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In this thread, look for the post by jbhotchkiss for "Transform the quality of the ride on your Custom".
Excellent post. Excellent results.
I was amazed at the results. It's like a whole new bike.
I've got "Grip Puppies" on mine. They're great!
Anyone that rides my bike comments on how comfortable they are and how much confidence they give you.
Much better control.
You'll also see them advertised as Grip Covers. Best $12.95 accessory ever.
I hope they are available someday. I'm like Guzzi Lou. I don't like them at all. I thought it wouldn't be a big deal to get used to, but on a long ride they're very tiring and they are too far forward.
If they were under you like my ole Griso, I'd be the happiest cat in town.
Ok, here's the deal....
Don't order this product.
1. It's a piece of crap. Made in China.
2. I had to finish drilling some of the holes. Their bolts wouldn't go all the way through from one side to the other.
3. It's to flimsy to lift the California. The handle was starting to bend, so I had to...
They are Rox risers. They were on the bike when I bought it as a Demo from the dealer. I have since taken them off. More comfortable for me without them. I also had Rox risers on my 2013 Triumph 800 Tiger, and I really liked them on that bike. I have no idea if they would work on the Cali or not.
I'll be the second one in line buying mid-control foot pegs. I really don't like floor boards or forward controls. I thought I would be ok with them, but I'm not.
I'm missing my Griso...
My California Custom would be perfect if it had foot pegs directly beneath you, like a Griso.
I absolutely hate the floorboards. It's my first floorboard motorcycle. I didn't think it would be a big deal, but it's turned out to be one.
You feel like you're going to roll right off the seat when...
Hello Yarvis,
The short version is... I cheated. I had my bike in the shop having other work done, so I had them do it. So I can't tell you about the difficulty in removing the side cover. Had to be simple enough as they only charged me for a half hour of labor.
As for interference with my leg...