Well that was a wasted afternoon!..Riser Install.


I had the front cover off and considered that but I don't think it would fit through the opening. Maybe if you removed the front nacelle you could do it. I prefer not to remove the top tree either. More work.

I had the front strip off as it made it easier to work around some wires and move the stock clutch cable temporarily. I am pretty confident I can remove the MC banjo, move the cable and bleed/burp it now that I have the new bleeder banjo bolt.
 
Jag said:
Or you could drop two straps down from the ceiling.
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Now that you mention it, I do have some hooks for that in the garage. I use to suspend my truck bed cap from the ceiling when i used my 5th wheel. Last time I laid towels and balanced the bar on a narrow board across the tank.
 
I think I'm going to be good with this. I drilled and tapped the tree for some 10-32 button head screws. The tree casting is pretty gummy and soft so I did a smaller pilot drill first to help keep things from wandering. I made a slightly larger diameter guide ring than I had posted earlier for the brake line to run through. This one is 5/16". The guide is split so I can insert the brake line. I tapped both sides as well. A small star washer behind the guide will keep it from moving. Moving forward a little at a time.
 
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Hey everybody...this is my update. I installed the risers today and it was easy peasy. I pulled the banjo and temporarily put a M10 bolt through it to minimize any fluid loss while rerouting the brake line behind the tree. I also put another M10 bolt in the MC to prevent any loss as well. To be honest, there was next to nothing for fluid loss from either during the process. Maybe a drop or two.

I rerouted the brake line and installed the new banjo bolt with a bleeder on it and that was it. My cable guide was a perfect match. I move the clutch line behind the tree as I haven't gotten the longer cable yet from Barnett. I then did the riser install which was slicker than snot in a hot buttered frying pan. I zip tied the front brake lever tight to the grip and after only an hour, I burped it. There was a little pop as described with the air coming out and low a behold my front brake was back to normal. A special thanks to @Claviger and @Navigator for the banjo bolt and the burping advice. I probably will do one more burp tomorrow after things set overnight.

I took the bike for a ride and was actually able to move my backrest back a notch. It could be my imagination, but the low speed handling is way better now. I don't seem to be as tenuous and fighting it as it seemed I often did before. I love the new seating position. I'm glad I finally took the plunge and did it. Thanks for all the input and recommendations on the post.
 
Most excellent. And I also noticed a difference in low speed handling. It almost feels nimble. And thanks to Claviger for jumping right in and doing the bars after we finished the exhaust. I was ready to put it off.

I'll be installing my Nissan radial front master cylinder/brake system on my VStrom/sidecar so will take that banjo bleeder and transfer it to the Touring.
 
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