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Title: Southwest Moto-Tech risers and then some!
Post by: rger8 on November 29, 2010, 07:53:13 PM
I did a search and found lots of stuff on Gen-Mar and Southwest Mototech risers, but not the info I was looking for.

I have the SW risers but want to go up even higher. Has anyone added to their extended risers? I was going to use the top set of my old stock risers to give me another 1/2 inch or so.? Real question is do you think I can re-route the cables to make it work or is that going to be a no go. I read somewhere that I might be able to move the cables behind the front forks and that might give me enough. :dunno_black:

Anyone with experience please let me know what you think.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Southwest Moto-Tech risers and then some!
Post by: the mole on November 30, 2010, 01:51:41 AM
If you need to you can get custom cables made up.
Title: Re: Southwest Moto-Tech risers and then some!
Post by: sotomoto on November 30, 2010, 02:32:58 AM
I have genmar risers with angle+handlebar riser kit 30 mm, see:

(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad44/citygs/IMG_0590.jpg)

After this mod i had to reroute the choke cable(outside the fork) and install a new front brake line(800mm hose, new banjos and copper washers)

(http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad44/citygs/IMG_0593.jpg).

I needed longer alen bolts in the raiser kits, i don't remember exactly... 80-100 mm long...and i also needed to pull a little bit out the wire harness of the headlight--no big deal, 1 inch or so...

Title: Re: Southwest Moto-Tech risers and then some!
Post by: rger8 on November 30, 2010, 08:54:28 AM
Sotomoto,

Nice Pics, thats what I'm looking for.

Ok, so it's doable without to much sweat. Looks like a brakeline and re-routing a few things. I'll see what I can do. Any special brake line used?

Thanks to all for the info! :)

Title: Re: Southwest Moto-Tech risers and then some!
Post by: sotomoto on November 30, 2010, 06:34:21 PM
I used venhil hoses--i found them on ebay uk. You can choose between many colors and hose lengths---make sure you choose the exact length of brake hose and it's good to do that, after you have finished your handlebar riser kits installation-but first of all,disassemble front brake line. You will need new banjos, copper washers,Venhill cushioned clamp for brake line lhoses. If you ARE NOT SURE, GO TO A SHOP. SAFETY FIRST.
i used 2 banjos, 20 degree chrome and of course new brake fluid.  ---see here:

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/uptheshop/_i.html?_fsub=795056014

Performance--same as stock...very good quality lines...

If you'll search, you will find some other brakeline brands. I don't know much, i found this one and used it.

Good luck to your project. :thumb: