Installing handle bar risers....

[SNakez9]

Hi all,

I just got some handle bar risers today. I took off the handle bar plate, put the risers underneath it, and now it looks like the forks need to be hired to match. Can anyone help and tell me what needs to be done for this,im about as far away from a mechanic as there is so bare with me

Thanks in advance!

 

[SHADiGUY1]

i believe thats just how it will look i dont think you can raise the forks.

 

[Supergank1]

i did mine with soupys kit(1 inch) and raised the forks an inch to lower my front a little.

 

[SHADiGUY1]

i stand corrected.!

 

[SNakez9]

How do you raise the forks??

 

[JusPlaynBob]

Loosen the fork tube clamps andallow the forks to slide up through.
Keep the top clamp with a bit of tension on it, and release each fork one at a time.

If they go up too far, the easieat way to get them back down is to put a jack under the bike and raise it as necessary.

You can also use a Genmar riser, which fills in the open area under the top plate.

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[twotonevert]

If you are happy with the ride height, leave it like it is. If you move the forks, you will lower the bike, they need to be accurate on each side to not affect stability. Surely we have someone by you that can help with lowering your front end if need be.

 

[Supergank1]

Loosen the fork tube clamps andallow the forks to slide up through.
Keep the top clamp with a bit of tension on it, and release each fork one at a time.

If they go up too far, the easieat way to get them back down is to put a jack under the bike and raise it as necessary.

You can also use a Genmar riser, which fills in the open area under the top plate.

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yep..what he said.

 

[Strife]

If you leave it as is check the brake and clutch lines to make sure you have enough slack on them so as when you pull the front up from romping on it,it doesn't want to tear a line.

When I lowered mine,I loosened the bottom two on each side so the tube would float freely through and on the top ones I loosened "just" enough where I rocked the bike allowing the tubes to slide up through. Used a rubber mallet(not hammer) to even them out. I did this while sitting on the bike. Don't let them rest on the "top Clamp". It will transfer vibration.

Have a friend around to be there to help balance the bike. Kinda like you should have a spotter while weight lifting or holding a ladder while on it. Pretty much a one man job though. It's a heavy bike so be careful while making corrections in balancing the tube height. Don't want you or bike getting hurt.

Lowering the front only is gonna change the way it feels while riding.

Good Luck!

 

[Strife]

Also lowering it in any fashion is gonna effect how the bike sits on a kickstand. Lowered bike on stock kickstand is gonna make bike stand more upright. Causing a greater chance for "tip over".

 

[bigoltool]

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What Master Cylinder are you running there?

 

[JusPlaynBob]

What Master Cylinder are you running there?

Thread Jack:

Why that'd be a 2005-07 GSXR1000 Radial M/C.

Possibly the top mod I've done.

The OEM M/C has a 16/13mm stroke and bore while the Gixxer M/C is 19/19mm.

It requires the use of 2" longer brake lines,and the Gixxer lever or after market equivalent. I'm using Pazzos.

All that is necessary for placement on the bar, is to slide the throttle assy down about an 1/8 inch.

I bought the M/C used, for $80.00 tyd from Travis at www.Paradise-cycles.com .
Included everything w/oem lever.

 

[bigoltool]

What Master Cylinder are you running there?

Thread Jack:

Why that'd be a 2005-07 GSXR1000 Radial M/C.

Possibly the top mod I've done.

The OEM M/C has a 16/13mm stroke and bore while the Gixxer M/C is 19/19mm.

It requires the use of 2" longer brake lines,and the Gixxer lever or after market equivalent. I'm using Pazzos.

All that is necessary for placement on the bar, is to slide the throttle assy down about an 1/8 inch.

I bought the M/C used, for $80.00 tyd from Travis at www.Paradise-cycles.com .
Included everything w/oem lever.

Any clearance issues or customization needed?

 

[JusPlaynBob]

Other than what I mentioned above..........

a wee bit of alteration to the resevoir mounting bracket.
Still using the gixxer bracket however, it's necessary to straighten it a bit.
You'll be fastening it to the top M/C bar clamp.