[ChezHed]

I was just curious if anyone has figured out how high you can raise the handlebars on the '06 Switchback, without getting cable extensions. I'm 6'3", so I think another inch or two would feel just about perfect standing up, with the bars in the forward positions. Thanks.

 

[braaap11889]

My dad is 6'3-6'4 and he had no problem with the highest position being too short but plans to put a 1 inch riser to make position 3-4 more comfortable.

 

[SuperDave]

I read on Snowest that a guy installed a 3" riser on his IQ RMK. He said any longer than that would require hose/cable extensions. I'm sure you could get by with a 2" riser safely. Do it, and then send me pics so I can decide if I want to do it too.

 

[ChezHed]

Originally posted by SuperDave@Oct 6 2005, 10:53 AM
I read on Snowest that a guy installed a 3" riser on his IQ RMK.  He said any longer than that would require hose/cable extensions.  I'm sure you could get by with a 2" riser safely.  Do it, and then send me pics so I can decide if I want to do it too.
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I bought a 2" PowerMadd riser for my Switchback and installed it. Below are a couple of pictures of the gap below the bottom of the handlebar cover. There is defintely a gap there, but it's well worth it for the way the sled feels now. With the bars in the farthest forward position, I can stand up straight and hold onto the handlebars with straight arms, which is something I couldn't do without the riser.

 

[SuperDave]

Originally posted by Chezhed@Oct 17 2005, 03:50 PM
I bought a 2" PowerMadd riser for my Switchback and installed it.  Below are a couple of pictures of the gap below the bottom of the handlebar cover.  There is defintely a gap there, but it's well worth it for the way the sled feels now.  With the bars in the farthest forward position, I can stand up straight and hold onto the handlebars with straight arms, which is something I couldn't do without the riser.
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Looks good man. Could you do me a favor & snap a pic of it in the #7 position and with the bars turned all the way to the left? Also all the way to the right? I'd like to see the windshield clearance both in front of the bars AND under the bars. I'm planning to add hand guards and want to know if a 1" or 2" riser will give me enough clearance.

 

[ChezHed]

Originally posted by SuperDave@Oct 18 2005, 07:54 AM
Looks good man.  Could you do me a favor & snap a pic of it in the #7 position and with the bars turned all the way to the left?  Also all the way to the right?  I'd like to see the windshield clearance both in front of the bars AND under the bars.  I'm planning to add hand guards and want to know if a 1" or 2" riser will give me enough clearance.
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SuperDave, with the 2" riser block and the bars turned completely left or right, it looks like you have about 3 inches of space between the handlebar and the edge of the main windshield. This is measured from the inside edge of the grip to the edge of the windshield, which appears to be the spot with the least amount of clearance. You also have about 2" of space between the brake and the windshield (not that that matters, when installing handguards). You also have plenty of clearance under the bars, so that shouldn't be an issue at all.

Here are a couple of pictures. Sorry for the low quality...I don't have the greatest lighting in my garage, and the low battery light on my camera was flashing, so the pictures didn't turn out the greatest.

 

[SuperDave]

Originally posted by Chezhed@Oct 19 2005, 09:59 AM
SuperDave, with the 2" riser block and the bars turned completely left or right, it looks like you have about 3 inches of space between the handlebar and the edge of the main windshield.  This is measured from the inside edge of the grip to the edge of the windshield, which appears to be the spot with the least amount of clearance.  You also have about 2" of space between the brake and the windshield (not that that matters, when installing handguards).  You also have plenty of clearance under the bars, so that shouldn't be an issue at all. 

Here are a couple of pictures.  Sorry for the low quality...I don't have the greatest lighting in my garage, and the low battery light on my camera was flashing, so the pictures didn't turn out the greatest.
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Cool, I think that will work great. I wonder how it would be with a 1" riser. Thanks for the pics, you've answered my questions.

 

[ChezHed]

Originally posted by SuperDave@Oct 19 2005, 11:41 AM
Cool, I think that will work great.  I wonder how it would be with a 1" riser.  Thanks for the pics, you've answered my questions.
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JR Graham carries a 1.5" riser as well, so if you can't decide between a 1" and a 2" riser, the 1.5" might be a good option. One thing I noticed when putting the handlebar cover back on after adding the 2" riser, is that the riser is just tall enough that the bottom of the cover does not fit well around the riser block, so the cover deforms a little bit. If you're concerned about it, a little bit of trimming would probably eliminate the problem completely, but it would probably fit much nicer with a 1.5" block, and you'd probably never miss the extra half inch.

 

[SuperDave]

Originally posted by Chezhed@Oct 19 2005, 02:08 PM
JR Graham carries a 1.5" riser as well, so if you can't decide between a 1" and a 2" riser, the 1.5" might be a good option.  One thing I noticed when putting the handlebar cover back on after adding the 2" riser, is that the riser is just tall enough that the bottom of the cover does not fit well around the riser block, so the cover deforms a little bit.   If you're concerned about it, a little bit of trimming would probably eliminate the problem completely, but it would probably fit much nicer with a 1.5" block, and you'd probably never miss the extra half inch.
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Thanks for the info. I can machine my own riser block, so I can make it any height I want. I appreciate the info about the 2" riser interfereing with the cover, and I think you're right, a 1.5" would be just the ticket. Planning some Sporttech or Madd hand guards for extra wind protection. I've been hit in the hand with a stone or two before and that sucks. I don't care if people think I'm a wannabe, handguards plain work!

 

[polaris9500]

i have 2' riser way better than none at all

 

[rdsmith]

Originally posted by Chezhed@Oct 17 2005, 03:50 PM
I bought a 2" PowerMadd riser for my Switchback and installed it.  Below are a couple of pictures of the gap below the bottom of the handlebar cover.  There is defintely a gap there, but it's well worth it for the way the sled feels now.  With the bars in the farthest forward position, I can stand up straight and hold onto the handlebars with straight arms, which is something I couldn't do without the riser.
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Chezhed

With your PowerMadd riser did you have to use the pivit adaptor. My 2" PowerMadd riser will not bolt on without the adaptor. This makes the rise closer to 4". I looked on Dennis Kirk and this seams to be the only option. What did you do. Can I just use the adaptor? The adaptor and block is the setup I used on my 02 800XCSP. I know I don't want that much height added the new Switchback.

RD

 

[SuperDave]

Originally posted by rdsmith@Oct 26 2005, 11:52 AM
Chezhed

With your PowerMadd riser did you have to use the pivit adaptor. My 2" PowerMadd riser will not bolt on without the adaptor. This makes the rise closer to 4". I looked on Dennis Kirk and this seams to be the only option. What did you do. Can I just use the adaptor? The adaptor and block is the setup I used on my 02 800XCSP. I know I don't want that much height added the new Switchback.

RD
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Your new switchback will not require a pivot riser. All you need is a block.

 

[rdsmith]

Originally posted by SuperDave@Oct 26 2005, 02:24 PM
Your new switchback will not require a pivot riser.  All you need is a block.
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Not the PowerMadd Block I have. The bolt holes are 1/2" over on each side of the stearing collum
without the adaptor. Like I said, This is the same setup I used on my 02 and the collum is the same size. Guess I need a new block???

 

[rdsmith]

Originally posted by rdsmith@Oct 26 2005, 09:22 PM
Not the PowerMadd Block I have. The bolt holes are 1/2" over on each side of the stearing collum
without the adaptor. Like I said, This is the same setup I used on my 02 and the collum is the same size. Guess I need a new block???
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Just looked in JR Grahm. I have the pivot style riser block. I need the standard block.
Superdave. Did you go with a 2" or 1 1/2" block?

 

[SuperDave]

Originally posted by rdsmith@Oct 26 2005, 09:40 PM
Just looked in JR Grahm. I have the pivot style riser block. I need the standard block.
Superdave. Did you go with a 2" or 1 1/2" block?
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Haven't gone with anything yet, but I'm planning to machine my own for a 1 1/2" rise. That will give me enough clearance for the handguards as well as keeping the overall height at a sane level. I don't want any interferences between the cover & block. I'll post a pic or two once I've got the new block on. Might be a couple weeks as I'm busy with other projects right now. Working on making my SB a one-of-a-kind.

 

[jereeich]

I put a 3 inch rise on mine and I run PowerMadd Handguards. On handlebar Position 5 they interfere with the windshield. I guess I'll have to live with it.

 

[switchie6]

I have a 3" riser on my sb and it has no problems with cables or anything

 

[tilltheend]

I ran a 3" riser block on mine but with the Polaris handguards it hits the windshield in positions 5-7. I run the Flyscreen cold ride but even the low windsheild hits the handguards. Next year I will run the Fly riser set-up so I can have more adjustabilty. By the way I think I could fit the 4" riser without have any cable problems. I'm 6'2" so the height is just about perfect could be an inch higher since the sled seems to work(transfer) better in the #4 position when standing up off trail riding.

 

[D.J]

I put a 4" riser block on my 06 SB today.
It was no problems!