HotRod
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« on: January 30, 2011, 04:28:29 PM » |
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Bought La Monster risers a few years ago and had my handle bars back as far as they would go without hitting the tank when you turn. Was just wanting a change and bored I guess but I know have moved the bars up about 2 to 3" and man do I like it! She seems to handle very well and what I thought was the most comfortable position with them back real far I was wrong and I really don't have to reach anymore,guess I thought i was helping my shoulders,but I sure like it the way the are now.
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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2011, 05:59:36 PM » |
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Amazing, isn't it?  Everybody is different, thankfully we can modify our Valks to fit ourselves.
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bigdog99
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« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2011, 03:53:59 PM » |
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can you give us the website and or part numbers? did you have to change cables etc. i really would like to do something like this myself. thanks
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« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2011, 10:02:47 AM » |
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can you give us the website and or part numbers? did you have to change cables etc. i really would like to do something like this myself. thanks
Try using Harley Duece 6 inch pullback risers. You can use the stock cables with no problems. I found these to be very comfortable and purchased them through J & P.
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HotRod
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« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2011, 10:34:02 AM » |
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can you give us the website and or part numbers? did you have to change cables etc. i really would like to do something like this myself. thanks
The part # for the La Monsters are LAM-001 threw directline or you can check e-bay as well,I paid $125.36 back in 07.
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« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2011, 10:35:04 AM » |
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can you give us the website and or part numbers? did you have to change cables etc. i really would like to do something like this myself. thanks
P.S. no cable changes at all.
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« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2011, 02:59:49 PM » |
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thanks, will look appreciate it
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« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2011, 10:09:17 PM » |
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Bought La Monster risers a few years ago and had my handle bars back as far as they would go without hitting the tank when you turn. Was just wanting a change and bored I guess but I know have moved the bars up about 2 to 3" and man do I like it! She seems to handle very well and what I thought was the most comfortable position with them back real far I was wrong and I really don't have to reach anymore,guess I thought i was helping my shoulders,but I sure like it the way the are now.
I'm confused. What did you do recently? You had the risers on already, but now you loosened the clamps and rotated them up so that the bar ends rose 2-3 inches? Did I interpret that correctly?
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HotRod
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« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2011, 11:44:37 PM » |
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Bought La Monster risers a few years ago and had my handle bars back as far as they would go without hitting the tank when you turn. Was just wanting a change and bored I guess but I know have moved the bars up about 2 to 3" and man do I like it! She seems to handle very well and what I thought was the most comfortable position with them back real far I was wrong and I really don't have to reach anymore,guess I thought i was helping my shoulders,but I sure like it the way the are now.
I'm confused. What did you do recently? You had the risers on already, but now you loosened the clamps and rotated them up so that the bar ends rose 2-3 inches? Did I interpret that correctly? Not the risers,just the bars up.
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« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2011, 11:58:53 PM » |
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I have the LaMonster (or close enough, rattlebars) risers in a box in the basement. When I put them on I'll try all the positions I can to find the right fit. As long as they end up behind the protection of the fairing, I'll get them as comfortable as I can... Fred.
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« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2011, 06:04:47 AM » |
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DITTO on the LaMonster did the change 2yrs now and no more pain in the upper back. Now I can ride a lot further. Wish I had done it sooner. 
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HotRod
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« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2011, 08:54:11 AM » |
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I have the LaMonster (or close enough, rattlebars) risers in a box in the basement. When I put them on I'll try all the positions I can to find the right fit. As long as they end up behind the protection of the fairing, I'll get them as comfortable as I can... Fred.
I've got the bars adjusted so perfect now the cold air barely hits my hands,along with my Baker Air wings I'm good.
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