Risers

[Daisyjoe]

I have finally decided to bite the bullet and put risers on my RS. Will be riding a lot this summer and want to increase my comfort level. Will 4" risers be to much? I am 5'3". Need some info from people who have had them since Noah loaded the ARK. Thanks

 

[SPYD1]

I'm 5'8 and installed three inch risers for a more upright seating position. I actually mocked up a set using, of all things, toilet paper rolls as grips set back 3 and 4 inches to see what way to go. It worked and I would do that mod again tomorrow. Keep in mind arm length not just height.

 

[Bob Denman]

There's a whole lot that can come into play when sorting out a comfortable riding position...:shocked:
Your height, torso length, arm length, padding on your... well... pps:, inseem...
The way that I'd tackle this kind of issue, would be to make sure that I get to SpyderFest 2013 and "test-fit" bikes with different types and height risers.
I think that Spydrjockey had a set of Helibars on his GS that I thought had a ton of adjustability built into them... :thumbup:

 

[warp10]

I put 7" risers on my old RS and they were much better for me and the better half. I am 5'8" and she is 5'2". I had her sit on the bike and hold her hands out like she was riding and 7" was the magic number. I was also comfortable at that distance. With full bars you can adjust the roll of the bars for a perfect position. I used the Kewmetal cover and bars.

 

[NancysToy]

4" is just fine. You will not believe the difference. It is like adding power steering. Far better control, in addition to the more comfortable seating position.

 

[bcoulter19]

I agree with scotty on the 4". Also, you can get some that can be adjsuted to and fro(thats front and back for you northeners ). They work great.

I hope you find one that works for you. I talked with my dealer and they asked questions and made a suggestion that really worked for me.

Bill

 

[Frank G]

I installed 4" risers from ESI cycle products, Love Em,:yes::yes: Existing cables work fine. They are on the home page. Floor boards are next. Good directions included.

 

[ARtraveler]

I had 3 1/2's installed on both the 2008 and 2009. Special made by the dealer--hence the odd size. I am 5'5", and the change in riding position was wonderful for me and my back issues. I highly recommend that farkle. :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

I think that you can stuff a 4" riser in there, and still use the stock cabling; right? :thumbup:

 

[ARtraveler]

No modifications had to be made on my cables.

 

[donec]

Here is a link to a site that you can input information like hight, inseam, seat and riser info to see the effect on the seating position....
http://cycle-ergo.com/

 

[sealfloorboards]

I put 5" risers on my '09 RS and it was great. Great, but not quite there. That's when I invented the Seal Floorboards so I could finally sit straight and move my feet around. Topped it off with a 25" windshield and I was REALLY good to go.

Ride in comfort,
John
Seal Floorboards

 

[Rayelljay]

I went through the 4" ESI risers and they weren't quite right.
I finally went with the Kewlmetal adjustable risers and they were perfect.
I'm 5'-9" and ryde an RS.

 

[Bob Denman]

Here is a link to a site that you can input information like hight, inseam, seat and riser info to see the effect on the seating position....
http://cycle-ergo.com/

Cool! :thumbup:
I can see that a lot of office time may be lost while I experiment in there! :roflblack:

 

[sealfloorboards]

I put 5" risers on my '09 RS and it was great. Great, but not quite there. That's when I invented the Seal Floorboards so I could finally sit straight and move my feet around. Topped it off with a 25" windshield and I was REALLY good to go.

Ride in comfort,
John
Seal Floorboards

I had just enough cable to accommodate the 5", My dealer did the install.

Ride in comfort,
John
SealFloorboards

 

[Daisyjoe]

Had the risers installed today by dealer. Decided to go with the 4". It really makes a difference. In a good way! Also had another brake light added. Thanks for all the info and input.

 

[SPYD1]

:2thumbs::cheers:

 

[retread]

First, get someone to help. Then sit on your spyder in a comfortable position, close your eyes, and put your hands where you think the handlebars should be (don't reach for where they are!). Measure the distance from your hands to the bars, that should give you a idea of which risers to get.
Learned this in the '50s when I first started riding.

john