kury Spyder Pegs, LED Lighting, Corbin Seats, BRP Luggage Rack/Backrest, Hindle Exhaust, NMN Mud Flap LED Lights, NMN Fender Tipz, Rear Fender Delete, Custom Dynamics LED Brake Light and License Plate Frame
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2010, 07:56 AM
|
#5
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 750
|
Those are pretty cool!
__________________
WackyDan - Fun, not crazy.
Charlotte (Matthews), NC
Silver Moon SM5 - V35 and V46 Givis, CHAD, Motolight 35w steering lights, Dash Powerlets, Helibar risers, Garage door opener, Eastern Beaver PC-8, Digital voltmeter, Kewl Metal Intake, and Juice Box PRO.
*Mower deck in development*
2008 model -new in crate, April 09
8600 miles.
Looking for other Charlotte area riders to cruise with and compare Spyders.
HAPPY SPYDER OWNER
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2010, 08:19 AM
|
#6
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Manteca, Ca
Posts: 260
|
Those look like they integrate with the existing bike very well and then appear to be very adjustable. I like.
I have a question; How difficult is it to install something like this? I have never replaced a handlebar or added risers to a bike and don't want to get in over my head.
Any help would be appreciated.
__________________
http://bobspyder.wordpress.com/
Highest elevation- 14110 Pikes Peak; Lowest point -288 Death Valley: Farthest North: Port Angeles, Wa; Farthest West- Pt Orford ,OR;Longest bridge: Lake Ponchatrain Causeway-23.87 miles; Farthest South- Key West Florida
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2010, 09:55 AM
|
#7
|
|
Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: msla mt
Posts: 59
|
I just finished changing over to the Kewlmetal adjustable riser. I had already done the 4" riser install, so to switch was a breeze.
The biggest advantege with this set up is the wide range of adjustability, something the 4" risers couldn't do. Plus if you ever decide to install a handbrake, the Kewlmetal system allows much less interference issues with the reservoir.
As far as the range of difficulty to install, is very subjective to the individuals mechanical ability. But for me this was a 4 on a scale of 10. Just remember to measure twice, cut once.
I only wish is, that this product had been out there when I did it the first time, Thanks Matt, at Kewlmetals, for bringing this new option to the community. Gene
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2010, 10:18 AM
|
#8
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Romulus, MI
Posts: 787
|
Will these work if I want to replace the NMN risers that I currently have installed?
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2010, 11:08 AM
|
#9
|
|
Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: msla mt
Posts: 59
|
Yes, in fact ,you can leave the controls on the bar their mounted on. Takes about 5 min, per side to swap over.
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2010, 01:06 PM
|
#10
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 640
|
Cool! Would these work with the 2 3/8 Inch Spyder City Billet riser I now have? 
__________________
09 Yellow SE5, Cal Sci Windshield, Spyder City 3 inch Billet riser, Center Brake Light, Double Play, 1.25" concave mirrors inserts, BRP anti-vib inserts, , License Running Light, Superbright LED Mud Flap Lights  , Grip Puppies.
RXT-X 255 HP Sea Doo. My 14th Rotax Powered BRP Product!!
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2010, 01:33 PM
|
#11
|
|
Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Virginia
Posts: 96
|
Yep those do look sweet.... But I just recently got my 4" ESI risers and will stick with them for a bit. Can't be jumping to them and spend 300 bucks!
Again they look sweet...
Mole
__________________
2008 Red SE5 - F1 ADJUSTABLE screen w/motto bracket, Powerlet Outlet, ESI - 4" Risers; Up & Out Mirror Extensions; Front LED Turn Signals w/fender tips, Hindle, KM Highway Peg Mounts w/Spider Pegs, BRP Comfort Seat w/Sports Rack and Backrest, TJ's Custom Rear Peg Extenders, Evoluzione Powerbus, BRP Fog Lights, Custom HID Headlights, BRP Six Spoke Rims, GloRyder's, BRP Tank Bag w/Powerlet, KURYAKYN ISO GRIPS w/Throttle Boss, Scorpio i800 Alarm, K&N 33-2006 Filter
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2010, 10:50 PM
|
#12
|
|
RT-S PE#0170
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 60
|
Really good looking stuff.  I would definately have switched to these if I sill had my GS.
|
|
|
|
|
02-10-2010, 06:41 AM
|
#13
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Southington, CT
Posts: 699
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom in NM
I like the looks and they look like they are more adjustable.
Very nice. If I didn't already have risers (which I like), I would get these.
Tom
|
The 4 inch risers I put on my SM5 are great, but these are more adjustable. The hardest part on the riser install on the original risers was reassembling the left side control after passing the reverse cable thru the hole in the risers. This design eliminates that process. Having that cable thru there also limits the adjustability. I would not want to drive the Spyder for more than an hour without my risers, but I may be talking myself into a change.
It will have to wait till next Winter. I already have a few projects going on with modifications and acc's. The Syder is all apart in the garage with a new rear tire, waiting for the air shock install, and a couple of tat2r's "no more squeal" springs. Once I get the rear end down, the front end goes up for tip lights and HID fog lights. I also want to try turning the mudflap lights into Brake lights. Meanwhile I got BRP pass footpeg extenders and Ken's "no more oil in the airbox" filter for the breather hose. Still deciding if I should wrap the pipes. The heat bothers me, but the possible downside to wrapping the pipes concern me.
on the design Matt!
__________________
2008 Silver SM5 with Evo sway bar, BRP sport rack, Pass Footpeg Ext. Comfort Seat, KewlMetal Air Ride, Mirror Extentions and Radiator Web, NMN 4 inch Risers, Double Play, Triple Play, 8 pod Wizard Kit, Mud Flap Lights. (Fender Tips and HID Fogs waiting to be installed, and more of Evan's goodies waiting to be ordered.  )
Last edited by SpyderByter; 02-10-2010 at 06:43 AM.
|
|
|
|
|
02-10-2010, 01:16 PM
|
#14
|
|
Senile Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Ellington, CT
Posts: 1,108
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by SpyderByter
Still deciding if I should wrap the pipes. The heat bothers me, but the possible downside to wrapping the pipes concern me.
|
I am trying out Thermo-Tec's clamp-on exaust shield. It's not tightly wrapped rather it has air space between the shield and pipe wall (hopefully lowering the compartment temp yet still not having the pipe heated to the point where it may cause a problem). I got a 3' footer and a 1' footer. Both shields ends where pipes exit the compartment at the bottom.
__________________
Silver SM5 PE# 1274, Hindle Exaust, Touring Windshield, Caliper Trim, B.E.S.T. 3 Year Extension, Nuvi 255 GPS, Fog Lights, Sport Rack, Back Rest, 12V Outlet, Frunk Liner, Rear Rack Bag, Indoor Cover, Talon 3300p Alarm, NMN Amber LED TipZ, NMN Mud Flap LED, SpyderLovers Emblems, Kuryakyn Widow Pegs and Axel Trim, Luimoto seat skin, Evo Air Filter and O2 Mod, SporTech Cranker Tank Bag, MAD/AMS/MBG.
Working on: GIVI monokey mount to BRP Sport Rack; custom cut rear fender w/ LED plate relocator.
|
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
