Cycle Cat Risers on an ST3

[Ducati23]

There have been a number of threads about riser options for the ST bikes, and I've just finished the installation of Cycle Cat risers on my ST3.

Here's a few pictures:









My goal in installing the risers was two fold. First, I wanted to change the rotational angle of the clutch and brake levers downward. Second, I wanted to change the angle of the handle bars to take some of the pressure off of the outsides of my hands. Being able to actually rise or lower the bars was of much lower importance.

I can report that the Cycle Cat risers met both of these goals, and are also of immaculate workmanship. Highly recommended.

[BlueST2]

Very Nice!

They look like jewelry on your bike. Enjoy your functional bling!

[Royb]

Ducati23,

What are tose rotary switches for?

And the two panels you mounted below the instrument panel.........

Nice farkles!

Where did you get the Cyclecat extenders?

[mcd]

...are volt meters. Not sure why the need for 2 of them though?

[Ducati23]

Ducati put a nice digital readout on the ST3, but didn't bother to add a basic voltmeter. Additionally, more for curiosity than anything else, I wanted to know the ambient air temperature.

I'm not sure I like the "stuck on" look, and may mound them beneath the panel cover with cutout windows at some point, but their functional and mostly waterproof for now.

Temperature & Voltmeter gauges


As for the rotory knobs - they are Heattrollers to control heated grips and accessory heated clothing.

See my post of this mod at: ST3 Heated Accessories

[sperho]

Ducati23- I'm considering the CC risers for my ST3, but I actually don't want a much higher (if any) bar rise* than what the stock clip-ons give me in a fully lowered position. I would want to rotate the bars so the bar height* is lower than stock, so a little extra bar rise would be acceptable. Could you please do a favor for me (us) and provide a measurement from the top of the triple clamp next to the fork tube to the center of the bars at the riser as per the picture below? In the fully lowered position as you have them in the above pictures would be preferred. Thanks in advance.

Another question: Do the risers rotate around the fork tube for some additional adjustment in bar positions or are they locked into 1 position by a pin like the stock risers?

*as per the Cycle Cat definitions at the bottom of this page.

[mcd]

Sperho, Good question. It sure looks like those bars are way up there. You know the drill... the comfort afforded in a more up-right riding position equals less front end command and greater exposure to wind buffeting.

[sperho]

It would be nice if they made a riser that didn't change the rise height, but enabled the bar height adjustability, rotation around the fork, and lever rotation. At 33 years old, I have absolutely no problem touring with the risers in the lowest position. I would love to rotate the bars in toward the tank a bit and lower the bar ends slightly. Of course, rotate the levers downward to be in line with my arm as well.

[sydpok]

Does anyone want to sell their stock 2006 ST3 risers?

[mcd]

I've got a set. Feel free to pm me an offer.