Handlebars and dogbone risers

[kismaokole]

Has anyone done the mod of installing a dogbone riser and not cut the old handlebar? I am in the process of doing it but got stalled on removing the clutch. I purchased two sets of dogbone risers (total cost $50 USD). and installed the righthand side. So, each side has two dogbone risers. Had to make sure it is not too high so I won't bang my hands on the Corbin fairing. Wondering if it is at aesthetically sound. Will post pictures as soon as I finish. Thanks.

 

[jedd]

I cut my bars did the 4" risers really would like to see that pic when you get it done sounds interesting

Jim:thumbup:

 

[JJW SpyderRider]

Has anyone done the mod of installing a dogbone riser and not cut the old handlebar? I am in the process of doing it but got stalled on removing the clutch. I purchased two sets of dogbone risers (total cost $50 USD). and installed the righthand side. So, each side has two dogbone risers. Had to make sure it is not too high so I won't bang my hands on the Corbin fairing. Wondering if it is at aesthetically sound. Will post pictures as soon as I finish. Thanks.

I too would like to see what you used and how it turns out. What did you use with the dog bones for the grips? Did they come with the 7/8" bar or did you get this part elsewhere?

 

[Blue Star]

I cut my bars did the 4" risers really would like to see that pic when you get it done sounds interesting

Jim:thumbup:

When I installed my risers I put some serous thought into not cutting the original bar to use later to hold mods on, but changed my mind.

 

[bone crusher]

When I installed my risers I put some serous thought into not cutting the original bar to use later to hold mods on, but changed my mind.

new handlebar always available and only like $60.00, I think...

Well worth cutting it to get a quality ESI or other riser on...

 

[1BLACKSPYDER]

Cut the bars & used the 4 1/2 Easy Rizer (SE5) Took about 1 hour to insall
They work and look great. Best $150.00 we spent on the :spyder2:

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[kismaokole]

Just starting the install and have not done any finishing touches. Two sets of dog bones for 7/8" one set includes one bar long enough to serve as device clamp bar. So far I can lift it enough so it won't slam into the Corbin fairing. What say you?

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[kismaokole]

I too would like to see what you used and how it turns out. What did you use with the dog bones for the grips? Did they come with the 7/8" bar or did you get this part elsewhere?

I just chose from the grips that the RPM motorsports clerk showed me. He says most of the grips are for 7/8 or 1" bars. I chose the one where I can cut the end of it and for 7/8".

 

[Firefly]

new handlebar always available and only like $60.00, I think...

Well worth cutting it to get a quality ESI or other riser on...

:agree:

$55

http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/hondaeasttoledo/Canam_OEM/canammc.asp?Type=13&A=4&B=26

 

[Some Guy]

What say you?

Well, that's one of the more unusual options I've seen.

I wouldn't do it that way myself, but I can appreciate your ingenuity.

 

[SpyderGirl]

I have the original ESI 4" risers with the 1" BRP riser, I had to modify the brackets for the Corbin fairing to allow room for the risers.

 

[kismaokole]

I have the original ESI 4" risers with the 1" BRP riser, I had to modify the brackets for the Corbin fairing to allow room for the risers.

How did the Corbin fairing react to the change? Aerodynamics quality wise? I do not want to lift the fairing to accommodate the risers currently on the market for that reason and the only option I would take other than this mod is the Helibar risers. Maybe if the aesthetic aspect of this mod is not as good as I anticipate it to be then that is where I will go...and the only downside is the $50 bucks worth of metal.

 

[SpyderGirl]

How did the Corbin fairing react to the change? Aerodynamics quality wise? I do not want to lift the fairing to accommodate the risers currently on the market for that reason and the only option I would take other than this mod is the Helibar risers. Maybe if the aesthetic aspect of this mod is not as good as I anticipate it to be then that is where I will go...and the only downside is the $50 bucks worth of metal.

The fairing is raised allowing air underneath the lower front. This actually greatly reduces turbulent air and makes it so much better. That, with a 14" Cee Baileys SSC windshield, it's like a convertible car. I wear contact lenses and can ride for hours at freeway speed with no face/eye protection. No debris, bugs, or dry eyes.

 

[jedd]

I think the idea is very neat fill old bars with RAM mount collars and load up accessories may fill up the gap:dontknow: It is nice work to this point

You'd have room for a radio CB IPOD radar detector drink holder GPS Think pad, cell phone, gocam

Jim:thumbup:

 

[wyliec]

Well, that's one of the more unusual options I've seen.

I wouldn't do it that way myself, but I can appreciate your ingenuity.

:agree:

I like the ESI's. But, aesthetics is in the eye of the beholder.

 

[kismaokole]

Went to RPM Lakewood CO to ask about install time for Helibar risers. Was told 3 hours for $100/hr labor. I wonder if it is going to take me longer if I do it myself. Checked the Helibar website the install does not seem too involved though. Any input?

 

[Blue Star]

Went to RPM Lakewood CO to ask about install time for Helibar risers. Was told 3 hours for $100/hr labor. I wonder if it is going to take me longer if I do it myself. Checked the Helibar website the install does not seem too involved though. Any input?

I do not have the Helibar risers, but I installed my risers myself. There is a do-it-yourself posting on doing the risers I have, and it too said three hours. Took me about 6 or 7 seven hours (did not keep good records) but at the time I lived in a apartment with no garage, and I worked very slow so I would not make a mistake since it was my first time working on a spyder. I had to drag out my tools, and stop when it got dark. I enjoyed doing it, and would do it again if I had too.

 

[Dirt_Dad]

New here, and had a question about the risers. When I bought my Spyder last week the dealer told me Can-Am doesn't like the after market risers because they require the wire harness to be stretched as far forward as possible and could result in a dispute with Can-Am if some electrical failure happens on the bike.

Are there any risers that do not require strain on the wire harness? I've read enough on here that I want to preserve warranty rights if anything happens, but the 1" Can-Am riser really didn't do all that much for comfort.

 

[kismaokole]

Call the RPM Motorsports Service department here in Colorado and they will give you the information you need regarding what handlebar risers use stock wiring. Helibars risers and the Easy risers use stock wiring and as you said you have read the posts here..to each his own..is what sums it up.

here is their information:
RPM MotorSports
1251 Wadsworth Boulevard Lakewood CO 80214
Phone: 303.232.7576 Fax: 303.238.6818
Toll Free Phone: 800-426-3967

 

[WackyDan]

New here, and had a question about the risers. When I bought my Spyder last week the dealer told me Can-Am doesn't like the after market risers because they require the wire harness to be stretched as far forward as possible and could result in a dispute with Can-Am if some electrical failure happens on the bike.

Are there any risers that do not require strain on the wire harness? I've read enough on here that I want to preserve warranty rights if anything happens, but the 1" Can-Am riser really didn't do all that much for comfort.

Nope... all require you to snip a zip tie located forward in the frame to get more play. There is no riser on the market that gives you decent comfort without the need to have longer electrical and clutch cabling. Would be nice if BRP recognized that quietly and added a couple inches to the length....

But then we'd be able to buy 7" risers after market!

So... I understand a concern over warranty... But I have yet to see a single report of failure of cabling in regard to riser installs... and there are a ton of after market risers installed out there.