Is there any particular reason why the front reflector bracket is never horizontal these days, so it can fit on the neck instead of the handlebars?
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My guess is that it is easier to take it on and off the handlebars. Every serious cyclist that uses a headlight uses one that can be attached and taken off the handlebars quickly and easily. You know the flashing white lights on the front of bikes that can go steady after dark that road bikers use? Those brackets around the neck usually were unwieldy and heavy. A lot of people buying this bike aren't going to use the front reflector, myself included. I put a Portland Design Works Dreadnought on my kid's bike. He uses an adult size mountain bike now with a small frame that he and I both like a lot better than this Diamondback which isn't bad for the money but not great either.
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There are two kinds of front fork/handlebar systems. (1) The old style pre-2000 or so, where you loosened up a long bolt on top, and then, could slide the bars up and down about 3 inches. It was an expanding bolt inside the front fork. (2) The newer style where there is a handlebar mount that clamps onto the outside of a fixed length front fork. These do not have that adjustment. The Montague Paratrooper I bought has this newer type, so no adjustment - to my knowledge. The only way to raise the handlebars is to get a different "clamp" that holds the handlebars to the front fork, that has some lift in it. There are even some that are adjustable. This would be a second purchase after the bicycle.
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John,the STS model you are already sitting straighter.Why would you want to put risers on it?I don't believe there was any changes to the handle bars in size. It's just how high they sit.I do believe there would not be any problem with fit.Have fun riding!
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I am not sure how you would do that, as the wire holder that comes with it, is designed to use on horizontal bars. You might could rig up something to make it work tho!
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The hardware I received only works on straight forks. As in the Custom models not Classic. And you can't match it up with brackets that work, or I couldn't.
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Absolutely. The front handle-bars only attach to a mounting clap and have no other structural function. I left them off as I would probably hit them with my knee as I had to turn the console up as far as I could to prevent contact with my knee. Frankly I wished the console were smaller. The bottle holder and 'reading tray' are not needed. I do wonder if the smaller console of the model before this one would work on this bike. Might call the company and ask them.
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It's probably too wide, but might just barely fit that space. I have a Suzuki SV650S, and resolved the problem by disassembling the handlebar mount (eliminating the u-clamp)and drilling 2 holes thru the aluminum plate which houses the ignition switch and spans the two forks. I then attached the mount to the plate using two 1.5" screws, lock washers and nuts. Works great, and takes up less space. Did the same thing on a friend's GSXR600. Mount it as far left or right on the plate as possible, so as not to block the gauges. Measure twice, drill once. :)
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Yes, The bracket is versatile. I mounted one on my 2007 KLR650 with a aftermarket rack and works great. When I bought my Bestem box the led lites had some that didn't function, emailed Bestem with a picture of the malady, they sent out a new lite strip no charge. They mentioned they were working on a box with turn signals built in, but haven't seen it as of yet. Rick
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There is a small fairing on the front with a support beam that is a little higher than the rear of the rack. You could take the fairing and cross beam off the front to make the front and back the same height, but that would be a hassle.
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You could possibly buy the right size screws and modify the supplied adapters. I had to do that with mine but I used the old bar ends and made my own adapter. Also, even though they are small, you can see more behind and beside you. I have two of them on my FZ6-R and I feel it increased the visibility 10 fold. Actually view overlap directly behind me now where my factory mirrors were blocked by my body.
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Megan has replacement bars now so it doesnt angle as high. They use to have fitment problems where the hood doesnt close all the way. so they revised it and it should be good now.
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Mine looks like a standard Schwinn bicycle handlebar (7/8"-1") guestimate. I put mine snug to the grip on the left side and as horizontal as possible. The shaft is about 5" and the mirror extends about an inch/so more. I adjust it the first time to give me the best rear view before tightening it down well. For even better safety another mirror on the right hand side would be good.
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I don't believe so, the base is so wide it wouldn't fit well on the handle bar for a horizontal mount and I think your body would be in the way of seeing behind you.
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I think it's probably a "no-go". From the pictures I saw, the Catrike only has a chain stay (the horizontal bar between the rear axle and the bottom bracket) and no seat stays (the diagonal bar that ascends from the rear axle up to some point on the seat tube). The seat stay is the bar to which the Thule rack attaches. Granted, on a full suspension bike, there is not much of an angle between the two...but there's enough. Based on the diameter of the wheel, I don't think you'd get enough clearance between the rack and the rear wheel.
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you would have to fashion a bracket. The hardware that comes with the light is not designed for handlebars.
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No. I haven't been able to find ones that can be retro fitted for this bike. Looks like you have to change the entire axle.
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It can be used either front or rear but it's all dependent on which type of mount (I.S. or Post) your bike accepts and using the proper adapter.