Handlebar Risers & Highway Pegs | 5 Things To Know Before You Buy

[@markmeadows6401]

Very good analyzing on very important points to take into consideration. Son, helluva good video.

[@redangrevival]

👌 Many thanks Mark, I really appreciate that! Glad you liked the video and found the points useful. Cheers

[@martinsirotek8964]

Looks awesome, both the pegs and bars! I like the look without the pillion seat! Nice Video…

[@redangrevival]

Thanks Martin, glad you like it 👍 Nice spot!! Had a rush of blood to the head and decided to remove the pillion seat as I never take a pillion! Cheers

[@lilynorthover8378]

Thank you, that answered a few questions I had regarding customising bars and pegs. I have a dodgy knee which will need stretching out from time to time, so that is very useful.😊

[@redangrevival]

👌 A pleasure Lilly, glad it was helpful to you. Yes my hip bothers me on longer rides, so it is great to be able to stretch it out. Really recommend some highway pegs, I think they will help with you knee a lot.

[@lilynorthover8378]

PS Congrats for reaching 3K subs 🎈 have a balloon 😂 Onwards and upwards.

[@redangrevival]

@@lilynorthover8378 Thanks so much Lily I appreciate that 👍 All going really well. Absolutely onwards and upwards 🥳

[@Disposalist]

I had the same bar risers on my T100 to help with getting more bend in my elbows - was a bit of a stretch for my short arms. Like you, Gus, I find the Speedmaster very comfy, but I fitted the risers anyway and find the extra elbow bend makes it even better. Yes, you have to be a little careful that you haven't stretched the cables and that they aren't now rubbing on anything, especially at full lock left or right, but there seems to be enough flexibility to accomodate. I didn't notice any handling change, but you've put a lot of miles on your SM, so I imagine you're noticing a slight change in the way it feels. I doubt it's really made the handling 'worse', but until you get used to it, it might feel that way?

[@redangrevival]

Hi, yup they are really good risers, I am definitely pleased with them. Now that I have gotten used to them I think you might be right! Don't think they have really made the handling worse, just feels different. As you say I am so used to it being stock that it takes a while to get used to the change. Cheers

[@mikepopelka2349]

Another plus to the bar risers is that it allows a cell phone holder to be mounted on the center of the handlebars that the stock Triumph risers do not allow.

[@redangrevival]

Hi Mike, thanks for that, that is a great point actually 👍 I forgot to mention that in the video! At some point I can see myself investing in a quadlock system. At the moment though my bicycle bag from Halfords is so good and useful haha

[@someoldude7578]

Hi, Could you tell me, did you fit your 'Dresser/crash bar' yourself ? Cheers.

[@redangrevival]

Hi, no I didn’t. The bike was in for other work so I had it done by Triumph

[@someoldude7578]

@@redangrevival You chose wisely 😂 It's a Royal Pain. But it's done. Loving your Videos, you've inspired me to do more myself so thanks and keep the Vids coming. Best Wishes, 'Some Ol' Dude'. 👍

[@redangrevival]

@@someoldude7578 Thanks, yup I am pleased I got them to do it to be honest. Thanks and really glad you enjoy the videos 👍

[@marktelesca3612]

What handlebar grips are on your bike.? Great video

[@redangrevival]

Thanks glad you liked the video. They are from a company called Trip Machine 👍

[@vincentkeith5259]

Useful info - thanks. How tall are you, and what is your inseam? It's hard to guess about comfort. If we have significantly different reach or leg lengths. I'm 5'9" on a good day (probably closer to 5'8.5") with a 30" inseam. Do the risers cause any issue with the bar hitting your legs on hard lock low-speed turns? Leg length will determine if we can even reach those highway pegs. Based on some other reviews - I think the Speedmaster is ideal for someone 5'8" to 5'11" and maybe a tiny bit cramped at 6'2" and above and perhaps a bit of a stretch below 5'6". I'd be curious what your experience is. Slightly related - it appears (from one quick side view) that you're looking over the top of the windscreen (my preference). Did you notice any difference in wind flow on your helmet? Buffeting? Noise? Ventilation?

[@redangrevival]

👍 Thanks glad it was useful for you. I am 5'9" with a 32 inch inseam. No problem with the handlebars hitting my legs on full lock, also I would say the highway pegs are not perfect! I need to play around with the positioning a bit more. The gear lever and rear brake get in the way a bit. I agree that height range for the Speedmaster is ideal. Anything over may start to get a bit cramped. Yup I look over the screen, I personally really like it. It is not perfect as I do get some buffeting on my helmet but not enough to put me off the screen. Cheers

[@mrcraighew1]

Hi, I've been considering the Motone risers for a while to add more comfort. Just awaiting a custom seat to be delivered first to see if I still need to try the risers. One question, are the idiot lights harder to see / obscured more with the risers fitted?

[@redangrevival]

I am pleased with the purchase, I like the look of them and find them more comfortable to ride with. Too be honest, yes they do get in the way of the lights a bit. I find I have to dip my head a bit to see the indicators. No a massive problem though.

[@jahbuny]

Have you happened to use the floorboards? I'm on the fence. I need to stretch my legs out for longer rides. Especially planning a cross country trip soon. Not sure if i should go with the dresser bars and highway pegs or the floor boards

[@redangrevival]

I like the looks of the floorboards, however they do limit lean angle. I think they look very comfortable though 👍

[@pod-puretone]

@@redangrevival Thanks for the vid - I believe the FB's add an extra 1inch lean angle which is significant for this bike. Thanks again.

[@pod-puretone]

@@redangrevival Basically it comes down the height of the foot-peg scrape nubs and maybe a few mm more that accounts for the added 25mm - 1 inch lean angle with the FB's

[@keithstewart1979]

The stock bar/risers are perfect for me (6'2"), but I definitely need the highway pegs to stretch out on long rides. The crash bars from Triumph are apparently on back order even over on your side of the pond, but I'm on a waiting list with Word Of Triumph. How many melted spots do you have on your boots from the header pipes so far?

[@redangrevival]

👍 Yup I can imagine they are good for your height. I am 5"9' so the 1 inch up and overs are great. I must have got lucky with my dresser bars, my local dealer had them in stock ready to go. Funnily enough I don't think I have had any hot spots on my boots yet 🤔 Must be our different dimensions!

[@keithstewart1979]

@@redangrevival I found some aftermarket bars on ebay, but thats not something I'm comfortable rolling the dice on. The footings themselves sure, but not the bars.

[@crumblymal8479]

I just went up an inch on my bars without risers haven't really tested the feel out yet properly but forward pegs not sure I tried a Honda Shadow 1100 with forward pegs and it felt so weird of course there were no other pegs on that so a bit different I guess . Interesting stuff tho Angus cheers 👍

[@redangrevival]

Thanks 👍 The forward pegs are purely for comfort, its nice to be able to stretch your legs out on longer journeys. Not essential though, of course! Nice, hope you like the feel of your new risers. It can take a few rides before you get used to them!!. I am used to mine now and really pleased with them. Cheers

[@andrewbooth4341]

Another great video Angus, can you tell me are the tyres tubed or tubeless on the speedmaster

[@redangrevival]

They say tubeless, but they actually have tubes in them!

[@andrewbooth4341]

@@redangrevival ok thanks. All a bit confusing. Do you carry spare tubes around with you then. I take it a roadside puncture and your stuck I guess !

[@redangrevival]

@@andrewbooth4341 Yes road side puncture and the AA get a call!

[@kennethjabasa6101]

nice highway peg need it for t120

[@rolfnahrgang9896]

Hello, thx for all these great Speedmaster-videos . I also own one and I would like to put Highwaypegs on it. Can You tell where to get these „ Chrome Bars „ . Thx and Greetings

[@redangrevival]

It is my pleasure, really glad you enjoy the videos 👍 The chrome dresser bars are official Triumph accessories. The highway pegs I actually got from EBay Cheers

[@rolfnahrgang9896]

@@redangrevival 🙋🏼‍♂️🥂

[@KennethJones]

I'm just getting my dresser bars put on next week, and I want to order some pegs to go with them. Could you let me know what the diameter is of the bars? I really don't want to get the wrong size, and the triumph dealwership couldn't tell me what they were 🙄 (also do you have a link to the ones you got off ebay?)

[@redangrevival]

Hi, so sorry I am abroad atm and cant confirm the size. Surely the dealer can tell you 🤔

[@AdamKlocperk]

May I inquire what brand & model are these handlebar raisers? I'm looking into getting ones for my Speedmaster, but struggle finding 1" ones...

[@redangrevival]

Not one up and over 1 inch risers

[@redangrevival]

*Motone