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Message started by davedra on 05/12/07 at 22:08:24

Title: Risers for the savage
Post by davedra on 05/12/07 at 22:08:24

Does anyone know what size risers come on the stock Savage? Mine is a '98.

Does anyone know of where I can buy some great 4 - 6 inch risers? I love the horntype handlebars that I have. Will I have to do anything with the cables if I put on 4 inch risers? How about 6 inch risers?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Risers for the savage
Post by verslagen1 on 05/12/07 at 22:20:15

My '96 came with buckhorns and the short risers.

If you get the dragbars you get high risers.

I ended up using a low rise harley type bar with the high risers.

I don't know if the cables are long enough for buckhorns and high risers. But they are fine with the high risers and harley bars.

Title: Re: Risers for the savage
Post by klx650sm2002 on 05/13/07 at 02:08:38

I've found some risers that will fit KLX, they can go up 50mm or foreward 50mm or a bit of both.£80 is this a reasonable price ?

Clive W :D

Title: Re: Risers for the savage
Post by Savage = HD eater on 05/13/07 at 02:13:41

klx650sm2002 wrote:

I've found some risers that will fit KLX, they can go up 50mm or foreward 50mm or a bit of both.£80 is this a reasonable price ?

Clive W :D

Okay, I'm just a stupid American that has no idea about metric measurements! Help me out - what's the equivalent of 50mm in inches? and what is 80 pounds worth in dumb ole American dollars? Don't you hate how we Yankees don't know what the rest of the world goes by?

Thanks in advance!

Title: Re: Risers for the savage
Post by Kropatchek on 05/13/07 at 06:58:47

Savage = HD eater wrote:

We won't hold it against you!

50 mm = 2 inches
80 pounds = Approx. 40 kilograms or 50 bucks

Title: Re: Risers for the savage
Post by LANCER on 05/13/07 at 20:43:51

Jireh Cycles catalog has some good looking 6" risers for about $37. They have a nice curve to them and are solid aluminum with good chrome. When I get home I will get the part # for you.
www.jihrehcycles.com

Title: Re: Risers for the savage
Post by Rockin_John on 05/13/07 at 21:48:17

Just to give you an idea of what the stock tall drag bar risers look like if you put the other stock buckhorn handlebars on them:

http://catoosatrading.com/images/vehicles/cycles/my_ls650/purple_1987savage_as_bought.jpg

That's how my '87 was set up when I bought it and rode it home about 50 miles. That setup was murder on my arms, neck, back and butt. I really couldn't recommend it to anyone. Not only does it look goofy to me, but it rode stupid too.

And yes, the wiring harness was cut and lengthened to allow reaching that far. As you can see, the clutch cable was run around the outside of the tank; because there wasn't enough cable to route it correctly. Here's how I fixed that mess:

http://catoosatrading.com/images/vehicles/cycles/my_ls650/P1100005.JPG

Much better now... But the Sportster seat isn't working that great for me. So there's always something better! ;)

Title: Re: Risers for the savage
Post by Rockin_John on 05/13/07 at 23:09:12

LANCER wrote:

I'm pretty sure the link you meant to give was:

http://www.jirehcycles.com/

Title: Re: Risers for the savage
Post by LANCER on 05/13/07 at 23:43:53

Rockin_John wrote:

I'm pretty sure the link you meant to give was:

http://www.jirehcycles.com/

Yep, that is the correct address. The other one is from my rusty-brain side of my head.

Title: Re: Risers for the savage
Post by klx650sm2002 on 05/14/07 at 01:15:52

I've decided against risers for KLX and have just turned the bars so the grips are an inch further foreward and a little higher.

Clive W :D

Title: Re: Risers for the savage
Post by thumperclone on 05/14/07 at 17:38:05

i put a pair of yamaha venture extensions on my 06 gave me another 1" back to the drivers backrest now im comfy,j&p cycles metric page..they are not chrome and a wee bit wider than stock ,for me my riding comfort came b4 looks in this case..no cable or wiring changes necessary...

Title: Re: Risers for the savage
Post by steely on 05/19/07 at 08:26:55

Does anyone know if risers made for any other metric bikes will work? Theoretically, they should. I am just checking to see if anyone else has found anything to stay away from.

Title: Re: Risers for the savage
Post by skatnbnc on 05/19/07 at 09:55:08

Kropatchek wrote:

We won't hold it against you!
50 mm = 2 inches
80 pounds = Approx. 40 kilograms or 50 bucks

When 80£ turns into $50 US dollars, I'll be lining up to do currency conversion!

The going rate is 1£ = $1.97 US, so 80£ is worth $158....a BIG difference! :o