Rox Risers and FZ1 Bar

[TeacherJoe]

I tackled this myself, which, if you knew me, is kind of a big deal. Pretty straightforward. I moved the grips and controls inboard so I could put the bar end mirrors on the stock bar ends. I haven't ridden it yet, and this week looks crappy.

Joe

 

[discgolfdude]

I've had my risers for almost 2 years now, and I love them. Where did you get yours? Most places were sold out, a friend of mine was looking for a set.

 

[TeacherJoe]

I've had my risers for almost 2 years now, and I love them. Where did you get yours? Most places were sold out, a friend of mine was looking for a set.

I got them from this seller for $49. He doesn't seem to have any more, but there are more expensive ones on ebay.

Joe

 

[Kazza]

Nice job and nice pics (what camera is that )

I've done this mod (well, Rizoma bars) and you're right, it is an easy mod. Great result :thumbup:

 

[TeacherJoe]

Nice job and nice pics (what camera is that )

I've done this mod (well, Rizoma bars) and you're right, it is an easy mod. Great result :thumbup:

Thanks. I have a Nikon D40 camera. I got it when I was the unofficial photographer when my girls were playing hockey.

Joe

 

[QwickFliCk]

great mod i like those risers!! question did ur garmin gps come with that mount?? if not where did u get it from?

 

[TeacherJoe]

great mod i like those risers!! question did ur garmin gps come with that mount?? if not where did u get it from?

Thanks. I got the RAM parts at gpscity.com.

Joe

 

[markustyson]

Nice setup and it looks awesome!!
Mind if I ask how tall you are? I'm 6'1 and looking to swap my bar for either the FZ1 bar or rizoma bar...can't decide! I want something that's more comfortable for touring, as the stock bars always give me a pinch in my traps. I know, weird. Have you done a long trip on them yet?

 

[TeacherJoe]

Nice setup and it looks awesome!!
Mind if I ask how tall you are? I'm 6'1 and looking to swap my bar for either the FZ1 bar or rizoma bar...can't decide! I want something that's more comfortable for touring, as the stock bars always give me a pinch in my traps. I know, weird. Have you done a long trip on them yet?

Thanks. I am 6' even, but I just did this mod and haven't even ridden it yet. Rain, rain, rain. The rise is higher, but I am more interested in the new bar having less sweep. My right wrist hurt consistently when I rode.

Joe

 

[discgolfdude]

I got them from this seller for $49. He doesn't seem to have any more, but there are more expensive ones on ebay.

Joe

I paid $79 for mine, you got great deal! I'm 6'2" and the risers and the fz1 bar are just the right height for me, I also have a bad lower back. You'll love the set up!

 

[markustyson]

I paid $79 for mine, you got great deal! I'm 6'2" and the risers and the fz1 bar are just the right height for me, I also have a bad lower back. You'll love the set up!

Did you ever do long-distance with just the fz1 bar, no risers? If so, how was it? I might look into getting the risers, just atking it one step at a time.

 

[discgolfdude]

Did you ever do long-distance with just the fz1 bar, no risers? If so, how was it? I might look into getting the risers, just atking it one step at a time.

I haven't ridden with just the bar and no risers. My risers are tilted towards me, like a 1 inch up and 1 back.

 

[TeacherJoe]

I paid $79 for mine, you got great deal! I'm 6'2" and the risers and the fz1 bar are just the right height for me, I also have a bad lower back. You'll love the set up!

Hey, I just noticed your name. Do you play Frisbee golf? Back in the day, we called it Folf. I played Ultimate for UConn from '79-'83. Good times. The name of our team was the Shroomin' Humans.

Joe

 

[Erci]

Looks very comfy, Joe. I bet you'll love it.

 

[06fiz600]

Nice job, I like the mirrors,
what did you do anything to the fairing mirror mounts? Or did you just leave them?
Either way, the fz1 bar swap will be next for me. :thumbup:

 

[TeacherJoe]

Nice job, I like the mirrors,
what did you do anything to the fairing mirror mounts? Or did you just leave them?
Either way, the fz1 bar swap will be next for me. :thumbup:

I used R1 mirror block off plates. Not perfect, but good enough for me.



Joe

 

[discgolfdude]

Hey, I just noticed your name. Do you play Frisbee golf? Back in the day, we called it Folf. I played Ultimate for UConn from '79-'83. Good times. The name of our team was the Shroomin' Humans.

Joe

Sorry I didn't get respond to this faster, I haven't been on the site much since I hurt my back again. I might not be able to ride after I heal. So back to the question, yes I used to play discgolf, I love the game, also do to the bad back I will have to give that up too :spank:. I've never played ultimate, I wish had when I was younger.

 

[wx4p]

The Ram Ball/Post looks perfect, much cleaner than the handlebar U clamp version. I'm not seeing it on GPSCity though, have a link or P/N?

Thanks!

***EDIT****

Found the ball mount P/N in another thread:

http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-mods/29485-ram-mount-bar-clamp-garmin-gps.html

 

[badweatherbiker]

Did the stock cables and wires fit fine or did you have to buy longer ones?
I have some of these risers from my last bike and a friend has a spare FZ1 bar, I think i'll put them on the stock bars are too narrow.

 

[TeacherJoe]

Did the stock cables and wires fit fine or did you have to buy longer ones?
I have some of these risers from my last bike and a friend has a spare FZ1 bar, I think i'll put them on the stock bars are too narrow.

Stock cables were fine. I think I turned the banjo bolt on the master cylinder a little.

Since this is an older thread, I'll report a complete lack of wrist pain with this setup.

Joe