Bar risers

[Alphason]

I've just tried to fit a set of Nippy Normans bar risers, and failed

The brake line is too short, and catches the headstock, even with no turn on the bars! I've also found that the wiring loom to the LH switch assembly is too short!

I read a thread that suggested routing the brake line inside the fork but it's sure to rub against the headstock if I do that.

Has anyone else had a similar problem and how was it resolved?

 

[Gonzo]

Ditto.

Both things you mention are tight and given one of them is a brake line, I wouldn't want to risk it. I only get the brake line catching on a left turn.

Not yet resolved as I've only just fitted them, and will be calling Norman soon. I have no doubt that he'll sort it given that the description on the website reads:

"Brings handlebar 20 mm higher and 40 mm closer to the rider so that you achieve the optimum level of comfort without sacrificing the sportiness of your machine.
These alloy handlebar risers come with a tough black anodized finish
You will not need to change any hoses or lines.
Fitted in minutes."

Interestingly, on the photo on the site, it does look as if the brake line is routed in a different way.

 

[Eric_Norman]

Fitted Nippy Norman risers last weekend and had to re-root them to the inside.

I am monitoring it but it seems to be fine. Simple job to release the top of the forks and slip it through. (have Gazza to thank for that little tip!)

 

[motozen]

Had the same issues. I dropped both fork legs and passed both hydraulic hoses and both wires under the triple clamp. On the clutch side, I had to cut the tie wrap holding the wire away from the boss under the triple clamp to give that wire more slack room. Now it's fine..

but I have a new problem. I can't fit my tankbag because the risers move the bars a bit too far backwards and will interfere with the tankbag or vice versa.

 

[Gonzo]

Eric or Motozen or anyone

Can you enlighten me as to how to drop the fork legs? If its easy I'll give it a try but I really don't know where to start and what to watch out for.

Cheers

G

 

[SQD8R]

From the previous original poster...

The front wheel does not need removing.
All that’s required is:

1 make sure the bike is on the centre stand.

2 remove the black plastic cover on the right side slider tube top.

3 there is a ni-lock nut under this cover this needs to be undone--under the yolk you will see what looks like a nut, this is to put a spanner on to hold the slider for releasing and re-tightening the nut that’s under the cover.

4 once the nut has been removed with a little effort you will be able to push the slider down the fork leg and get enough clearance to re-position the brake line.

5 reverse procedure to refit.

 

[Alphason]

Thanks SQD8R, didn't realise it was so easy. I'll give it a go THEN decide whether I still need to replace the brake line.

 

[Gonzo]

Me too.........

Thanks, it does indeed sound easy.

 

[motozen]

It will take 5 minutes per side.. the brake and clutch cables are plenty long.