handlebar riser shims

[The Rev]

Hi does anyone have any advice regards handlebar riser shims as I am considering fitting a set to my 2001 GL 1800. Thanks.

[Viking]

Use locktite. They recommend you check the bolts for tightness as a continual maintenance item. Locktite keeps them tight. DO NOT use red. Other than that, what is to be advised. They can move your handlebars to a better position for you personally. I have them and moved the bars a bit in and an inch and a half closer to me. It solved a problem of having to stretch to the bars. I can now comfortably use my backrest.

[FlyBoy2121]

I The Rev

I install this kit and no probleme ils Ok !!!!

http://cyclemax.com/inc/sdetail/gl1800_ ... s/76/18232

FlyBoy2121

[rufus15]

had the dealer Put them on mine on day 1 because I felt I was reaching forward way to much. The shim kit allows for differing heights and back adjustment. Mine is up 1" back 2" and it has made it a very enjoyable ride.

[The Rev]

I have fitted the shims. Found it a fairly straight forward job. Will be riding out tomorrow to try them out.

[Ridin Thunder]

I just bought the Kuryakyn risers for an 03 wing. Little did I know that the previous owner had already installed a set. So now I'm still trying to figure out what to do now.

The instructions for the shims I bought said that you cant use the blocks and the shims together. I wonder why that is? Has anyone done this?

I could probably make something work by using both.

Any thoughts?

[FlyBoy2121]

I Ridin

I just installed the two blocks two caps, the two shims I do not install.

FlyBoy2121

I just bought the Kuryakyn risers for an 03 wing. Little did I know that the previous owner had already installed a set. So now I'm still trying to figure out what to do now.

The instructions for the shims I bought said that you cant use the blocks and the shims together. I wonder why that is? Has anyone done this?

I could probably make something work by using both.

Any thoughts?

[Ghostman]

http://www.mblinnovations.com/store/GL- ... ion-6-.htm
When my wing was new I was having problems with back pain between the shoulder blades from having to reach forward for the handlebars. I had installed a backrest already. Added the risers and it made a world of difference. If you go with the Kuryakyn risers be aware Kury has a recall out for the mounting bolts heads snapping off. So depending on the age of the dealers stock.....

[FlyBoy2121]

I Ghostman

Since 2008 I install the riser, thank you for the information.

FlyBoy2121

[93aspy]

I installed the MBL shims which brought my bars back and up... Eliminated my shoulder pain entirely... It's a pretty straight forward install if your a competent wrench...

Les

[WingAdmin]

I see that Helibars is coming out with a set of adjustable handlebars for the GL1800:

[Viking]

I see that Helibars is coming out with a set of adjustable handlebars for the GL1800:

Well that could quite nicely eliminate wrist **** pain couldn't it? Nice catch WingAdmin. They won't be cheap tho. $795. They are taking pre orders now, with a $200 deposit. The remainder is due before they ship.

[93aspy]

WOW!!! Fully adjustables by Heli look great!!! Pricy - but just may be worth it if your doing a lot of long distance riding...

Les

[Fatwing Chris]

For convenience sake fully adjustable bars would be nice,but I'm thinking that if you can't find a comfortable position out of 5 options you might never find a comfortable spot.5 positions for $100 or unlimited for $800.I'm going to take my chances on the $100 ones.

[Ridin Thunder]

What is the 5 options for $100.00?

[Fatwing Chris]

What is the 5 options for $100.00?

Both Kury and MBL have multiple postion options available.A board member on the 1800 sight also sells a set that has different starting positions as well as being able to adjust the width just loosening,adjusting and retorqueing.He has triple trees as well and both products appear to be well made.Kury and MBL are well under a $100.Not sure on the other fellows price,but I'll bet it's about the same.I'm just thinking that for $800 you just get the convenience of the adjustment,but once it's there you'll probably never touch it again unless you keep them for your next Wing.I guess the other thing is that it probably stiffens the front end a bit,but $800 worth I don't know.Maybe I'm just cheap.