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[adohring]

Is there a huge difference between the 3 and 4 inch risers? Is the 3 inch riser physically 3 inches tall or does it provide 3 full inches of lift?

I am just trying to determine which ones to get, I dont want the bars raised more than necessary.

Thanks for all your help.

 

[Magic Man]

Is there a huge difference between the 3 and 4 inch risers?

There is 1 inch.

Is the 3 inch riser physically 3 inches tall or does it provide 3 full inches of lift?

Yes, and yes.

I am just trying to determine which ones to get, I dont want the bars raised more than necessary.

What is "more than necessary" depends on what you as an individual have in mind?

This question will be very hard for anyone other than you to answer as to what is "necessary" to do what you have in mind? :thumbup:

MM

 

[adohring]

LOL... in hindsight I suppose those were all pretty subjective questions.

Thanks for the answers though. I think I will go with the 3 inch ones and have a whack at the installation since San Diegian dealers seem to be CanAm snobs.

Thanks again.

 

[SpyderByter]

That was and is my problem. To cut or not to cut the bars, So far I haven't, I was thinking that the old bars do not look the best that way. But they should make a good place to mount accessories, GPS-cup holder or what ever. Anybody have the same thoughts about not cutting the bars. I know it don't look good that way but? :dontknow:

I would not mount your cup holder on there, you will spill a little beer everytime you take a hard turn :yes:

 

[Putt-Putt]

Ya but hard liquor has a screw on top.

 

[captainryder]

Whatever you do, install these risers. I guarantee that this will be an option on future Spyder models. But besides that, this is the "Mod of the Year" and makes all the difference in the world on Spyder comfort and control. I was worried about 3" vs 4", but 4" is really the best unless you have already installed the 1" BRP extension. :2thumbs:

(I hope you've got your patent rights, MM, on your design because I think there is going to be some infringement by BRP if they ever come out with a Touring version)

 

[SpyderByter]

All kidding aside, I ordered a set of black anodized 4 inch risers today as well as a set of Spyderlovers emblems. I found myself reaching when making hard turns, and I don't like the crouch position. I am used to cruisers.

Looking at the angle of the handlebars I think they will bring the handles closer together as well as back. As I read through the previous posts on these, I saw that the 4 inch risers make the cables a bit tight to turn the bars all the way, but I am rarely doing that except when parking in the gargage. So I went with the 4 inch risers.

 

[chuck58]

Who sells the black risers?

Thanks

 

[SpyderByter]

No Magic Neon. They will have them either anodized or poweder coated for you.

 

[chuck58]

Thanks. The wife is getting tired of smelling the sports creme after Spyder rides:2thumbs:

 

[SpyderGirl]

Is there an extra charge to have the risers done in black?

 

[SpyderByter]

yes, i think it was $30 per set.

 

[SpyderByter]

That was quick!!! Ordered them yesterday, they came in tonight, already anodized black.

 

[wyliec]

That's a nice thing about our design, you can cut or not cut the bars as it's your choice. :2thumbs:

However, if you want to mount GPS and others such items, the mounts we sell from RAM hook to our risers with one bolt and work great!

RAM makes an attatchmeent system for almost any item you'd want to install. even lap top computers. :thumbup:

MM

I don't see the RAM mounts on your site; did I miss them?

Thanks

 

[Dudley]

Thanks! Have only had mine for week and a half but totally love it. Just need a bigger windshield for the freeway commute and the risers to take some pressure off the hands!

Unfortunately I did ask over at Fun Bike, they basically told me that if it doesnt come from Can Am, they wont install it. I asked at Alba Action Sports too and they gave me the same answer.

Really suprises me, it seems like there would be a reasonable market for installs of all the great mods that NMN has available.

I also talked to Fun Bike Center about a couple of after market items. Their main concern is after-installation liability with items other than BRP. Maybe if NMN would contact them and setup a workshop with a rep coming to San Diego, it could open one heck of a market in this area. And, yes, some dealers will do it. It's all left to the dealerships individual policies.

 

[Lamonster]

Just to keep that post clean I've moved the comments here. :doorag: