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BLACK REV 800 X
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I'm going to post a similar topic, but just installed a RDL seat, and the 2 inch increase in seat height really messed up the ergonomics on my F3L as well. I need to look into bar options or if a riser block is available.
Peteoz
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I bought the 2” risers for my F3-L, but couldn’t use them. The butterfly shape of the handlebar block prevents the riser fitting well into the handlebar holes, plus the gap in the 2” riser knob was not enough let it fit over the butterfly shape. Thst’s a very poor description, I know. I just wanted to get this out there, and will post some kind of photo and brand name shortly.
Pete
Peteoz
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Here’s a couple of photos of the Rox 2” risers. They are not tall enough to clear the butterfly body shape of the F3-L handlebar clamps, plus the riser nubs don’t fit fully into the original handlebar holes due to the clamp shape. I could be trying to install them incorrectly of course, but I don’t believe so. Maybe 3” risers would clear the clamps, but I don’t know. The second photo is pretty poor, but it will give you some idea of what I am talking about. I can post a better photo if anyone is interested.
I have my stock F3-L bars rotated up a couple of inches, which worked well, but a DayLong seat lifted me 2”. I am looking at buying either the BRP short? reach bars (the ones that come closest to the rider) and removing the clamp nub so I can can rotate them up 4” or so (but that could make for an uncomfortable wrist angle) or buying Lamont’s Billy Cub bars. I am not a big mini apes fan, but if they work, on they go. Plus, at 6’7”, I’m hoping they will just look like normal bars anyway
Pete
I have my stock F3-L bars rotated up a couple of inches, which worked well, but a DayLong seat lifted me 2”. I am looking at buying either the BRP short? reach bars (the ones that come closest to the rider) and removing the clamp nub so I can can rotate them up 4” or so (but that could make for an uncomfortable wrist angle) or buying Lamont’s Billy Cub bars. I am not a big mini apes fan, but if they work, on they go. Plus, at 6’7”, I’m hoping they will just look like normal bars anyway
Pete
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I don't need mine any higher, just need them about 1.5" closer to me.
Peteoz
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They were the stock bars. I believe they are for position 3.
Peteoz
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It might be worthwhile doing a bit of research on the “short reach” bars, Bruce. I have not found exactly how much closer they are to you than the “standard reach” bars, but it looks like an inch or two. You can then rotate them up or down a few inches to get them in the right place, within the limitation of the slot in the base of the bars and nub in the clamp.
If you do go down this route, make sure the bars don’t contact your knees or tank if you lower them. There are a few threads on this in Spyderlovers that might provide more info.
Pete
BLACK REV 800 X
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Pete, Are you still looking at options or happy as is? I think the short reach bar it's my best option after some thought. I'm not sure how difficult they are to install but will look into that next.
Thanks, I'll check these out also.
It might be worthwhile doing a bit of research on the “short reach” bars, Bruce. I have not found exactly how much closer they are to you than the “standard reach” bars, but it looks like an inch or two. You can then rotate them up or down a few inches to get them in the right place, within the limitation of the slot in the base of the bars and nub in the clamp.
If you do go down this route, make sure the bars don’t contact your knees or tank if you lower them. There are a few threads on this in Spyderlovers that might provide more info.
Pete
Thanks Pete, I'm going to see if there any dealers here in Arizona that have a short reach in stock. If so, I can compre them to my stock one before I buy them.
Peteoz
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Not really looking any more, Black Rev. I just have to make the call on whether to go with Lamont’s mini apes, and grin and bear the jibes from my so called “friends” (all in good fun)
, or stay with what I have now. Replacing the bars really isn’t difficult because the controls and grips come off as a complete unit, but you do have to ensure you have a 7mm hex for the clamp bolts. Most hex kits don’t have a 7mm. Plus, those suckers are in tight with plenty of the dreaded BRP yellow loctite, so you need some leverage. Have a look at Lamont’s video on installing his mini apes on YouTube, and you’ll see how easy it is......I’ll post it if I can find it :thumbup:
Pete
Peteoz
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Ooooops. It wasn’t a video, it was a set of install instructions.
http://www.lamonstergarage.com/billy-club-bar-install/
Pete
http://www.lamonstergarage.com/billy-club-bar-install/
Pete
SpyderAnn01
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The short reach bars would definitely help but if they aren’t enough you might try Rox Risers. I think that PrairieSpyder has them on her F3 you might ask her how they are working.
Peteoz
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Onya, Ann.......thanks.......there you go Bruce.......the Rox risers DO work with the F3-L as long as you want to simply bring the bars closer to you. I want them higher and a bit further away. The only thing that might interfere is if you have the CanAm Garmin GPS Mount.
Have a look at Post #24 on this thread. Prariespyder has installed a pair of 2” Rox risers. Much cheaper option than new bars.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?97909-Shorter-reach-bars&highlight=risers
Pete
Have a look at Post #24 on this thread. Prariespyder has installed a pair of 2” Rox risers. Much cheaper option than new bars.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?97909-Shorter-reach-bars&highlight=risers
Pete
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PrairieSpyder
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I also used the Rox risers. https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/rox-2-pivot-risers-for-1-18-handlebars
If 2" is too much you can rotate the bars away from you.
If 2" is too much you can rotate the bars away from you.
BLACK REV 800 X
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Thanks everyone for the helpful info! I appreciate it!
Dave
Dave
BLACK REV 800 X
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After some thought I'm still wondering if the Rox riser bar nubs will get enough "bite" into the factory riser block as Pete suggested was an issue due to the 45 degree angle it is cut... I'm going with either the short bars or riser, just debating. Are the members that have installed the Rox riser confident or comfortable that it fits well into the stock riser and no risk of coming out?
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