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Categories : -------------------- General --------------------Lounge.Off-Topic Lounge.For our Non-English speaking Friends.Accessories.Gear & Gadgetry.Other Triumphs.Other Bikes.Classifieds.-------------------- Technical Talk --------------------Performance Mods.Exhausts.Technical Talk.Tech Vault.How to ... step by step.-------------------- Events, Flockings, Rallies and Rides --------------------Events, Flockings and Rallies.Rides - The shorts.Rides - The longs.Short Stories - Tales from the road ... (New!) Topic : Harley Risers on Thunderbird...  Author  Post     hoe  Set Reg. Date  :  04/09/2014 Posts  :  66 Location  :  Australia Posted : 12 Sep 2014 - 00:14   Post title : Harley Risers on Thunderbird...   For those that are unaware, any generic harley risers can be used on the thunderbird with Harley Deuce adapters. Below is mine with 9" risers with 2" pullback and drag bar. Billet bar end mirrors. I like the clean look and its comfortable... The spacing on the triumph is wider than the harleys, so seperate risers must be used, not a one piece bar. try and use a smooth bar, as the knurls won't line up properly with the risers as they are designed for harleys. paint is a custom mix, british racing green with Black, purple and silver flecks. Looks black in dull light and at certain angles, dark greeen at other times. Post edited by hoe on 12 Sep 2014 - 00:51  Author  Post     beast1700  Set Reg. Date  :  11/02/2013 Posts  :  352 Location  :  natick, 01760, United States Posted : 12 Sep 2014 - 01:57   Post title : Re: Harley Risers on Thunderbird... (Re: hoe)   I have the 6 inch hd risers on my bird with stock bars fit the knurl perfect.. Post edited by beast1700 on 12 Sep 2014 - 02:03  Author  Post     MotorMac  Jupiter Reg. Date  :  29/08/2010 Posts  :  1,930 Location  :  Nor Cal, United States Posted : 12 Sep 2014 - 15:42   Post title : Re: Harley Risers on Thunderbird... (Re: beast1700)   I have the same risers. They may fit the bars perfectly, but have 1/2 x 13 US threads at tripleclamp eliminating rubber mounts. Worse, the tab on front of gas tank meets handlebars when lifting tank. Had to fasten a hook between bars and tab to hold tank up (all of 4-5"). Hey Hoe! (Always wanted to say that ;-) Where'd those 9" risers come from? I like 'em! Same 1/2 x 13 threads I presume, yes?    Author  Post     Dags  Set Reg. Date  :  01/11/2013 Posts  :  468 Location  :  N.S.W, Australia Posted : 14 Sep 2014 - 07:12   Post title : Re: Harley Risers on Thunderbird... (Re: beast1700)   Wise call Jim, I would park mine on the grass too IF I installed any HD on mine.   Dags  Author  Post     hoe  Set Reg. Date  :  04/09/2014 Posts  :  66 Location  :  Australia Posted : 14 Sep 2014 - 09:47   Post title : Re: Harley Risers on Thunderbird... (Re: MotorMac)   MotorMac wrote: I have the same risers. They may fit the bars perfectly, but have 1/2 x 13 US threads at tripleclamp eliminating rubber mounts. Worse, the tab on front of gas tank meets handlebars when lifting tank. Had to fasten a hook between bars and tab to hold tank up (all of 4-5"). Hey Hoe! (Always wanted to say that ;-) Where'd those 9" risers come from? I like 'em! Same 1/2 x 13 threads I presume, yes? well, any risers using the stock bars will align with the knurls perfectly, but i don't like the stock bars..... the 9" risers are generic ones, generally used on those rattly american bikes..... obviously, being made for american bikes, they have unf threads, rather than metric ones, like the modern world uses.... I think they came from j & p cycles, maybe these ones ? Link And just used some harley deuce adaptors, like these... Link you can rubber mount them, but i prefer them solid..... Post edited by hoe on 14 Sep 2014 - 09:50  Author  Post     beast1700  Set Reg. Date  :  11/02/2013 Posts  :  352 Location  :  natick, 01760, United States Posted : 14 Sep 2014 - 13:51   Post title : Re: Harley Risers on Thunderbird... (Re: Dags)   Dag ! your 1600 looks nice on the grass in front of the old brick building ....have a good day !!!!  Author  Post     MotorMac  Jupiter Reg. Date  :  29/08/2010 Posts  :  1,930 Location  :  Nor Cal, United States Posted : 14 Sep 2014 - 14:53   Post title : Re: Harley Risers on Thunderbird... (Re: hoe)   Thanks Hoe, did find those on JP but you're right, they'd be weird on the stock bars. The "deuce" risers (6") I got from fast eddy didn't need an adapter; made some spacers in top tree bores and they've been fine the past few years. Don't get the grass reference(hmm, might have to BBQ steaks tonight!), but we have limited resources regarding aftermarket options for our T-Birds and must adapt HD parts as necessary to achieve goals. Factory setup had driver seated at attention and unable to move, gets uncomfortable after awhile - at least for me - leaning forward a bit and felt like hanging on for dear life. Aren't many ways to bring bars back and up a few inches. Tried Triumph's selection but they only made matters worse. Deuce risers have been a great help, but a wee bit more would be perfect. Nice to relax when possible, and good to shift position now and then.    Author  Post     barks  Set Reg. Date  :  10/03/2015 Posts  :  243 Location  :  Adelaide , SA, Australia Posted : 13 Jun 2015 - 23:33   Post title : Re: Harley Risers on Thunderbird... (Re: hoe)   hoe wrote: For those that are unaware, any generic harley risers can be used on the thunderbird with Harley Deuce adapters. Below is mine with 9" risers with 2" pullback and drag bar. Billet bar end mirrors. I like the clean look and its comfortable... The spacing on the triumph is wider than the harleys, so seperate risers must be used, not a one piece bar. try and use a smooth bar, as the knurls won't line up properly with the risers as they are designed for harleys. paint is a custom mix, british racing green with Black, purple and silver flecks. Looks black in dull light and at certain angles, dark greeen at other times. Hey man I PM'd you   You live more in 5 minutes on a bike like this going flat out than some people live in their lifetime. Burt MUNRO. 2013 Black Storm / Slcharger Tune V2 / Dave Platt Exhaust / Decat / Hagon Nitros 20mm lowered / Yamaha raider handlebars / Exhaust wrap / Sunpie single conversion led headlight / Kellermann Atto handlebars Indicators / Crash bar with highway pegs and 90w led spotlights / slip on handlebar grips / Honda sissybar & saddlebag supports

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