[keetmanaa]

I'll be installing a Scotts Damper shortly on my 650 V Strom along with 3 1/2" ROX adjustable risers. I already have lengthened brake lines but am questioning if the mechanical cables (clutch/throttle) will be free enough. Does anyone here know if 3 1/2" risers will necessitate lengthening either cable, and if so, know of a source and size?
On the throttle it looks as if longer turnbuckles would suffice (if I can find such an animal), but the clutch, which seems the tighter, may need replacement with a longer assembly if required.

 

[Malikenya]

I'm going to be using the 3.5" riser to clear my Scott's Damper. I found on post somewhere that they were able to stretch the Clutch to "work":thumbdown: but that he was ordering a +2" cable from MotionPro. The throttle cables can be spun around (cables leaving the bottom of the bars) to gain 2". Ordering from MotionPro is pretty straight forward...tell them you want stock + 2"...they'll arrive a week later. :thumbup:

 

[AceRider]

hi guys yes it works, but only with Protaper ATV low rise bar. - of course depending the angle of the riser and where u place the controls

throttle side is not so much of an issue - u do have to adjust it a little at the engine side to give the required slack- i did this when the bike is 44,000km - so there may have been a little slack in it already.

Clutch side is tight - and just long enough - but there's no slack on full right turn. the clutch control is rotated downwards a little but still comfortable for me sitting and not standing on bike edit: of course if u are standing and rotating the control further down, its less of an issue

FYI, put the bracket on first before screwing the locating pins- so the tower pin is centrally located - i had to redo that recently




see more photos here:
Scotts Steering Damper OK with 3.5inch ROX riser

 

[zed88]

Yes you will need new cables. I did this exact mod for my fathers 09 abs and documented it here on the forum including cable types install etc.

 

[AceRider]

stress on the point that u dont need new clutch and throttle cable only Protaper ATV low bar - i could see that if u are using stock suzuki bar or ATV Hi or Mid rise bar, u do need new cables.

I think with a 3.5 inch riser, unless u have very short arm or really like the bar very close to u, u do not need a hi-riser bar. Before this instal, i had a Protaper ATV Hi bar AND a 1.5inch barback- the new setup is still closer to me than the previous setup. FYI i have disproportionate short arm and long body - makes a bad combination in the bar reach game.

Of course u need longer brake line with this set up with ABS bike and i am fairly certain on non-abs bike as well.

 

[keetmanaa]

Yes you will need new cables. I did this exact mod for my fathers 09 abs and documented it here on the forum including cable types install etc.

Found your post with search but it didn't mention the source of the cables. Do you recall where you got them?

 

[keetmanaa]

stress on the point that u dont need new clutch and throttle cable only Protaper ATV low bar - i could see that if u are using stock suzuki bar or ATV Hi or Mid rise bar, u do need new cables.

I think with a 3.5 inch riser, unless u have very short arm or really like the bar very close to u, u do not need a hi-riser bar. Before this instal, i had a Protaper ATV Hi bar AND a 1.5inch barback- the new setup is still closer to me than the previous setup.

I was planning to use stock bar but perhaps I should do as you did if it makes the installation easier. My current set up is the stock bar with 2" ROX risers set at about 45 degrees (ie not straight up nor flat but in between).
Do you think the 3 1/2" with low Protaper would fall in the same area (I too have long body, short arms)?

 

[Nova Scotia Strommer]

I was planning to use stock bar but perhaps I should do as you did if it makes the installation easier. My current set up is the stock bar with 2" ROX risers set at about 45 degrees (ie not straight up nor flat but in between).
Do you think the 3 1/2" with low Protaper would fall in the same area (I too have long body, short arms)?

Another less expensive option is the Rox1"spacers along with your 2"risers.The spacers are only $20 plus shipping.It is what I used and the 3" is enough to clear the Scotts.I already had the 2' risers and a longer brake line.Here is a link to my post with pictures.
http://www.stromtrooper.com/maintenance-tech-farkles/64795-protaper-hi-not-hi-enough.html#post691605

 

[keetmanaa]

Another less expensive option is the Rox1"spacers along with your 2"risers.The spacers are only $20 plus shipping.It is what I used and the 3" is enough to clear the Scotts.I already had the 2' risers and a longer brake line.Here is a link to my post with pictures.
http://www.stromtrooper.com/maintenance-tech-farkles/64795-protaper-hi-not-hi-enough.html#post691605

Hmmm I hadn't thought of that. It's an inexpensive alternative as long as 3" is enough.. Thanks

 

[Nova Scotia Strommer]

The 3 inches is enough and you won't have to lengthen your clutch and throttle cables and still be able to use your stock handlebars.(although the Pro Tapers are pretty sweet)You will however have to free the wires from the holders at the triple tree as stated in my linked post.
It may not look as neat as the 3.5" rox risers but it works for me without a lot of modifications..

 

[AceRider]

Getting the 3.5inch rox was quite by accident because i too read the post by nova scotia stromer on the 2 + 1 setup. When i order the setup from Adventure By Design, they email me to say there is a 3.5inch setup which is about $15 cheaper and is one piece - i took up that offer.

At the time of my order, most merchant dont keep or know about the 3.5inch bar and i had to drill hard into ROX's website to find a pic.

Keetmanaa,

Handlebar Configuration data (Width, Height, & Pull Back)
i use the data from VSRI website to estimate what suits me. The idea was to find a combination which my hands can reach comfortably but no closer - putting more weight on the front for road riding is still a great idea.

I had 1.5inch barback plus ATV Hi and i knew i prefer another 20-30mm of reach. 3.5inch riser and ATV Low provided that combo. So it work out quite good. I set mine about 40 degree from vertical for the riser.

Perhaps it's a good idea to have a look at your current setup and see how much more u want in terms of reach and pull on the clutch cable and see how much room it still have and go from there.

I feel that it's the clutch cable u are likely to need longer if u need to rotate your HB further towards u then the angle i set it.

good luck

P.S u do have to fiddle it a bit to get things to fit - will need to them them of cable retainer etcs... In terms of electrical cables, u are likely to need extension from Eastern Beaver for the right side and horn cable, but not necessily the left side.