hmans3
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I installed these on my 08 with a rifle windshield. They hit the shield at full lock. Would adding bar riser help the clearance? If so what risers to get and is there enough slack in the lines without issues?
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Mihalis fjr
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Have a look at this thread..
https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php/topic/146408-my-impressions-of-the-mv-motorrad-bar-riser/
hmans3
Member
Ok, thanks for the info. The riser should give the clearance needed ,plus that riser has a mount for gps!!
bigjohnsd
2021 BMW R1250GSA
I installed my set this evening, I took a little different tack, i used a step drill to open the Grip End hole in the deflector to .750, then a McGuivered piece of emery cloth in a slotted stick turned by a electric drill to open to the final dimension of the step down in the bar weight so that the bar weight with stock screw holds the outboard end in place.
I used the supplied brackets under the clutch and brake lever pivot bolts to hold the inner ends, I was unhappy with the slop in the bracketry so I made a step bushing out of some parts in the junk box to better hold the Bracket on the Pivot Bolt end.
They do a good job of keeping air off of my hands, hoping they will do the same with rain I always seem to run into in Wisconsin.
I used the supplied brackets under the clutch and brake lever pivot bolts to hold the inner ends, I was unhappy with the slop in the bracketry so I made a step bushing out of some parts in the junk box to better hold the Bracket on the Pivot Bolt end.
They do a good job of keeping air off of my hands, hoping they will do the same with rain I always seem to run into in Wisconsin.
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bigjohnsd
2021 BMW R1250GSA
I don't know if these are installed right side up or wrong side up, but, the inner bracket worked much better under the nut on the bottom.
I don't like the three thread engagement on the Brake and Clutch Lever Through-bolts.
You can just see the step bushing under the nut, it is a silver piece.
Loctite is my friend.
Thinking about having some longer Through-bolts manufactured locally.
I did trim the very end of the grip rubber on the Throttle side to assure free throttle movement.
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I like the set I got. I use them during the Winter and they do a good job. Now if I could just figure out how to get these to work with a Throttlemeister.
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oreana
Active member
I live in the area of long winters. I installed a set on my 08. Three mods necessary to use with a throttle meister and stock levers. Drill end hole to 3/4 inch. Drill lever pivot bolt hole to 1/4 inch. Slot the guards about 3/4 inch wide in the area of the side reflector (I removed the side tape on reflector) to clear the lever ends. The plastic is probably hdpe and is very durable, not fragile. Also they are not semitransparent. I have removed them for the summer, late fall they go on.
bigjohnsd
2021 BMW R1250GSA
First good test was my ride to NAFO. They work well and do a good job of pushing air into my jacket sleeves when desired.
Cav47
Adventure Seeker
John, given your condition with regard to bees and other potential stinging insects, I am not sure you want air blowing up your sleeve. All 3 times I have gotten popped that way and it felt awful. I do not want to think about being anaphylactic as well. Do you wear the Day Long long sleeve shirt all the time?
bigjohnsd
2021 BMW R1250GSA
Yes I do wear the LDComfort shirt all the time.
I also found these neat
K_Flyer
Well-known member
Anyone have a problem with increased vibration? I mounted a set on my 2015 ES as shown in post 18. Slight increase in vibration at lower rpm but quite a bit worse in the 4 k to 5k range. Cruising at 75 to 85 for a long time would be quite uncomfortable. Any ideas or similar experience?
