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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Fatboy128, May 13, 2011.

  1. Fatboy128

    Fatboy128 Well-Known Member

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    This is a 4.5 inch, forged alumimun riser from J&P Cycles. It is one week old. I hit a rough section of asphalt today and heard a metal sounding "plink" off the roadway (I was going about 15mph). I noticed when I removed the stock 1 inch risers that they were significantly heavier than the 4.5 in J&P risers. I also used new bolts that were recommended for these risers. Do you think they are chinese made??
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    Fatboy128, May 13, 2011
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    good possibility......i would call em on it.......i have heard they have good customer service. i wonder how much ya saved on them against buying someone elses??
    chucktx, May 13, 2011
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    Didn't even shop them. Went right to their book since they had photos (was looking for the pull back feature)).
    Fatboy128, May 14, 2011
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    That sucks....When shopping for risers for my Heritage a few years back, I discovered the aftermarket sucks...what you want to find is an older set from FXR's or at least ones that have the bolt holes drilled all the way through and a nut fits in the bottom like your stock risers, the one's with threaded blind holes are cheap and cheaply made(as you found out) and are very easy to strip(don't ask how I know:rolleyes:)
    Deuce risers are good but your top clamp won't fit, you need the Deuce top clamps too.... OEM risers are the best to get
    Lucifer, May 14, 2011
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    As you said "live and learn". I should have returned 'em when I felt the weight difference. It is now apparent that the screws they recommend only go about half the depth of the threaded hole. The stock/oem screws are too long. I suspect, fairly accurately, that there wasn't enough screw "bite" into the riser. A little strain from a rough road, and pop! I'm grateful only one failed and I didn't lose the bars and possibly a bone also!
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    Fatboy128, May 14, 2011
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    Yep, very lucky only one let go....Hard to get quality stuff made by a 7yr old Chinese kid:gah::roflmao:
    Lucifer, May 14, 2011
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    they may be a good riser, if the correct length bolts are used..........i would contact them and see if they will replace.....and use the correct length bolts, or forget em all together and find an older oem set..........
    chucktx, May 14, 2011
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    I just read this thread and I have a brand new set of risers with pull back. Never used them and they are for a softail and are Harley.
    FLHTbiker, May 14, 2011
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    sounds like a deal in the making!!!!!!!!!
    chucktx, May 15, 2011
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    I have used j&P a lot and I don't have really anything to say bad about them. I would give them a call and let them take care of the problem, or ask for a refund and you shouldn't get any arguments. I don't buy anything from J&P anymore, only because their shipping is OUTRAGEOUS!!!!
    JohnnyBiker, May 16, 2011
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    Hi Steve, NO way I would considder using risers from them again. Maybe not so LUCKY next time. C.
    charlie46, Sep 13, 2011
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    Change out those bushings to the poly bushings while you
    are in there working on it...
    hotroadking, Sep 13, 2011
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    stock set of deuce risers , will fit your bike and have the pull back that your looking for . and you wont have the handle bars in your hand . when you go over those ny roads .:roflmao:
    baggerpaul, Sep 14, 2011
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    Just got one question fer ya.

    ARe ya having problems reaching the handle bars ?:rant:
    cardboard, Sep 14, 2011
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