Risers for a V2K

skid · 10-14-2008

Being vertically chalenged,

I find myself needing risers that will set the bars back a little more.

What is the prefered set-up? Will I need to re-route or replace the cables,wires and brake line? How about the Phats II?

Vulcan900 · 10-14-2008

I got some from Scootworks, ended up rerouting the cables. They worked out OK, but it makes it feel even more like your driving a tractor... more comfortable on the long hauls though.

V2KCruiser · 10-14-2008

I got the Phat II's on my bike which made the ride much more comfortable. I only had to re-route the clutch cable.

BigJohn · 10-14-2008

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Originally Posted by V2KCruiser

I got the Phat II's on my bike which made the ride much more comfortable. I only had to re-route the clutch cable.

Just the clutch? I was concerned that I'd have to relocate all of 'em.

V2KCruiser · 10-14-2008

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Originally Posted by BigJohn

Just the clutch? I was concerned that I'd have to relocate all of 'em.

Only the clutch cable was necessary for me. The brake line was a tad bit tight, but not so tight that I needed to re-route it.

Vulcan900 · 10-14-2008

I found the clutch and throttle to be short, so I just moved them all.

BigJohn · 10-14-2008

That's what I had heard. It shouldn't be too much of a problem to pop the top of the tripple tree and move 'em around.

I sent Scootworks a message about scratch and dent risers yesterday. Word back this morning is no have seconds. Gonna have to get new. Darn, I like saving a few bucks.

RichLockyer · 10-14-2008

Which V2K? The Classic and LT, you're good to go with risers.
For the V2K standard (large headlight), you can't put risers under the cover... ape hangers are the only way to go.

skid · 10-14-2008

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Originally Posted by RichLockyer

Which V2K? The Classic and LT, you're good to go with risers.
For the V2K standard (large headlight), you can't put risers under the cover... ape hangers are the only way to go.

It's a V2K LT. Was just wonderin how involved the swap might be.

Sounds like the Phat II will do the trick!

Vulcan900 · 10-14-2008

You will need to be able to get the front of the bike off of the ground. At the time I did not have a proper bike jack, so I used a standard floor jack and 2 stacks of 2x6's. Probably not the safest way but it worked. I also found it useful to hang the bars from the ceiling with some rope while I did the work.

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skid Keeper of the foil hats Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 24	Risers for a V2K Being vertically chalenged, I find myself needing risers that will set the bars back a little more. What is the prefered set-up? Will I need to re-route or replace the cables,wires and brake line? How about the Phats II?

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Vulcan900 Vee-Too-Kay BTK Expert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 680	I got some from Scootworks, ended up rerouting the cables. They worked out OK, but it makes it feel even more like your driving a tractor... more comfortable on the long hauls though. __________________ 2006 VN2000 LT - Fire Breathing Dragon 2006 VN900 Classic - Mellow Kitten

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V2KCruiser * V2K Rocks!!! * Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 1,197	I got the Phat II's on my bike which made the ride much more comfortable. I only had to re-route the clutch cable. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 2000 Classic My bike at Cruiser Customizing

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Vulcan900 Vee-Too-Kay BTK Expert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 680	I found the clutch and throttle to be short, so I just moved them all. __________________ 2006 VN2000 LT - Fire Breathing Dragon 2006 VN900 Classic - Mellow Kitten

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BigJohn Power Hungry V2K Rider Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 6,266	That's what I had heard. It shouldn't be too much of a problem to pop the top of the tripple tree and move 'em around. I sent Scootworks a message about scratch and dent risers yesterday. Word back this morning is no have seconds. Gonna have to get new. Darn, I like saving a few bucks. __________________ '00 Nomad '06 V2K LT Because RED is the fastest color...

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RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 20,063	Which V2K? The Classic and LT, you're good to go with risers. For the V2K standard (large headlight), you can't put risers under the cover... ape hangers are the only way to go. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Classic Member CORVA, BRC Patriot Guard Rider

10-14-2008	#10 (permalink)
Vulcan900 Vee-Too-Kay BTK Expert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 680	You will need to be able to get the front of the bike off of the ground. At the time I did not have a proper bike jack, so I used a standard floor jack and 2 stacks of 2x6's. Probably not the safest way but it worked. I also found it useful to hang the bars from the ceiling with some rope while I did the work. __________________ 2006 VN2000 LT - Fire Breathing Dragon 2006 VN900 Classic - Mellow Kitten

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