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Lens
Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 06:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm feeling kinda dumb today. Tried to install my new 2" Rox Risers but couldn't figure out how to tighten them down. There doesn't seem to be enough room to get a hex-key in to tighten down the original pinch bolts, and certainly not enough room for a torque-wrench. Do I need to get/make a special hex-wrench to be able to get to the original bolts?

hex wrench Rox Risers
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Andrejs2112
Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 09:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

LOTS of patience and beer. You need to be creative. You should try to install footpegs...makes the riser install childs play.
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Firstbatch
Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 09:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Have not done this install but two options come to mind. Cut off a section of the allen key and then use a wrench.....or drill an access hole from above.

Foot pegs on a Uly are simple , knock off a a c-clip and push out the pin.
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Gamdh
Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 10:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I don't have them... but I vaguely recall someone talking about the install.
You had to rotate them forward.. tighten the back screws then rotate them into position and tighten the front ones????

No idea if that right or even why I remembered it??
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Jre
Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 10:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

What Gamgh said is correct, I have these and that's what worked best for me. These make a HUGE difference on the HWY and trail ridding
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Rwcfrank
Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 11:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Get a small hex bit from the auto parts store and use a box end wrench. Or use a bolt with 2 nuts locked together on the threads, put the head of the bolt into the hex and viola..

(Message edited by rwcfrank on July 19, 2009)
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Lens
Posted on Monday, July 20, 2009 - 12:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for all the encouragement. My Dremel tool with an ablative saw blade converted a spare hex-key into a "stubby" hex-key and I was able to get it to work. Just seems strange that Rox advertises these as "Buell friendly" when they are such a pain to install.
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Baydog
Posted on Monday, July 20, 2009 - 12:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Gotta pic after the complete install?
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Nutsosane
Posted on Monday, July 20, 2009 - 07:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

They are that "unfriendly" on all bikes. My BMW has them, same rigamaroll...NUTS
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Whoreatio
Posted on Monday, July 20, 2009 - 11:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I cut off a hex wrench too. After fighting these things on, I thought maybe some spacers in mounting holes and regular old hex head bolts might be the ticket. They DO inprove the ride comfort.
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Etennuly
Posted on Monday, July 20, 2009 - 01:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

While you are there, figure out why we need a 1/4 inch more room to re-torque the steering head. Next time my bars are off there will be a little machined half round notch for that. It is kind of dumb to torque it, put the bars back on to do a resistance test, then take them back off if you need to make an adjustment.
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Conchop
Posted on Monday, July 20, 2009 - 07:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Anybody try their rubber mounted risers????
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Rdkingryder
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 12:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

+2 what gamdh said. Rotate forward, cinch down rear bolts. Rotate rearward and torque to spec. I have them on mine as well.
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Scooter808484
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 03:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I don't remember having my normal cussing fit when installing those. Prob'ly did I guess, but I promptly forgot about it because I liked them so much!!!
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Lens
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 09:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Baydog - Here's the photo of the finished install.
installed Rox Risers
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Ulyranger
Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 11:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I cut off the tip of an old drive bit that was worn, and used a box end wrench on it. I tried the forward, tighten back bolts, back tighten front but it did not work out for me in the position I liked.

Then I had to move it again anyways for the new "tank" bag. Overall, love the Rox's, one of the best farkles for a Uly IMO.
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Invisible_monster
Posted on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 11:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Did you have to adjust cables much to make this work? I just installed the 1" riser on my uly and didn't need to adjust any cables.
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Lens
Posted on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 11:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The only "cable" that needed help was the brake line. It normally has two clips. One that is easily accessible just under the flyscreen. I took it off temporarily during the install. After the install I repositioned the clip on the brake line and re-attached.

To get to the second clip I had to take off the windshield, the flyscreen, and the headlight bracket. Following what others have posted here, I just disconnected that clip.

All of the other cables had enough slack.
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