Risers

[Moparnut72]

It seems when I start riding again in earnest each spring the bike doesn't fit me as well as I remember. I am going on my 3rd year with my V7lll Special. This year is the same as last year, "this bike could use a set of 1" risers with some setback." So saying that, I have a question, rather than tearing the bike apart to check I thought I would ask the experts here. I did a search and didn't find anything definitive. Will a set of 1" risers with some adjustable setback work with the existing clutch cable and brake line?
kk

[Dirk_S]

Read someone on the V7 FB page said their pullback risers didn’t fit—cables wouldn’t reach. Not sure if the V7 II and III cables are the same, but I’ve successfully used both pivoting risers from APE Racing and currently using the SW Motech 30mm risers. The SW Motech risers bring my posture back to a more neutral stance, whereas before I leaned forward too much for long term comfort.

Sometimes I find it odd that Guzzi slapped that big tank onto the old small block frame and pulled the seat back compared to the older small block models. Makes the V7 a hybrid sport-neutral-cruiser stance.

[RinkRat II]

   Thinking out loud here, don't know if it'll work for you, but I used a set of risers off a honda (ebay $20.00)   for my Sport and they work a treat.
Small setback and higher by an inch. No other changes. Food for thought.



    Paul B

[Moparnut72]

I've been looking at the Rox pivot risers. Good idea on ebay. I usually check ebay for stuff. Can usually find something.
kk

[frozengoose]

It seems when I start riding again in earnest each spring the bike doesn't fit me as well as I remember. I am going on my 3rd year with my V7lll Special. This year is the same as last year, "this bike could use a set of 1" risers with some setback." So saying that, I have a question, rather than tearing the bike apart to check I thought I would ask the experts here. I did a search and didn't find anything definitive. Will a set of 1" risers with some adjustable setback work with the existing clutch cable and brake line?
kk

I put these handlebars from MG on my v65 to get a more upright seating position, takes the pressure off my wrist/elbow arthritis/tendonitis. There's probably other styles that'd work too. Might be cheaper than risers. The existing cables worked too.

https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=52&products_id=4781

[xackley]

These 30mm risers will work. They do provide a small improvement
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096FQNFHB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Don

[Tom H]

For the risers. I would suggest Rox or one of the knock offs.

Your real question was cable length. That I do not know. I would think that with the 1" your looking for, stock cables should work. You may need to re-route them? I'm sure you know, if you buy a Rox type 1", it's just 1" up or any angle to pointed back from the stock bar clamp. Back might be easier than up for the cables.

Hope this helps,
Tom

[twowheeladdict]

It seems when I start riding again in earnest each spring the bike doesn't fit me as well as I remember. I am going on my 3rd year with my V7lll Special. This year is the same as last year, "this bike could use a set of 1" risers with some setback." So saying that, I have a question, rather than tearing the bike apart to check I thought I would ask the experts here. I did a search and didn't find anything definitive. Will a set of 1" risers with some adjustable setback work with the existing clutch cable and brake line?
kk

If you are very happy with the seat and footpeg position, this is my suggestion.  Put the bike upright, (chock, center stand, friend supporting it) sit on the bike with both feet on the pegs in the riding position.  Close your eyes and put your hands where you want the grips to be while another friend snaps a photo or have the video camera on a tripod.  Now you know your ideal set up.  Build some bats with you pipe Bender or use PVC to get the hand position right.  Then buy bars, cables, hoses, etc, and have the bike you truly will enjoy. 

I went the opposite with rearsets and LSL Clubman bars to emulate the V7 racer riding position.  I use my laverda adjustable bars to find the desired position.





And then found bars that came the closest. 

[mechanicsavant]

I recently replaced the clutch cable on my V7II . Very tight fit . If the part # is the same as a MkIII cable It’ll be fiddly at best .

[drdwb]

Here’s a site that allows you to see how you can modify a lot of bikes to get to the desired riding posture. Hope it works for your particular bike.

http://cycle-ergo.com/

[John A]

Here’s a site that allows you to see how you can modify a lot of bikes to get to the desired riding posture. Hope it works for your particular bike.

http://cycle-ergo.com/

That’s fun to play with!

[Bulldog9]

I have 3/4" SWMotec risers on the Stornello, I don't remember much problem, but faintly remember re rerouting the clutch cable. But that was 4-5 years ago....

[bad Chad]

But beware, cycle-ergo is not always accurate.

[xackley]

These 30mm risers will work. They do provide a small improvement
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096FQNFHB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Don

Just installed these. They are the maximum without rerouting cables and wires. There is a very little slack left but doesn't appear to cause any issues.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091F87YTH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

Edit: Image in case link disappears in future

[Moparnut72]

Thanks guys for all the comments. I think I will give it a try. Not much to lose if it doesn't work out.
kk