I got my hands on a set of Rox Risers and Universal Solex handlebar with the pod dash panel. I have to say Rox products are top notch quality. The installation was pretty straight forward and simple just a little time consuming in being that Kawie has plenty of bolts to remove. Total time was about 30-45 minutes but I took my time. The only problem I had which really isn't is that the dash panel needs the rubber spacers from the stock pod and doesn't tell you so, it just takes you a few minutes to look it over and see that you need them and you swap them. You will see what I mean by my pic. The ability to be able to adjust your seating position is a great advantage especially on long rides. The wider handlebar makes steering much easier, you will see this as soon as you drive on a hard surface. I went for ride with the family this weekend and I had to drive much slower and the better seating position and wider bars really were much more comfortable and easier on the upper body. This is a great addition to your quad, total cost is under $200.
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Nice review! I contacted Ryan, at Rox, and they believe that the dash mount will work for Prairie's as well! I may well give the risers a try with a set of Fast Flexx bars. $$ will decide, but I am more sold, than ever, after reading your review.
Does the dash hit anything when you trun the bars? It looks like it is kind of low. I have a set of flexx bars, an realy want to mount them on my 650I.
I ran into a slight problem with the K&N airfilter. The filter is a touch taller then stock and it makes it difficult to remove. There doesn't seem to be an issue with the TwinAir I have. So I used 3 washers to raise my dash panal up a notch and that worked great. I am going to contact Ryan at Rox to let him know.More then likely this isn't a known issue.
With my dash panel I had to bend it up about 10 degrees or so to clear the EHS lid no biggie. When I was in my backyard giving at thrashing, I discovered that I needed to put some more ass behind the bolts holding on the risers. Nothing says exciting like letteing the bike down form a wheelie and the bars keep on going, got my attention real quick.
I installed this setup last week and then spent a week in Errol NH trying it out. wow what a great ride. put this on you ride you wont be disapointed. cheap money and only took about 1/2 an hour to install.
Way better ergonomics than the stock setup, easier to turn and easier on the back for those long trail rides. As for it hitting the mud lid I would say that it would. When I installed mine I had to bend the bracket up just a little bit to clear the regular EHS lid. I remember seeing a instrument mount that I believe Mike Penland made that put the pod above and infront of the handle bars.
Agree. Whole different feel with this set up. I ride quite a bit standing up and with the new bar set up it works quite well.
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