Kraus TREX Plate with Kickback Isolated Risers INSTALL on my HD M8 Softail Low Rider S - FXLRS

[@Switch_N_Gears]

Thanks Dad! You know, I think I’m going to start calling you Dad now. Watching your videos helps fill the void of my DAD who said he’d fix my bike when he got back from picking up a pack of smokes, but never came back home. Your videos fill a deep void that is now full because of you! I’ve learned so much from you More then my past 12 dads and you’re Lucky 13. The name Ridin Dad saddens me though at times for the lack of piggy back rides I received from the past 12 dads, and was hoping maybe one day we can “go on a ride together” Thanks again for another video and hope to meet you one day at a Father’s Day event maybe!

[@RidinDad]

😂😂😂 be safe my son.

[@Switch_N_Gears]

I’ll try, but hope your the dad that finally comes home to me

[@RidinDad]

Until that day I’ll be inside of you son. I’ll live inside of you. I’ll always be in your heart like a benign tumor you don’t need to take unnecessary risks to operate on.

[@Switch_N_Gears]

You don’t know what this means to me thank you for replying!

[@jstockwell73]

I have the Kraus 10” pullbacks. Love them. Enjoy!

[@RidinDad]

Thanks! Yeah I'm loving them for sure!

[@Weout77]

I have those exact bars ( minus the kick back , got long arms) and there the best bars on the market, slight shock absorption from the bushings so hands never fall asleep and one handed riding all day🤘🏽

[@RidinDad]

You talking about the risers?

[@Weout77]

@@RidinDad if your nitpicking the risers Captain obvious

[@RookieRay]

Always been curious about this setup on a softail. Will be good to see it done. The ts mid bend agressive will look really good. I’ve seen it on hincafoot’s fxfbs with lucky Dave’s and it looks awesome

[@RidinDad]

I love this kraus setup so far man!

[@AussieHD-kc6bf]

Wow, only just saw this video.. I did much the same thing only recently, so it seems I'm not the only one. Anyway, Love this set up. suits me great as I'm short at 5ft 9 inches. I've subscribed, of course. cheers

[@RidinDad]

Appreciate it man!! Glad it works good for you!

[@ethanswink8471]

Can’t wait until you review this! I’m really curious as to the strength as we spoke earlier about.. Looks legit bro

[@RidinDad]

Yeah I’ve been riding with the kraus stuff for a couple months now. It’s super solid. Feels way better than my old riser setup with poly bushings. Super sturdy

[@ethanswink8471]

@@RidinDad that’s all I needed to hear.. 😎👊

[@RidinDad]

🤙🏼👊🏻

[@EddieFresh3]

Hell yeah, been waiting for this video!

[@RidinDad]

Woo woo!

[@EddieFresh3]

@@RidinDad how are the aggressive mid bends? I have the regular mids and I'm thinking about switching.

[@RidinDad]

I did not like them at all. Took them off and put the stock bars back on. Not enough bend in the wrist

[@RidinDad]

Thought I would like them. Turns out I don’t lol

[@EddieFresh3]

@@RidinDad I'm up in the air with the regular mids right now. I got them rolled back because of my t-rex arms, and the bend has them slightly pointed down. I think once I add the pull back plate, they'll be good to go. Thanks for the video and responses, everything you do is much appreciated!

[@egret808hawaiian9]

Lookin slick man ....spending them coins man haha love it ....im stuck on doing my thrashing bar an riser compared to others an have had my eye on this lol ....so just curious man do you list older parts on your site or word of mouth kinda thing when your product testing as I like to call it (I feel like it makes us sound like we're really not spending as much money as we really are 😅🤣)

[@RidinDad]

Lol yeah man it's a better choice of words lol. And what do you mean older parts? The parts for every video I do are linked in the description if thats what you're asking.

[@egret808hawaiian9]

@@RidinDad haha no I mean like when you switch up your exhaust and intakes things that you swapped out already 🤣 I know the fxr exhaust was spoken for lol but was just wondering in general

[@RidinDad]

Oh lol yeah. If I sell my old stuff I post it on Instagram first 🤙🏼

[@mattfxlrs7643]

Some blue diamond Stich leather inbound from the looks of it also.

[@RidinDad]

Oh yeah lol, I've had that seat for about 5-6b months already. Didn't have time to do an "unboxing" but will be doing a long term review in the next month or two finally!

[@Jermz1979]

Gotta get them T-Rex 🦖 arms looked at old man 🤣. I have the opposite problem. I have gorilla arms so running pull backs make me feel cramped. That setup looks banging though!

[@RidinDad]

Lolol. Thanks man!

[@TMO-LV]

Wondering how the overall feel is now that you have been riding with the plate ?

[@RidinDad]

Very sturdy. Low vibrations. Very comfortable. 100% would recommend

[@stephenuffindell]

Greet video thanks for sharing.

[@RidinDad]

Thanks for watching!

[@Sens3lesz]

Hey man set up looks awesome. Tried your links on description but dont seem to exist anymore. Could you send updated links?

[@RidinDad]

Hmm I wonder why. Sorry about that man. If the links don’t work just go to tuckerspeed.com and search for the items I spoke about. The alloy art bushings, krauss isolated kickback risers and krauss trex plate. Dont forget to use code RIDINDAD for 10% off too man!

[@Sens3lesz]

It seems they dont sell those risers anymore. And one more question lol sorry on your low rider s, the bar clamp size is 1”?

[@RidinDad]

Yes stock size is 1 inch. And krauss sells them still so maybe Tucker took them off for some reason. You can just reach out to them. They should be able to order them still for you and let you use the discount code!

[@synonyx]

Pretty sure you noticed how much stiffer but yet less prone to vibrations the Kraus bars are too ;)

[@RidinDad]

Oh yeah for sure!

[@Reyes6.0]

Would you happen to know the torque specs from the risers to the T-Rex plate, and the T-Rex plate to the triple tree? Also the handle bar clamp? Thanks

[@RidinDad]

I do not. I’ve never worried about tq specs unless it’s engine work for the most part. If you’re truly concerned you can obtain a manual online for free or very cheap.

[@whiterabbitt2002]

I have a 2020 Low Rider S. I am not good with the stock risers as they do a number on my back and shoulders. The Bitwell 10 inch with pullback risers (I am 5"11") I am leaning to getting (saw your video on the Biltell risers as well). But then I saw this video. Which would you suggest using for an upright comfortable riding position ? Which IYO would be the most perferable ? Thanks

[@RidinDad]

100% the KRaus setup in this video. Hands down it is the most comfortable and the most ergonomic. Its far better in every single way. It's pricey sadly but you definitely get what you pay for with it. This setup has more pullback, less vibration, and better modularity for fine tuning too.

[@whiterabbitt2002]

@@RidinDad Thanks for your reply. What size Kraus risers did you use on your low rider (8" 0r 10") ?

[@RidinDad]

8 inch like I said in the video. Plus trex pullback plate

[@whiterabbitt2002]

@@RidinDad Like I Mentioned in a previous comment I am 5'11" tall. To the best of your knowledge would that set up give me a comfortable upright riding position ? The stock riser setup on my 2020 LRS kills my back and shoulders on extended rides.

[@RidinDad]

Should be fine for you. Maybe the 10 inch risers and trex plate. Hard to tell because everyone’s proportions are slightly different

[@georgewerner9136]

Enjoy your videos. I’m considering 8” Kraus or Biltwell risers for my Sport Glide. I’m 5’-81/2”. What size Kraus risers did you install? Your link went to the 5” risers. Do you have an opinion or recommendation Kraus vs Biltwell? Thanks in advance for your reply.

[@RidinDad]

If you’re tight on money nothing is wrong with the biltwell. But the internal bushing system, modularity, and quality of the kraus is worth the cash for sure. I went with 8 inch risers here plus the trex added height and pullback. For me it’s perfect.

[@georgewerner9136]

Thanks for your advice. I pulled the trigger on the 8” Kraus kickback risers and ODI podium bar. I purchased through Tucker and with your discount and their reasonable shipping charge I saved about $125. I got very close to my budget! Did not order the Raptor pull back accessory. Will wait to see how the risers and bar fit. Thanks again! Ride safe.

[@RidinDad]

Awesome man!!! Happy to help in anyway possible!! You’ll love the new setup !

[@paulson9616]

Again, I came to your video and learning few things. Question, karus makes this t-rex or raptor plate with hard bushing. I am installing a raptor plate on my lucky dave riser and wondering if it is safe to go with solid bushing? I don't have a karus isolated riser that is equipped with bushing on top riser.

[@RidinDad]

You want to install solid bushings in your risers as well on the solid bushings on the raptor plate? The raptor plate will mount the tree with solid bushings. Then you greet the plate as your triple tree for your risers. So typically you would install whatever bushings you decide to run with the trees normally in your raptor plate for your riser. Hope that helps and makes sense!

[@paulson9616]

@Ridin Dad perhaps I am confusing you a bit with my previous statement with question. Thank you for replying. My current setup that I have now is with Lucky dave 10 inch riser. The polyethylene bushing is installed there. I am going with Raptor Plate by Krause, and with this setup, I can not linger use polyethylene bushing on top of the tree bc the raptor plate comes with their own solid bushing that mounts to tree. With that in mind, my existing lucky dave riser will bolt onto a raptor plate with no bushing but a solid bolt that will hold in place. My question is that would this be ok? I understand I do not have a Kraus isolated riser that includes internal bushing on top of the riser.

[@RidinDad]

I’m a little lost here. Why would your existing risers bolt up to a solid plate? The raptor plate has holes in the front and the back, in the front you would use the solid bushings to mounted to the triple tree, and in the back, you would use whatever bushings you would typically use for a normal riser, set up with your risers to mount them to the raptor plate.

[@paulson9616]

@Ridin Dad I see, so you are saying that there are two sets of bushing on the raptor plate? One solid was located at a triple tree and one set where my riser gonna be secured to?

[@RidinDad]

Yes correct man. And if using Kris’s risers you use solid bushing both places like I did. But if you are using any other standard style riser, you just use whatever bushings you would typically use if you were bolting it directly to the triple tree but it’s just on the second set of holes on the raptor plate. I hope that helps clear things up for you, man!

[@bmwdan3445]

Did you have to take the connectors off the end of the switches to pull through the new handlebars or were you able to get them all pulled back in nicely. Thank you.

[@RidinDad]

You do not have to remove the end connectors at all. It’s a big hole

[@clayjames2461]

Great video. Sorry if I missed this, but what size risers did you go with? Are those the 5". I'm thinking of doing something like this. I put Thrashin pullback risers on my FXLRS, but they don't come back quite far enough. I'm about 5'8", and I still have to stretch forward to grab the bars even with the pullback risers. Not a lot, but still enough for it to be a little uncomfortable.

[@RidinDad]

8 inch. It feels perfect for me

[@RyanTaylor1223]

How did you change the tank lettering to blue? Pinstriper or re paint the whole tank?

[@RidinDad]

Had a guy do the pinstriping over it

[@natem1332]

New risers again!

[@RidinDad]

Of course!

[@natem1332]

I'm curious to here how it feels after your first ride.

[@RidinDad]

Had it on for a few months now and I’m loving it. Couple hour rides here and there and it’s hands down the most comfortable setup I’ve ever had

[@carlfranklin2968]

What is the part number for the Krause plate that you used please

[@RidinDad]

Not sure the part number but the link is in the description

[@carlfranklin2968]

@@RidinDad Thank you

[@michaelmaningding]

Hey dad I got drag specialties risers and fm moto bars .. just wanted to add the Kraus T. rex plate.. do I need to unplug wires or just quick bolt on ?

[@RidinDad]

You don’t need to unplug wires at all to install the trex plate. However, depending on how you have them ran or how you will want them run after install you might have to unplug them from the bike to re route around the triple tree mount. But you don’t actually need to do it just to install the part

[@michaelmaningding]

yeah from my opinion the wires I got right now is ran perfect .. I was looking at it and seems like a easy bolt on! Thx DAD

[@RidinDad]

Good luck! 👊🏻

[@kapricebeaute232]

I have a low Rider st 2023. For example... I am 5 feet 4 inchs tall. And i Want to have more confortable riding position. 2 inches Pullback plate add to a 6.5 riser is it good for me? Thanks for the video 🤗👌

[@RidinDad]

It’ll help yes. Pullback risers will help even more

[@ramblinsandscramblin]

Kaprice, did you move forward with the pullback plate on your ST? I too have an ST and having the same issue.

[@kennethmanasan5031]

I got a thrashin pull back risers do you think the T. rex pull back plate will work?

[@RidinDad]

Yes the trex plate will work with any other rust setup. Just have to use different bushings

[@AverageRider91]

What bushings did you use on the triple tree? Looks like they stick out a little bit. I’ve seen where the T. rex plate barely clears the triple tree. Are those extended bushings and if so where can I get them from?

[@RidinDad]

Dod you really even watch the video man? I explain the trex plate and also the krauss risers include their own solid bushings. The jrauss risers have an integrated soft bushing set within themselves. That’s why they’re called isolated risers. I show this and speak about it in the video

[@AverageRider91]

Yes I watched your video and I understand about the bushings. I’m doing the T. rex plate with stock risers and bar on my ST. Just wondering how much clearance thee will be between the plate and the triple tree.

[@RidinDad]

You asked what bushings I used though….. And it fits very close to it. Almost touching. But it’s designed that way. It fits fine

[@AverageRider91]

Yea ik. Bad question haha Ok thank you. Can’t wait to get mine on. Your video was helpful as to how to set them up.

[@RidinDad]

lol no worries man. Glad the video helped!

[@gareerabaza6904]

Thanks mate… I ve got ST and thinking of this now. I am considering thrashin and kraus and was wondering why did you end up with the kraus although thrashin also have a pull back plate similar to kraus t-rex. Another question if you don’t mind, most people going for kraus setup they use the FM fly moto bar. Why you went for thrashin bar. Thanks

[@RidinDad]

Few reasons…thrashin didn’t have that plate when I did this install. And the kraus has internal bushings that other risers don’t. Fm bar is nice but I had no issues with the stock style bar and I like 1 inch bars so I can use a variety of options. 7/8 clamping option from kraus would not allow me to use any other 1 inch bars

[@gareerabaza6904]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@RidinDad]

👊🏻

[@vipinahuja2996]

Did you get the solid bushing separately, or they come with T-Rex Plate .?

[@RidinDad]

One set comes with each product.

[@FLHXSE_HD]

Wow, amazing! How's the position? I'm gonna change my handle bar to acquiring more pullback. Mine is fxlr

[@RidinDad]

It’s perfect. Absolute perfect pullback for me. Way better than any other setup I e had

[@darrenlingerfelt5879]

😎

[@G00B3R91]

Did you buy the M8 softail version for the plate?

[@RidinDad]

Yes I did. As I have an m8 softail

[@EddieFresh3]

Hey, have you had any issues since the install? Most websites are saying it doesn't fit the low rider now.

[@RidinDad]

Not a bit! Handlebars can turn fully with no issues either

[@EddieFresh3]

@@RidinDad I threw it on my bike and no issues too. I only have a little over 200mi with the plate and absolutely love it. I just recommended the plate and your video to someone yesterday, and saw the new fitment note.

[@RidinDad]

Awesome man! And yeah I’m not sure why they’re saying that. It clearly fits lol

[@richardadams6821]

Hi Chris , not relevant to your vid but any idea where I can get a Rekluse derby cover for an m8 fat bob ???

[@RidinDad]

Everything I have seen for fitment details shows that it does not seem to have one that fits those bikes

[@richardadams6821]

@@RidinDad cheers dude , thought I was going mad as I couldnt find one.

[@RidinDad]

There’s a ton of options. Just not them lol

[@jasonkimble8926]

Did you get the shems, for the risers

[@RidinDad]

What are you talking about ? Do you mean shims? And if you mean shims I still don’t know what you’re talking about because no shims are needed for any part of this install

[@jasonkimble8926]

@@RidinDad yes. So no issues with the new bars fitting?

[@RidinDad]

No? I am assuming you are talking about the shims for the risers that are designed to fit the 1 1/8 bars? Like the fly bars that they sell on their site in conjunction? No. When you buy the risers you have to pick the size for the size bar you plan on using. I bought the 1 inch style risers because I knew I was going to use a 1 inch bar and most Harley replacement bars in the style or 1 inch

[@jasonkimble8926]

@@RidinDad yes, thanks

[@RidinDad]

👌🏻

[@erikmorales7612]

Ridin Dad!!! I want to do this lol. I'm looking them up but they say they won't fit our 2020 LRS. Did you get it regardless of that?

[@RidinDad]

Yes. It obviously fits. Been almost a year with it on. I don’t know why they claim it doesn’t fit. No clearance issues at all

[@erikmorales7612]

@@RidinDad ok got it. Any difference while riding around that you have noticed? I know the pull back must feel nice! Lol

[@RidinDad]

Feels more responsive. Slightly less vibration feel maybe? But very responsive and positive feedback from inputs

[@erikmorales7612]

@Ridin Dad thanks man! Appreciate the help as always, and thank you for all the install videos. Definitely have helped me with all my installs.

[@RidinDad]

Glad to help man! 🤘🏼

[@jasonroyal5247]

Can you post a picture of this set up with the bike all together? Also, how tall are you? I have a 22 low rider s and I put the Kraus raptor pull back plate on and now I need to do a riser but I also want more pull back so I am thinking 8" kick back riser. I am 5'10" and need more pull back. My mid back hurts on longer rides.

[@RidinDad]

What do you mean by all put together? The bike is all put together in the video. I am 5 08. If you wanted more pullback you should have gone with the trex plate instead of the raptor plate

[@jasonroyal5247]

@@RidinDad with the tank on and the front cowling. I called Kraus and they suggested the raptor plate over the t rex for the low rider. I am going to add a 8” kick back riser.

[@RidinDad]

There’s no reason to suggest the raptor over the trex if maximum pullback is what you’re after. The trex works fine with the low rider s. And I haven’t had the front fairing on this bike in over a year. I have multiple videos about it. I have more recent videos on here and a video on my tik tok of the tank on it too

[@jasonroyal5247]

@@RidinDad Kraus explained that more offset could negatively affect the bike and steering. Does your steering feel heavy on back roads? I appreciate the feedback.

[@RidinDad]

Absolutely not man. My steering feels very very solid. More solid i fact than it did with my old 10 inch standard pullback risers. More responsive

[@andrewmartinez8593]

Not sure if you said it .. but what’s the full size with everything put together? I’m looking to add the pull back to my T. rex plate ..

[@RidinDad]

Total is about 9-9.5 ish. Not including the bars. Whatever risers you go with just add the 1-1.5 inches of the trex plate to it

[@joebelanger2919]

Kraus told me the trex plate wouldn't work with a low rider st.

[@RidinDad]

I can’t vouch for the st as I don’t have one and am unfamiliar with the specifics of the fairing mount. But it for sure works on the s’s

[@joebelanger2919]

So I'm trying to purchase a trex plate. But in order to buy online you have to select what model bike you have no matter what shop is selling it you'll have to do this. And it specifically says under model selection, m8 Softail " does not fit 2020-23 low rider s or st". So I'm curious to no what model you selected if you remember.

[@RidinDad]

I selected the m8 softail. If you click the link in the description it’ll take you to the product on Tucker speeds website and you can use code RIDINDAD for 10% off as well. You are probably the sixth or seventh person that I’ve had the same conversation with unfortunately. I don’t know why they are claiming that it will not fit the low rider S. It obviously does fit as you can see on the video lol and I’ve had it for about a year now. There are no clearance issues with the center Dash or anything like that. I do not understand why they refuse to admit that it fits but it very much does.

[@joebelanger2919]

Thanks I appreciate the discount code but tucker speed has them on back order right now

[@RidinDad]

Yeah sometimes they’re able to get them still. Try giving them a call first man

[@ahmedalghamdi1962]

I’m thinking to install the trex plate but I’m not sure if it will be compatible with the Bung king riser? Thany

[@RidinDad]

It’s compatible with every riser. It’s just an extension of the triple tree mount essentially.

[@ahmedalghamdi1962]

Thank you 😊

[@RidinDad]

👍🏻

[@Tk1947]

Click clack click clack

[@RidinDad]

Many thank you’s for your treasured input

[@Tk1947]

@@RidinDad you are welcome