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1" Riser

BRPjunkie

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Finally installed the BRP 1" Riser and don't know why BRP does not make it stock. Having ridden all summer with stock and switching to 1" today, what a difference an inch makes. I know there are many fans of higher risers, but from a basic design view, this is how it should come from the factory. An added benefit: after it is installed, you can actually work on the underside of the bars.
 
I've been going back and forth about getting risers, although I find that the standard position is reasonably comfortable. After your comments, I think that 1" is probably the way to go. Besides, I can always add if I need to. Thanks for helping me make up my mind.
 
Finally installed the BRP 1" Riser and don't know why BRP does not make it stock. Having ridden all summer with stock and switching to 1" today, what a difference an inch makes. I know there are many fans of higher risers, but from a basic design view, this is how it should come from the factory. An added benefit: after it is installed, you can actually work on the underside of the bars.
:agree:
 
Me, I have the 1" risers but was not satisfied with the handling, went with the 3" riser from NMN and what a difference. If I did not have the 1" risers I would have just gone with the 3" risers as they were easier to install than the 1" risers. To me well worth the money and time. and what an enjoyment in riding. :2thumbs: :yes:
 
I love the 1" riser...can still lean into tight turns at decent speeds...being more upright would require slowing down a good amount...

For those who are more mature, have postural problems, etc...being more upright would be better...
 
I've been going back and forth about getting risers, although I find that the standard position is reasonably comfortable. After your comments, I think that 1" is probably the way to go. Besides, I can always add if I need to. Thanks for helping me make up my mind.

Installing the 1" riser is no picnic as the cramped space under the stock handlebars makes work blind. BRP must believe in diversity in selecting fasteners. You need a thin profile 1/4" drive to get at the eight underside bolts. Start with an 8mm socket for 4 blind bolts, a 10mm socket for 4 more blind bolts, a T-30 Torx drive to remove the clutch, a 3/16 hex to loosen the throttle, a 6mm allen to remove the handlebar clamp and a 17mm socket to remove the riser retainer nut. You need a gear puller of some sort to pull the stock riser. Instructions say an hour. Took me 1-1/2 hours, but I was very deliberate since I did not want to lose bolts down the black hole. Still better than driving an hour to the dealer and shelling out $90 for the install.
 
Thanks for the heads-up on installation problems. I do a lot of wrenching on my other bikes and have most of the tools needed. The torx stuff is another matter.
 
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