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Done I think?
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 12:50 am
by Budman
This past week I installed the handle bar risers on my 2014 RT. So now I think I am done for a while. Installing them was really pretty simple as long as I followed the online instructions.
So, now Im done for a while. I have the peg lowering kit from Suburban Machinery, simple to install except the spring that was kind of a pain. I have the MachineArt cylinder guards that were very easy to install. I have a Wunderlich rack on the top case that Ive had on there since I had the 2012, it was a real pain in the ass to install.
I use a Wolfman Ranier tank bag.
Picked up a disk lock alarm from Revzilla.
Id like to install some auxiliary lights sometime but that not really a priority right now.
With her new Arai helmet and new riding gear I think we are ready to head out this summer for a big trip.
Re: Done I think?
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 1:06 pm
by richardbd
Three questions Budman...
1. What brand of bar risers did you fit?
2. Do they make much difference?
3. Do you have Gear-shift assist?
Re: Done I think?
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 1:34 pm
by Budman
I purchased the Iluim Works bar risers. Ive only done about 120 miles with them but can feel a difference in my back and shoulders. Together with the Suburban Machinery peg lowers I have a more comfortable ride.
I do not have gear assist. If you have the peg lowers and adjust the gear shift lever (which is simple to do) you will not have any problems.
I forgot to mention that I also installed the side stand enlarger from Iluim Works, wish I had done it sooner. Big difference in stability when parked.
Re: Done I think?
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:27 pm
by richardbd
Budman wrote:
I purchased the Iluim Works bar risers. Ive only done about 120 miles with them but can feel a difference in my back and shoulders. Together with the Suburban Machinery peg lowers I have a more comfortable ride.
I do not have gear assist. If you have the peg lowers and adjust the gear shift lever (which is simple to do) you will not have any problems.
I forgot to mention that I also installed the side stand enlarger from Iluim Works, wish I had done it sooner. Big difference in stability when parked.
Thanks - no problem adjusting the brake pedal?
Re: Done I think?
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 9:38 pm
by Chad
Can you upload photos of the bar risers budman? If anyone lives near me gets some of these fitted I'd love to try them (TS9 region North Yorkshire).
Re: Done I think?
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 1:34 am
by Budman
The brake peddle is a little problematic. It sits a little higher than I would like but is doable. Im going to buy a used or new brake lever and
see if I can alter it.
http://www.iliumworks.com/BMW_Motorcycl ... =97&sc2=43
Check this link to the Iluim Works site , its a better picture than I could do.
Bud