Tri Axis Adjustable Handlebar

[Bob Denman]

So... Those four big bolts, are just the "tip of the iceberg..." :yikes:

 

[jwulf74]

Removing those 4 big bolts you can see will not let you remove the handle bar. The black trim that goes under the console is bolted from the underside. You also need to get to the back side of the ignition switch to unbolt it and remove the bezel on the top.

You have to remove all this stuff to get the old bars off. New ones go on about the same way except for the adjustment mechanism.

:banghead::banghead::banghead: thanks for the tip. They can't make it easy huh... sounds like a good time to rip out the air box and resonator too... I'm watching for your air filter...hopefully the first batch isn't all spoken for yet.

 

[rev.rr]

tri ax Handle bar installation You tube

Bob
There is a you tube video by fzrsmkr called : "installing tri-axis adjustable handlebars on RT 2014" that show the process of taking the spyder apart and putting it back together
I hoping the dealer will put them on for me when they assemble the bike! I will talk nicely to him next week about it.

 

[DR Buck]

One of the top mods I've done. Makes riding much more comfortable. I can't speak for the 13 or 14 model years but on the 2012s and earlier you have to remove the front console assembly. You do not have to remove the frunk or glove box. It took me about 4 hours or so to do. Although it was a little scary taking all the stuff off the Spyder, I found the experience worth it. It gave me a chance to see how things were put together and what was where. I was less intimidated taking things off again to install my alarm system, new digital gauges, rerouting and remounting GPS and associated wires, and installing other farkles.

 

[Purple Guy]

Bob
There is a you tube video by fzrsmkr called : "installing tri-axis adjustable handlebars on RT 2014" that show the process of taking the spyder apart and putting it back together
I hoping the dealer will put them on for me when they assemble the bike! I will talk nicely to him next week about it.

That's what I did.
When I made the deal for my 2014 RT Ltd. the dealer had no problem throwing in the labor to mount my Tri Axis bars & my BajaRon sway bar for me.
Putting the Tri Axis bars on is doable but quite involved.

 

[spydajohn]

Thanks guys for the great info I got a set for my 2010 rt and will be fitting them soon myself because I do all servicing and repairs as well .

 

[PW2013STL]

I will be installing mine sometime next week. I would have had the dealer do it when they assembled my Spyder, but was quoted $350.00 for labor. At that price I will do it myself.

 

[Tango]

I will be installing mine sometime next week. I would have had the dealer do it when they assembled my Spyder, but was quoted $350.00 for labor. At that price I will do it myself.

Dealer charged $220 for the install. After it was assembled. Labor was approx. 2.5 hours.. :thumbup: Guess I was lucky. :f_spider: Tom :trike:

 

[KyPadre]

Adjustment

Hi, I had them installed on my 2014 and I really like them. The move back toward the rider by about 6". Remember though you can't adjust them independently or just raise them up without bringing them back toward you due to the way the mechanism operates.

What is the size of the Allen Wrench Hex tip to adjust the bars?

 

[stillriding]

What is the size of the Allen Wrench Hex tip to adjust the bars?

​8mm

 

[JayD]

Tri Axis

I installed a set on my RTS. My shoulders hurt prior to install. No more. Being able to re-adjust the on multi day rides is a plus.

 

[modagwood]

tri-axix handle bars

Hi, I had them installed on my 2014 and I really like them. The move back toward the rider by about 6". Remember though you can't adjust them independently or just raise them up without bringing them back toward you due to the way the mechanism operates.

I have the chrome one's, but wish I had got the black ones, the chrome reflect's to much sun. also show's to many finger prints. other that I like them fine, easy to adjust to your liking. I would like to find a good cup holder that work on the tri-axis bars. Do any of you have any idea's? Thank you.

 

[bigbadbrucie]

I have the chrome one's, but wish I had got the black ones, the chrome reflect's to much sun. also show's to many finger prints. other that I like them fine, easy to adjust to your liking. I would like to find a good cup holder that work on the tri-axis bars. Do any of you have any idea's? Thank you.

I also have the chrome ones. When I purchased them, I was warned about the sun reflecting, but I don't find it any worse than any other street bike I've owned. I like the simplicity of adjustment, and I too would like to find a cup holder.

 

[JayD]

Tri Axis Install

I installed the Tri Axis on my 2014 RTS. If you can get it done for $200, go for it. I spent about about 11 hours installing the tri axis, wiring harness and gps. Most of the time involved was deciphering the instructions and you tube videos. Glad I did it. I am a lot more familiar with the RTS.