help on risers

[Jimmy Neutron]

Okay Hand brake parts came today and I am taking bike to my friend for floor boards. So now before I but brake on I think I want risers. I am not sure because I have never sit on a spder with them. I am 6'2" what ones do i want and should I put them on now.

 

[Lamonster]

I would go with the 3" No Magic risers. They should work great for you.

 

[Jimmy Neutron]

thanks Lamont you are the man..

 

[Jimmy Neutron]

Hey Lamont is there any reason I can't mount my brake handle on the left side? I have a SE5 and i think theres room there. I am using a brake cable and lever off a Can am 4 wheeler my cable seems to be long enough. Any thoughts

 

[GA-SPYDER]

I'm 6' and put on the 4" from NMN.
It depends a little on your torso length. I found that with the stock bars, I felt like I was pushing down when steering through a curve or making a sharp turn. After installing the 4", turning was alot less effort, due to hands being closer to shoulder height.:thumbup:

 

[aubierules]

Okay Hand brake parts came today and I am taking bike to my friend for floor boards. So now before I but brake on I think I want risers. I am not sure because I have never sit on a spder with them. I am 6'2" what ones do i want and should I put them on now.

im 6,2 and i just went with the 1 inch ..works fine for me

 

[Jimmy Neutron]

did you use 1 inch factory or mns

 

[NancysToy]

Hey Lamont is there any reason I can't mount my brake handle on the left side? I have a SE5 and i think theres room there. I am using a brake cable and lever off a Can am 4 wheeler my cable seems to be long enough. Any thoughts

I can think of no good reasons not to, functionally. If it is a necessity for you, I would go ahead. The old trail bikes had a rear brake lever on that side with an automatic clutch. That brings up something to consider, though. Most bikers are not used to anything but a clutch lever on that side. I can't tell you how often I have grabbed that darned rear brake on my wife's Trail 90 while slowing to a stop, my brain thinking "pull in the clutch." Also, bikers are used to a front brake lever on the left. If you have previous experience, your brain may be "programmed" in such a way as to make you have to think about the brake lever in a new location. You don't have time to think! The same situation exists if you expect anyone else will ever ride your Spyder. That type of thing is why the Feds finally standardized motorcycle locations. Just some things to think about before you go ahead.
-Scotty

 

[Jimmy Neutron]

Well the problem I just ran into was the post is bigger around on the shift side then on trottle side so back to the right side I guess. Now its all about risers. I like idea about 3inch risers but I also know if I go with brps 1inch i can afford windshield and risers and hopefully soon back rest for my wife, Work is slow so money is tight.. Gosh I hate having to choose I want them all...

 

[LDFIREWORKS]

I'am 6'2 and put 4in they work great for me :2thumbs::spyder2:

 

[aubierules]

did you use 1 inch factory or mns

factory..they install them free when u get ur spydie...costs like 38 bucks or so