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risers

MadDogMN

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I just bought the CanAm 2" risers. Yhe dealer wants $165 to install it. That sounfs like a lot to me. Has anyone had it installed by a shop? What did they charge you?:dontknow:
 
I just bought the CanAm 2" risers. Yhe dealer wants $165 to install it. That sounfs like a lot to me. Has anyone had it installed by a shop? What did they charge you?:dontknow:

Methinks this a fair price. Depending on the area and the dealer, that would be 2.0 to 2.5 hours.
 
I just bought the CanAm 2" risers. Yhe dealer wants $165 to install it. That sounfs like a lot to me. Has anyone had it installed by a shop? What did they charge you?:dontknow:
Who makes the 2" riser? Is it a cut the bars riser or the billet aluminum riser insert?? I,d be interested in the 2" as a winter project!! LOL:spyder:
 
Who makes the 2" riser? Is it a cut the bars riser or the billet aluminum riser insert?? I,d be interested in the 2" as a winter project!! LOL:spyder:
I believe they are available from Spyder City, a site sponsor. See the home page for a link to their website. You do not have to cut the bars. It just gives you an extra inch over the BRP 1 inch riser. It is on my long term mods list, but so are a lot of other things that I can't afford right now. Unfortunately Santa is broke too.
 
I tried to install the risers myself and the bolts to remove the handlebar are almost impossible to get to, so I took the Spyder to the dealer and they installed the riser for $80, it took them about an hour.
 
I believe they are available from Spyder City, a site sponsor. See the home page for a link to their website. You do not have to cut the bars. It just gives you an extra inch over the BRP 1 inch riser. It is on my long term mods list, but so are a lot of other things that I can't afford right now. Unfortunately Santa is broke too.
Yes, I called them and they have a Billet 3" and 2 ". I tried to install the 3" billet riser and after 2 afternoons and about 5 hours gave up, put it back together and they sent me the Anti Vibe inserts in exchange for sending the riser back. SPYDER CITY are Good people!!!!
It can be very frustrating BUT I may try again as I have several hours experience Now? LOL I will have Jan and Feb to complete the job if I re-order@!!:ohyea::yes:
 
By the way, after the installation was complete I asked the service guy how he was able to get under the handlebar and remove the cover, he said he had to take the front panel off to get to the bolts, so maybe try that and see how it works for you.
 
I would just ditch the BRP riser and go with the NMN units.

The BRP unit doesn't rise enough to make much difference.
 
I just bought the CanAm 2" risers. Yhe dealer wants $165 to install it. That sounfs like a lot to me. Has anyone had it installed by a shop? What did they charge you?:dontknow:

If you can return them i would. A 1" rise in my opinion is a waste of time and money. Get the NMN 3'' or 4'' risers. But if you can't return them, well anything will be an improvement over stock. As far $165 go's who knows? Every dealer has over head, some have more than others.
 
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You can get to those bolts under the handle bars - go to OSH or some other hardware store and buy a "low profile" socket set. The socket actually sits inside the rachet head and only protrudes about a half an inch at most. The set I got cost less than $20.00. It took me about an hour and a half to do the job...the 1" rise was enough to take the pressure off my neck and shoulders. I am 6'0". Pat
 
You can get to those bolts under the handle bars - go to OSH or some other hardware store and buy a "low profile" socket set. The socket actually sits inside the rachet head and only protrudes about a half an inch at most. The set I got cost less than $20.00. It took me about an hour and a half to do the job...the 1" rise was enough to take the pressure off my neck and shoulders. I am 6'0". Pat

:agree: I also used a low profile socket set and it sure helped a lot at getting at those bolts. It's about a hour to hour and a half job. The 1" rise for me meant no more throttle hand falling asleep, however on our long cross-country trip I decided that I need a little more rise to take the strain off my upper back and shoulders. I am putting on the 4" NMN risers instead.
 
A minority of ryders, myself included, find the 1 inch BRP is sufficient. Try it. You can always add the 3 inch NMN later if it isn't enough.
 
I agree with Neez...

I had the 1" OEM risers first...they were 'okay', but adding the 3" ESI risers are a vast improvement...they also really cut out vibration...they look good on the bike too...

Being you can rotate them for comfort, it is easy to maximize the position you find most comfortable...
 
You can get to those bolts under the handle bars - go to OSH or some other hardware store and buy a "low profile" socket set. The socket actually sits inside the rachet head and only protrudes about a half an inch at most. The set I got cost less than $20.00. It took me about an hour and a half to do the job...the 1" rise was enough to take the pressure off my neck and shoulders. I am 6'0". Pat
Hopefully you can help me here. I will try again and I have a ? about the bolts under the steering handlebar cover?
I see 2 10MM Bolts (together ) in the front middle near the seat. These require a low profile.
I see 2 bolts (One near each hand grip) that are 8MM and are easy to get at!
Thats all the Fishe I downloaded shows under the bars??
Are there 2 more bolts ? If so where and what MM??
:dontknow: Thanks!!!!!!!!
 
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I just bought the CanAm 2" risers. Yhe dealer wants $165 to install it. That sounfs like a lot to me. Has anyone had it installed by a shop? What did they charge you?:dontknow:

I don't know what the going rate is, $165 sounds pretty steep. I actually had my dealer install a 4'' riser (aftermarket) and he didn't charge anything since I was buying some other accessories from him (expensive).:f_spider:

Michael:doorag:
 
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