Installing Woodcraft lowered risers: Difference between revisions

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Probably the most logical procedure is to first mount the throttle and choke assemblies, since their location on the bar is fixed. Then rotate each bar so that those assemblies are at the right level, and slide the bar in the mounts to a length that seems reasonable and can be matched on the other side. Then place the clutch and brake levers where they feel the most natural and tighten them down. All that is left after that is to get the angle of the bars right, which mostly involves just turning from stop to stop several times and finding the best compromise of space, with the windshield at one end and the tank at the other.

~~Our road tester says: "I really like~~ the ~~new position~~. ~~Definitely feels more sporty now. Not too much, though~~.~~" And about~~ the ~~vibration: "The amount that~~ the ~~vibration in~~ the bars ~~increased surprised me a little~~. ~~It didn't bother me~~, ~~though; in fact, I felt like I had a better feel for what~~ the ~~engine was doing. Sort of a "haptic tachometer", if you will. That~~'~~s only with a couple 20-25 minute commutes. I'm sure I could still grow to hate it on longer rides~~."

After everything is mounted up, check the routing of the cables and brake lines. Be sure they don't bind or rub on anything. Run the engine and make sure the throttle doesn't change when you turn the bars to full lock in both directions. If it does, adjust the throttle cable route until it doesn't.

For more information on handlebar vibration, see [[article TBA]].

Our road tester says: "I really like the new position. Definitely feels more sporty now. Not too much, though." And about the vibration: "The amount that the vibration in the bars increased surprised me a little. It didn't bother me, though; in fact, I felt like I had a better feel for what the engine was doing. Sort of a "haptic tachometer", if you will. That's only with a couple 20-25 minute commutes. I'm sure I could still grow to hate it on longer rides." For more information on handlebar vibration, see [[article TBA]].

The looks with the Woodcraft risers on are not extremely noticeable, unless you're parked next to another 250 without the mods. As soon as it's pointed out, however, you can't miss it. It definitely looks natural on this bike, and it gives it more of the 600 racerbike feel, so don't buy these unless that's what you're looking for.

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 Probably the most logical procedure is to first mount the throttle and choke assemblies, since their location on the bar is fixed. Then rotate each bar so that those assemblies are at the right level, and slide the bar in the mounts to a length that seems reasonable and can be matched on the other side. Then place the clutch and brake levers where they feel the most natural and tighten them down. All that is left after that is to get the angle of the bars right, which mostly involves just turning from stop to stop several times and finding the best compromise of space, with the windshield at one end and the tank at the other.
-Our road tester says: "I really like the new position. Definitely feels more sporty now. Not too much, though." And about the vibration: "The amount that the vibration in the bars increased surprised me a little. It didn't bother me, though; in fact, I felt like I had a better feel for what the engine was doing. Sort of a "haptic tachometer", if you will. That's only with a couple 20-25 minute commutes. I'm sure I could still grow to hate it on longer rides."
+After everything is mounted up, check the routing of the cables and brake lines. Be sure they don't bind or rub on anything. Run the engine and make sure the throttle doesn't change when you turn the bars to full lock in both directions. If it does, adjust the throttle cable route until it doesn't.
-For more information on handlebar vibration, see [[article TBA]].
+Our road tester says: "I really like the new position. Definitely feels more sporty now. Not too much, though." And about the vibration: "The amount that the vibration in the bars increased surprised me a little. It didn't bother me, though; in fact, I felt like I had a better feel for what the engine was doing. Sort of a "haptic tachometer", if you will. That's only with a couple 20-25 minute commutes. I'm sure I could still grow to hate it on longer rides." For more information on handlebar vibration, see [[article TBA]].
+The looks with the Woodcraft risers on are not extremely noticeable, unless you're parked next to another 250 without the mods. As soon as it's pointed out, however, you can't miss it. It definitely looks natural on this bike, and it gives it more of the 600 racerbike feel, so don't buy these unless that's what you're looking for.