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ronnie
Sat 1/14/06, 7:48PM
Has any body installed any of these two SW-Motech products on a SV650N 05?
Mirror riser (worth doing it?): http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/344/202/
Handlebar riser (Any cable length issue?): http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/333/202/
Any testimonial appreciated;-) Thanks!
Hi its not a SV but simular as a TL daz57992@aol.com
and yes i did need longer hoses to get full adjustment from bars when needed so i went for goodridge who will make them to size required if you ask. Also i changed from one down with crossover to Two down again just measure and ask
these are the best raisers on the market as they are fully adjustable. I did need to make the new screen frame as the original was getting in the way of steering but it was very easy
ronnie
Mon 1/16/06, 4:22PM
Thanks daz for all the great picts! Real nice bike you have here.
I can't use the same risers since the sv650N has handlebars and I would have to go for the SW-Motech. One thing is pretty sure though is I would have to change most cables to keep the same slack. They'd be too short with an added 1inch.
I haven't made up my mind yet on these changes since I commute and do a lot of line splitting here, the actual width of my mirrors is just fine. As for the height of my handlebar, I do appreciate them as they are at high speed...
Not easy to make these decisions since there are always pros and cons;-)
Anyway, thanks again for your posts and good luck for your first 6 nations rugby game against the rose;-)
John Bakker
Tue 1/17/06, 7:51AM
Ronnie, Go for the 1 in. risers. I had a friend make up some spacers to fit under my risers. This looks very stock and made a big difference in my comfort on the bike. No change needed to any cables or wiring but you may have to reposition some stays.
I needed to install 1 in. longer riser bolts, which had to be custom made because of the small head size for the diameter of the bolt. None of this is any problem if you know someone with a lathe.
Regards,
John
racinteach
Tue 1/17/06, 8:28PM
Take a look in the off road motorcycle world...you may be able to find some riser that will bolt right in...hit your local shop and take a look thorough the Tucker rocky catalog..good luck
depending on how much you lift the bars, that will determine how much extra cable or hose you will require..
james4396
Tue 1/17/06, 10:26PM
who makes that bike stand
ronnie
Wed 1/18/06, 2:47AM
Originally posted by John Bakker
Ronnie, Go for the 1 in. risers. I had a friend make up some spacers to fit under my risers. This looks very stock
You bet they look stock! Great job!! Got a current picture of the full bike w/risers on?
I'll look into off-road catalog too. Thanks for the suggestion
John Bakker
Wed 1/18/06, 9:59AM
Ronnie,
Here's a pic of my bike withthe 1 in. riser and an F16 installed. 1 inch is about the maximum that the stock cables and hoses allow, but it does the trick.
John
John Bakker
Wed 1/18/06, 10:02AM
Sorry, wrong picture. I'll try again.
ronnie
Wed 1/18/06, 10:30AM
Originally posted by John Bakker
Ronnie,
Here's a pic of my bike withthe 1 in. riser and an F16 installed. 1 inch is about the maximum that the stock cables and hoses allow, but it does the trick.
John
When I look at mine I really have a doubt about the break lever cable and even more so about the the hydraulic break line.. they look pretty adjusted to the actual height of the handlebar...Thanks for the pict:-)
before you but any other raisers have a look at www.convertibars.com theres pics of loads of SVs with them fitted and the best thing about them is you can adjust them from way down low to all the way up very quick and easy for whatever reason. they are the dogs bits and pieces. I realy think you can fit them as iv seen the pics so just have a look as im realy glad that i did. My stand is an ABBA stand.
Thanks for the rugby support by the way although we have loads of injurys at the mo. Daz
i only neede loner brake hose for the TL as with a fair bit of re routing of all other cables its fine
ronnie
Wed 1/18/06, 4:59PM
I guess that for the naked the riser type is different from the s model.
Darth Lefty
Wed 1/18/06, 5:06PM
Originally posted by ronnie
I guess that for the naked the riser type is different from the s model.
The whole top end of the steering column is different. The top triple does not have the mounts for the handlebars. Instead it is smooth on top and has two threaded holes in the bottom for the clip-on set screws.
(Anyone got a pair of 1st gen clipons for me? He asked in a shameless threadjacking.)
yes your correct but the triple would prob fit on both with forks being the same so you could either get a second hand triple with no bar mounts or just leave the bar mounts empty of even cut and file them off, id go for the second hand triple. i know this is a fer bit of potch but the results are well worth it
OntarioSV
Mon 3/20/06, 4:34PM
Originally posted by John Bakker
Ronnie, Go for the 1 in. risers. I had a friend make up some spacers to fit under my risers. This looks very stock...
John, Those are the best looking risers I have seen for the naked bike. You should start a new business - I would be your first customer! What are the spacers made of?
I also want to install a larger screen for more wind protection. How do you like the F16?
I am near Barrie. How far away are you?
barefoot
Fri 6/16/06, 8:17PM
From the noob, after extensive searching - I'm thinking that Abba stand is the right one, but how does one procure one in the US?
Anyone?
Anyone?
Bueller?
I've fitted the SW-Motech up-31mm & back-25mm raisers without any cable or hose changes.
John Bakker
Mon 7/17/06, 1:39PM
Hey Gomez, those risers are really cool looking. I like the fact that they also bring the bars back a bit as well. Could you give us more information about how to contact the manufacturer and what the cost was on them. Thanks.
John
Hi John,
See the links below. SW-Motech are the manufactuers, based in Germany, their website has an English version. In th UK we have go to Motohaus they are the importer. I've delt with
http://www.bykebitz.co.uk as the retail supplier. i've also fitted their luggage system,rack and centre stand. the instuctions are basic and the centre stand required a bit of work. got there in the end
http://www.sw-motech.de/index.php?sprach_id=2
http://www.motohaus.com/
ronnie
Mon 7/17/06, 3:42PM
Originally posted by Gomez
I've fitted the SW-Motech up-31mm & back-25mm raisers without any cable or hose changes.
Hey Gomez,
Thanks for the info. So far I have the SW-Motech risers (25mm) and didn't have any problem with cables and hoses though it felt like there is not much slack left...Now, you installed the barback 30mm & 25mm without problem...have you been riding a lot since then, street &twisties and all and can you confirm it's a go?
For close to $100, I'd like to double check with you. No offense:-)
i've done 250 miles on twisty hilly roads with very little stopping. Prior to fitting the raisers i could only do 20 miles max before agony.
No problems with any of the cable or hoses.
I do intend to use another 25mm raiser to bring them back slightly more to be perfect for me. I think it will work if i route the hose and cable behind the fork legs. I will let you know, if not, a DL650 brake hose assembly looks like it would sort things out.
I couldn't ride an s model.
John Bakker
Tue 7/18/06, 6:07AM
Gomez,
Thanks for the info on the barbacks. Not all of us are 20 years old! (we only wish we were!).
Keep us informed as to how any future developments go with your handlebar risers/setbacks.
John
I tried adding the additional 25mm riser by dropping the fork legs and attempting to route the brake hose behind the top yoke but it was a no go. The switch unit cables had enough length, however the brake hose, throttle cable and the clutch cable will need altered. I think that will now be a winter job. The DL650 brake hose should do, the throttle cables might also but the DL is a hydraulic clutch. I will get it sorted. I returned the bar to the original height while i took the bike back to the dealer for a service ( in case there were any issues about non stock etc ). It was purgatory painful hand within 20 mins. They are now returned to the up and back what a difference. i'm off tomorrow for a 500 mile + camping weekend with the bike fully loaded. It feels fine.
great info....all i want it a titch higher and some back...that helibar looks abt right
ronnie
Fri 7/28/06, 10:09AM
Originally posted by Gomez
i've done 250 miles on twisty hilly roads with very little stopping. Prior to fitting the raisers i could only do 20 miles max before agony.
No problems with any of the cable or hoses.
I do intend to use another 25mm raiser to bring them back slightly more to be perfect for me. I think it will work if i route the hose and cable behind the fork legs. I will let you know, if not, a DL650 brake hose assembly looks like it would sort things out.
I couldn't ride an s model.
Me neither, specially on a daily basis w/commuting and all.
Really good news and thanks for confirming. I have the 1" riser and though I am now used to it and feel comfortable again, I could use a more straight up position.
have a look at how i routed my cables through the back of my TL in pics earlier in this thread i think youl find it helpfull as i saved me quite a lot daz57992@aol.com
Gomez
Mon 7/31/06, 12:43AM
Hi
i've just done a 600 mile weekend going to a Rally and Hillclimb in Cumbria. 300 mile each way nearly all on B roads like Hexam to Standhope loadsa up and down hill braking and bends many many bends! No problems with my up & back risers giving me any arm or hand aches and no problems with the cables hoses etc. Surprisingly the suspension coped very well on the very bumpy roads with and fully load bike for camping. Even though i got "square backside" from the seat it was ok too. However me knees! Agony after 100 miles, I need to lower the footrests. As I am not Valentino Rossi and my riding friends observed that even though I can chuck it around a corner if i want to, I still had a long way to the "hero blobs". Anyone out there lowered the foot rests so i can go a little bit more tourer than sports? Otherwise the SV is a brilliant bike so light and nimble and with the flexibility of the engine as we all know, it can go quick or very slow also ( if you really must! )
Re footrest lowering see the pic from the Vstrom site.
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