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On Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 8:11:02 AM UTC-6, David Basinski wrote: > > I have heard of 2 and 3 inch risers, up and back. That of course would > mean a whole new set of lengthened cables. Too $$$$ for me, at least until > my lottery number kicks in. > > The handlebar angle has no bearing as it is the 'back' portion that hits > the tank. That angle is set at the triple tree. It is just wrong to > manufacture a product that in no way fits. > > > Will go with the one inch unless someone can prove different. > > > This email has been sent from a virus-free computer protected by Avast. > www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email> > <#CAO=qSi_B4AY7dMfnYT8bLNHY8_vfHyqVS9JCz3t+7YHhb9Hb9A@mail.gmail.com_824060230_DDB4FAA8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > On Thu, Feb 18, 2016 at 7:59 AM, David Basinski <birddog...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> None of the pics on Amazon or E Bay show the risers mounted with a gas >> tank. >> Here goes with the pic. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Wed, Feb 17, 2016 at 6:43 PM, Paul <p...@hondanighthawks.net> wrote: >> >>> Hi David. Can you take a picture of your install and show us what you >>> mean? >>> >>> I just installed 1 inch risers on my 1992 750 but we must be talking >>> about some very different equipment if yours hit the tank. Quite honestly >>> I'm having a hard time even visualizing that. A picture or two would help a >>> LOT. >>> >>> >>> *Paul LeBoutillier * >>> *www.hondanighthawks.net <http://www.hondanighthawks.net/>* >>> Honda Nighthawk Lovers Email group >>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/nighthawk_lovers> >>> >>> On Wed, Feb 17, 2016 at 1:27 PM, David Basinski <birddog...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Put on my risers from E bay's Gascapdude. The risers are the up and >>>> back version. Went on with no problem, but they hit the gas tank :( >>>> Hard to believe that it is installation error as they seem to be able >>>> to only go on one way. Waiting for some feedback. >>>> I did not have an issue with the 3/4 inch slack to reroute the brake >>>> cable. >>>> >>>> >>>> On Monday, March 11, 2013 at 8:18:39 AM UTC-5, EGrider wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Well, I got my handlebar risers on and went for a ride this weekend. >>>>> These are the $30 Ebay risers, 1". They went on pretty easy once I got >>>>> the >>>>> windshield disconnected. There's no more slack left in the brake line >>>>> than >>>>> the 1", and even that is tight. I couldn't have the handlebars at the >>>>> same >>>>> angle of tilt as before; it pulled my mirrors a little forward and lifted >>>>> the hand grips parallel to the ground. >>>>> >>>>> Actually, that was OK, because it also gave me a little of the "back" >>>>> of the "up and back" I wanted. I feel like I sit upright now and not >>>>> hunched forward at all. Much better! Strongly recommended. >>>>> >>>>> So, the two mods I've tried recently, the 16-tooth front sprocket and >>>>> the 1" risers, have made the bike seem peppier and more comfortable. >>>>> Bring >>>>> up KC and the Sunshine Band behind me as I fade out because "That's the >>>>> way >>>>> (uh-huh, uh-huh) I like it (uh-huh, uh-huh)"... >>>>> >>>>> Oh, and I got my $200 craigslist V30 to fire yesterday, first time. It >>>>> was a good weekend! >>>>> >>>>> On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 5:15:13 PM UTC-5, EGrider wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Took my '96 750 NH out for a ride Sunday, and maybe I'm getting old, >>>>>> but I thought that I'd like to have my handlebars a little higher and >>>>>> farther back to take some of the pressure off my hands and wrists. >>>>>> Has anyone put risers on their 750? How much up and back is possible >>>>>> on a stock setup? Is there at least 1" up and 1" back in the line and >>>>>> cables? Can you recommend the ones you got? There are lots on, for >>>>>> example, Amazon, but where's the sweet spot? 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