Flanders
Flanders
Flanders
Flanders
Harley
HarleyWhile digging through a box of risers a while ago, I thought I would lay them out to see what was what. I took some pics of the weird springer bar set up (a couple of posts ago) and figured I would take some additional pics of some other Flanders and HD pieces.
I run them both and have had pretty good luck with both set ups. The HD one is definitely sturdier with the riser link. I recall someone saying that if they couldn't find the Springer link they would cut and weld two glide links together. I threw in a comparison picture. I guess you could make it work but it would not be the same shape as the Springer link is the same width all the way across.
Flanders and Ape Hangers are a tough mix as I was always pushing the bars back up after hitting a big pot hole or after a healthy hole shot. I recall hitting a major "Jersey Crater" one particular time and wound up having to steer my Flathead with my bars around my waste until I could throw them back up again! My ass went up and my bars came down...
Notice the bent Flanders riser in the picture (to the left of the Flanders clamps). They do that on occasion as well.
The two Flanders clamps in the picture were modified to fit in line and off set forks. I have used Flanders risers with HD clamps. I use reducers so the one inch hole in the Flanders will fit the 7/8 nub on the HD clamp. One problem with this is if you are running stock tanks and cats eye dash, the Flanders riser will hit the dash (especially the shortest riser) when you move the front end back and forth. This is because (as you can see from the pics) the Flanders clamp has the mounting nubs forward where the HD clamp has them coming straight out.
Notice the bent Flanders riser in the picture (to the left of the Flanders clamps). They do that on occasion as well.
The two Flanders clamps in the picture were modified to fit in line and off set forks. I have used Flanders risers with HD clamps. I use reducers so the one inch hole in the Flanders will fit the 7/8 nub on the HD clamp. One problem with this is if you are running stock tanks and cats eye dash, the Flanders riser will hit the dash (especially the shortest riser) when you move the front end back and forth. This is because (as you can see from the pics) the Flanders clamp has the mounting nubs forward where the HD clamp has them coming straight out.
Well that's enough about that I guess...
nice stuff! i have the 7/8 top clamp and looking for the hd forged lower stems and trees. if you where i could find some i would appreciate it. i have a pair of original 5" flanders risers im looking to sell too. thanks for the cool pics.
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