The rivco risers stretch the cables to thier limit, I can't imagine anything higher NOT requireing longer cables. Especially the brake line, that is pretty short.
You can go higher without changing cables assuming you go with a bit more narrow on the width. The stock bars are pretty wide. You could most likely go to mini apes like what is on a HD Heritage Softail as those bars aren't nearly as wide as the Rocket bars. But yes, you are limited. Doing longer cables isn't that big of a deal, however.
I called my shop, and the diameter is the same, so the Thunderbird will fit the R3T. The cost on these I believe are $159.88. I am debating this change up, and if I end up doing it I will post pics. I am 6'5 220, so I too am working out the seating and other issues. It is a work in progress, and I just keep plugging away trying to get fit right.
Not to Quote myself... But I ordered the Thunderbird bars today, so I am going to try them with the Rivco Risers, and the stock. I will let you know which works out best... or at all. I will post pics of it when I get it sorted.
The Triumph dresser bars are very very sturdy. Better than some aftermarket ones I've had on other bikes. The top mount is actually a long bolt through the motor !
Actually Robert, I don't have all the chrome bits that are available. I'm going very moderate this time. I don't think I have more than 1/4 of what's in the Triumph catalog.
Now on my VTX, I went all out. Chrome everywhere. Looked great, but was a pain to keep clean as it was a daily rider.
Actually Robert, I don't have all the chrome bits that are available. I'm going very moderate this time. I don't think I have more than 1/4 of what's in the Triumph catalog.
Now on my VTX, I went all out. Chrome everywhere. Looked great, but was a pain to keep clean as it was a daily rider.
After much research and deliberation ( along with a tape measure and the expert advise from my local Triumph parts guru ) I ordered the stock Thunderbird bars. I also added some billitt oval mirrors to replace those useless round RT3 stock things. I don't want to use the risers unless necessary.
Thanks to all of you who chimed in on the subject although we got a bit off track somewhere there after the second or third post.
McRocket, try the Flanders web site. They have a zillion different bends. I'm a 5'9" with a 34" sleeve, and I'm looking at going for a lower bar, with a lot less pull back. I think the stock bars have a 16" pull back, which tends to bend me at the wrists the wrong way. I had 36" wide, 4" high beach bars on my one-year Road King money pit. It felt like a flat tracker. Neat. Good luck!