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Message started by mister44 on 03/24/16 at 02:56:45

Title: Riser fitment
Post by mister44 on 03/24/16 at 02:56:45

Hi all,

Apologies if this is a newbie question, but will the risers from a 1999 savage fit a 2009? I want to get lower risers and I would think the older stock risers would be ideal but I can't find any info if it's compatible or not. Thanks

Title: Re: Riser fitment
Post by Dave on 03/24/16 at 03:24:22

Yep, risers and bars can be switched (Suzuki did it a time or two).

The only difference in the top yoke that I am aware of....is that it started out as chrome plated and was later changed to clear coated brushed aluminum, and with that change there was a bolt on wire bracket to hold the cables and wires in place.

Title: Re: Riser fitment
Post by DesertRat on 03/24/16 at 06:13:59

Dave,

you wouldn't happen to have any pictures of the short buckhorn bar risers with the dragbars mounted on them instead?

Title: Re: Riser fitment
Post by mister44 on 03/24/16 at 23:03:39

Awesome thanks for the help!

Searched eBay and found these by D-Z Customs. Anyone know if they're any good? Anyone own a pair?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121590926050?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&var=420550669043&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Title: Re: Riser fitment
Post by KennyG on 03/24/16 at 23:11:37

Mister 44,

If your 2009 has the same risers as a 2013 you can machine the factory riders down to 2" and use them instead of purchasing the expensive riser shown on eBay.

I have attached a pic of my 2013 S40 with the cut down factory risers.

I determined that I couldn't go much less than 2" in height with the risers, or the handlebar controls would hit the gas cap.

Kenny G

Title: Re: Riser fitment
Post by DesertRat on 03/25/16 at 07:00:25

755B507D4C5F4D563E0 wrote:

Kenny,

Do the risers have to be machined? will a hacksaw do the job?

Title: Re: Riser fitment
Post by Art Webb on 03/25/16 at 09:35:44

705147514640665540340 wrote:

[quote author=755B507D4C5F4D563E0 link=1458813405/0#4 date=1458886297]Mister 44,

If your 2009 has the same risers as a 2013 you can machine the factory riders down to 2" and use them instead of purchasing the expensive riser shown on eBay.

I have attached a pic of my 2013 S40 with the cut down factory risers.

I determined that I couldn't go much less than 2" in height with the risers, or the handlebar controls would hit the gas cap.

Kenny G

Kenny,

Do the risers have to be machined? will a hacksaw do the job?
[/quote]
yes, if you'r good with getting a square cut
then you'll have to sand, of course
some have also subbed in sockets from socket sets with some success, IIRC

Title: Re: Riser fitment
Post by KennyG on 03/25/16 at 10:27:07

Rat,

I cut my risers off with a hacksaw and then filed the ends square.

You do have to drill a hole and tap threads in the one end.

All I have is a small drill press and I used it to drill the holes. I used a metric tap but you can get by using an SAE tap of the appropriate size and Allen head machine bolts.

Kenny G

Title: Re: Riser fitment
Post by LANCER on 03/25/16 at 12:41:43

I have some risers in a box...I need to get them out and get some photo's.

Title: Re: Riser fitment
Post by DesertRat on 03/26/16 at 09:44:58

5B757E5362716378100 wrote:

... risers down to 2" and use them instead of purchasing the expensive riser shown on eBay.

I have attached a pic of my 2013 S40 with the cut down factory risers.

I determined that I couldn't go much less than 2" in height with the risers, or the handlebar controls would hit the gas cap.

Kenny G

Kenny, what's the centerline measurement from the triple tree to center of the bars?

Title: Re: Riser fitment
Post by DesertRat on 03/26/16 at 10:27:32

NVM Kenny,

took the calipers to mine. with a 2" riser and the stock clamps @ 1.5" we have = 3.5" to the centerline.

Title: Re: Riser fitment
Post by norm92de on 03/26/16 at 10:51:22

DesertRat,

I tried reversing my risers but didn't like it and returned it to stock.

I have been thinking of doing exactly what you did but no going back this time. It sure looks like a good idea. :)

Title: Re: Riser fitment
Post by DesertRat on 03/26/16 at 11:06:34

Norm,

every time I ooooooogle these images, I get giddy as a school girl

http://www.republique-racing.de/gallery/content/Custom/Roman%20Germany%20Suzuki%20LS%20650%20Savage%20custom%20RR%20sidemount%20license%20plate%20holder%20800.jpg

http://www.knucklebusterinc.com/features/wp-content/2010/05/201005260743-tm.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f4/Bacca-Christs-Knights/Bikes%20on%20net/097-VoodooVintageCustomMotorcycleFa.jpg

http://https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/40/39/46/4039464fdf850c22da8ebc37e94530d4.jpg

Title: Re: Riser fitment
Post by Kris01 on 03/26/16 at 12:06:30

Mmmm! Eye candy! ;)

Title: Re: Riser fitment
Post by KennyG on 03/26/16 at 12:15:09

Rat,

The dimension is 3 3/8", but this just barely allows enough clearance.

To be safe you probably should go to 3 1/2".

Kenny G

Title: Re: Riser fitment
Post by norm92de on 03/26/16 at 12:15:15

Great images!

Our bikes are an unlikely candidate for some of the things that have been done. ;D

Title: Re: Riser fitment
Post by DesertRat on 03/26/16 at 14:35:57

I believe that is because they're an inexpensive bike to purchase and that leaves $$$$ on the table for MODs.

Title: Re: Riser fitment
Post by DesertRat on 03/26/16 at 14:39:32

5D7378556477657E160 wrote:

Rat,
The dimension is 3 3/8", but this just barely allows enough clearance. To be safe you probably should go to 3 1/2".

Kenny G

I think the only times I use the full range of motion on the bars is when it's parked or I'm backing out of a parking spot. But, I'm with you, 3-1/2" for full clearance would be ideal. Not sure how those other bikes posted handle the low risers

Title: Re: Riser fitment
Post by KennyG on 03/26/16 at 17:33:39

Rat,

If you find a machinist to machine the risers for you there is enough material on the factory risers to make 2 sets of risers.

Make 2 sets and sell one set to recover the machinist's charge.

Kenny G

Title: Re: Riser fitment
Post by DesertRat on 03/26/16 at 18:08:38

great idea, I'm looking at used risers right now, I found a bunch new on Amazon, range in price from $30-200+ for a set of 1" bar risers w/ 3.5" rise to center line.

I ordered a set of Suzuki OEM short risers (buckhorn bar risers) on ebay for $30, should be here next week. If they don't work out, I'll use them on the board tracker project for sure.

Title: Re: Riser fitment
Post by KennyG on 03/26/16 at 18:24:29

Rat,

Prices of some of the nickle and dime parts for motorcycles are ridiculous. I make, adapt or improvise parts where ever I can.

When you go to sell a bike it always hard to get all of your money out of them. And you can bet that $200.00 risers will yield nothing.

I made a set of risers out of socket wrenches but the chrome didn't look right along side of the aluminum top clamp

The main reason I ended up cutting the factory risers down was that they matched the top clamp and the other aluminum parts on the S40.

Kenny G

Title: Re: Riser fitment
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/26/16 at 19:25:26

If my last name was
Early
I'd be manufacturing risers.

If my last name was Leeds
Id name my son Weldon.

Title: Re: Riser fitment
Post by DesertRat on 03/30/16 at 20:57:35

~~~UPDATE ~~~

1985-Current Suzuki Intruder risers will work.

*exceptions are the LARGE OVERSIZED base models, you can spot them easily, they have a large flared out base that mounts to the tree.

Title: Re: Riser fitment
Post by KennyG on 03/30/16 at 21:01:28

Rat,

That is good to know, your information will help someone in the future.

Kenny G