I finished up the install on my risers and completed a test ride. The riser kit is intended for use on the SM5 but with some simple mods will work on an SE5.
Cable Routing
The throttle side on the SE5 is the same as the SM5 so I won't write about it. The shifter side has 2 electrical cables to deal with (headlight cluster and shifter). The headlight cable has enough slack if you cut some tie wraps. The shifter cable needs to come around the front of the riser and was much too short for me.
The solution was to unplug the shifter cable from the harness, pull it out of the rats nest, and reroute it in a more direct manner. I suggest tying a string around the connector body so if it gets stuck as you pull it out you have a way to get it unstuck. Take your time it does come out but its very tight. You will need to remove silver/yellow/red shroud to gain access to this cable.
Throttle Side Install
Everything installs per the other writeups so I won't say anything about it here.
Shifter Side Install
If you install the shifter side without modification its not gonna work....if you try and force it I'm afraid you might end up cracking the shifter housing. The trick is to install a 1/8 inch spacer between the bar and the riser block (my spacer was .113 inches [3 washers drilled out]). In this configuration the shifter cable is run in front of then under the riser block. You will be limited as to how far back you can rotate the bars forward without affecting the angle of the shifter block.
I am 5'6" and I think I actually need to rotate the bars toward me another 1/2 inch which is no problem. Bottom line: no problem rotating the bars toward you but there is a limit on how far away from you the bars can be moves (again without affecting the angle of the shifter).
Spacers
In my install the spacers are removed from the original bars. The shifter side you install it with the open end pointing at the shifter. With the bar spacer installed it fits perfectly. The throttle side the spacer is installed with the open side pointing at the throttle but I had to trim 1/4 inch off the spacer to make it fit.
Final Assembly
All controls mount into the index slots provided. The grips install as expected and fit perfectly. When all is said and done, the shifter side sticks out 1/8 inch more than the throttle side (not noticeable at all).
How would I modify the SM5 parts?
+ Extend the shifter bar 1/8 inch on the threaded end
+ Remove the relief cut for the clutch reservoir
+ Add a small relief cut for the shifter (maybe 1/4 inch or so)
Final Comments
I ran out of light to take some pics, but I will post some in the morning. My test ride was sweet! This mod was worth every penny let me tell you. I spoke with Magic Man this afternoon and it sounds like he is going to make some parts that are specific to the SE5.
:clap:
Cable Routing
The throttle side on the SE5 is the same as the SM5 so I won't write about it. The shifter side has 2 electrical cables to deal with (headlight cluster and shifter). The headlight cable has enough slack if you cut some tie wraps. The shifter cable needs to come around the front of the riser and was much too short for me.
The solution was to unplug the shifter cable from the harness, pull it out of the rats nest, and reroute it in a more direct manner. I suggest tying a string around the connector body so if it gets stuck as you pull it out you have a way to get it unstuck. Take your time it does come out but its very tight. You will need to remove silver/yellow/red shroud to gain access to this cable.
Throttle Side Install
Everything installs per the other writeups so I won't say anything about it here.
Shifter Side Install
If you install the shifter side without modification its not gonna work....if you try and force it I'm afraid you might end up cracking the shifter housing. The trick is to install a 1/8 inch spacer between the bar and the riser block (my spacer was .113 inches [3 washers drilled out]). In this configuration the shifter cable is run in front of then under the riser block. You will be limited as to how far back you can rotate the bars forward without affecting the angle of the shifter block.
I am 5'6" and I think I actually need to rotate the bars toward me another 1/2 inch which is no problem. Bottom line: no problem rotating the bars toward you but there is a limit on how far away from you the bars can be moves (again without affecting the angle of the shifter).
Spacers
In my install the spacers are removed from the original bars. The shifter side you install it with the open end pointing at the shifter. With the bar spacer installed it fits perfectly. The throttle side the spacer is installed with the open side pointing at the throttle but I had to trim 1/4 inch off the spacer to make it fit.
Final Assembly
All controls mount into the index slots provided. The grips install as expected and fit perfectly. When all is said and done, the shifter side sticks out 1/8 inch more than the throttle side (not noticeable at all).
How would I modify the SM5 parts?
+ Extend the shifter bar 1/8 inch on the threaded end
+ Remove the relief cut for the clutch reservoir
+ Add a small relief cut for the shifter (maybe 1/4 inch or so)
Final Comments
I ran out of light to take some pics, but I will post some in the morning. My test ride was sweet! This mod was worth every penny let me tell you. I spoke with Magic Man this afternoon and it sounds like he is going to make some parts that are specific to the SE5.
:clap:
