Both my daughters have short arms and would like the bars on their 500s back an inch or so. I have a set of Roxx Risers on my Sportster that work great. I have ones similar to this pic below. Question is would anyone like to venture a guess as to whether there is enough give in the clutch cable, brake line and throttle cables to allow an inch and a half rearward movement? If pulled back at a 45 degree angle it would be around an inch and a half movement not the full 2 inches as if they were vertical. Best scenario - someone has already done this successfully and can report on their efforts.
handlebar risers for armlength-challenged riders
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They won't work. The speedo mount is built into the current handle bar clamps. You need risers that would keep the top of the stock clamps at the top.
This will
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Great find, thanks. Just shot them off an email to find out if they are useable without any modifications to wiring, cables or hoses.
They are, since they are Honda Genuine made accessories for this bike
what is the bar diameter of the rebel 500? as i found this on revzilla for 7/8 inch bars
https://roxspeedfx.com/products/2-pivoting-bar-risers-for-7-8-handlebar
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if they leaned back i reckon you could get 45mm (1 4/5 inches) closer with about a 1 inch rise
https://roxspeedfx.com/products/2-pivoting-bar-risers-for-7-8-handlebar
if they leaned back i reckon you could get 45mm (1 4/5 inches) closer with about a 1 inch rise
Did you look at this thread you posted in at all? They won't work with the stock speedo. Its literally the same thing in the first post.
I just ordered these. Will probably take a few weeks to arrive in the US but I'll post pics and a review once I have them installed.
I installed the risers, and sad to say that they are not enough for me. I'll have to get a new handlebar that will bring it closer to my arms. Also - after installing these I can no longer use the Honda windshield. It has no-where to attach now :frown2::crying:
I managed to get even larger risers on my 500, with a RAM mount for the gauges. There was plenty of cable, just needed some rerouting. Here's the post.
I'm in the process of adjusting fit for my girlfriend on her Rebel 500. I ordered a few different bars for her to try and she settled on the Biltwell Zed. It puts hand position farther back, up, and more narrow. There is no way the stock brake line will reach so I had to order a custom line and manifold from Spiegler. The stock Honda brake line is permanently fixed to the manifold. Accessing the manifold to remove it is a big PIA. After removing the gas tank, most of the connectors have to be removed along with the ignition to be able to remove the plastic housing that sits under the tank. It's amazing how much electronics they were able to stuff between the tank and the engine. I'm not looking forward to reassembling all of it. I'm debating getting an engine block off plate and removing the PAIR valve just so there is one less thing I have to try reassemble.
As far as I can tell, this has to be done every time you change the spark plugs because it doesn't seem like there is enough access space without removing the electronics bundle. See images.
As far as I can tell, this has to be done every time you change the spark plugs because it doesn't seem like there is enough access space without removing the electronics bundle. See images.
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So, you dig little deeper in that mess than me, it is very tight there, indeed and every time doing sparkplugs and valves it has to be done
; couldn't image how to manage it, if here happens what did with my Yammy Virago 250 recently (both sparks quit spark at the same time)
; couldn't image how to manage it, if here happens what did with my Yammy Virago 250 recently (both sparks quit spark at the same time)
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Hi,
this might be a silly question but why can't the standard top clamp work with those Rox Risers? I know they come with their own top clamp but why can't I just use the stock top clamp in place of the one they come with?
Yeah, yeah, i know i'm raising an old thread from the dead, but I'm in the same boat. Small rider, would like the controls just a little more rearward to make it more comfortable. Did you ever figure out a solution for your daughters?
The guy has not logged in since June 2018. I doubt you'll get an answer from him.
If all you need is a minor adjustment, go for the H2C/SevenSpeed risers that are designed for the Rebel. If you have an ABS version (which I assume based on your profile), the front brake line is too short and those risers are the only ones that will fit without getting a new hose or a hose extender.
If all you need is a minor adjustment, go for the H2C/SevenSpeed risers that are designed for the Rebel. If you have an ABS version (which I assume based on your profile), the front brake line is too short and those risers are the only ones that will fit without getting a new hose or a hose extender.
I'll admit, I didn't look at his profile. Was searching for solutions on moving the handlebars rearward, and this post popped up in my search results. Figured I'd ask just to see if he had come up with a solution.
Will look into those. I definitely don't want to have to mess with a new hose or extender if I can get away with it. Right now, I just come forward on the seat, about an inch and a half, but would prefer to sit back fully in the seat. Shorty's link above no longer works, so you mentioning the name helped me locate the risers. Thanks!
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