Risers

[Alfor]

Any offers of advice on which risers to buy welcomed.

A.

[Debs]

Genmar 2" Risers

http://www.sportouring.com/part.php?itemGroup=2&bikeModel=GTR1400

[O.C.]

Having never used them,  its always interesting to hear how different GTR riders adapt to the addition of bar risers

Are they more comfy, what's the main difference to riding position/comfort, is there more wind noise, do they affect mpg as a result of turbulence, some riders already have back problems, do they help ?

We're all different shapes and sizes and all sit or slouch differently when on the bike, I feel to have become comfortable with the standard set up

[dokterdave]

I tried 2" risers and didn't like them.
Just didn't feel right. Bit like a Raleigh Chopper.

Now! Phil's wedges do make the riding position more relaxed.
It might be handy to note that I'm 5'5"

[Gonome]

Any offers of advice on which risers to buy welcomed.

A.

Heli Bars 2" risers with 0.75" rear offset.
http://www.bykebitz.co.uk/acatalog/Kawasaki_Concours_14_GTR1400_2008_2010__2396.html
Found it gave a more comfortable riding position, but I am 6' 2", old (although not as old as some on here) and arthritic. I combined the risers with a Calsci XL screen so although a more upright riding position I improved the wind protection as well.

[viper]

i had 2 inch genmar risers on my zzr1200, it took most of the pressure off my wrists . ive never felt the need on the Gtr as its such an upright ride anyway

[Debs]

Everyone has a different riding position..
I have the 2" risers and they make the riding more comfortable... 

[Alfor]

Thanks Deb - the Genmar 2" Risers look like the right stuff for me 

Will sort sat nav mount at the same point...think I'll go with one of these...  http://www.k4u.co.uk/item843.htm

[Debs]

Thanks Deb - the Genmar 2" Risers look like the right stuff for me 

Will sort sat nav mount at the same point...think I'll go with one of these...  http://www.k4u.co.uk/item843.htm

If you plan to mount the sat nav mount with the risers, Im sure you will need to buy some extra long bolts. Not sure if the bolts with the risers will be long enough to accomodate the mount as well..  Check this when you get the items...

Extra long high tension bolts available from fleabay. 

[slane]

Hi Alfor
I got a set going, dont know the make of the top of my head but Dr Dave sold them to me, there in great dondition so if Dr dave can advise the make or wait until i next got time to rummage in my box of bits for them  and you want them make an offer and come collect , if your any where near sunny Bolton that is  .

[Alfor]

thanks Slane - unfortunately I've already ordered some 2" risers. I'm sure someone else will be looking for some on here!

[ChrisB]

Hi Alfor
I got a set going, dont know the make of the top of my head but Dr Dave sold them to me, there in great dondition so if Dr dave can advise the make or wait until i next got time to rummage in my box of bits for them  and you want them make an offer and come collect , if your any where near sunny Bolton that is  .

Sunny ??????   Bolton?????   

[slane]

Sunny ??????   Bolton?????   

Ya never know .....one day 

[trousersnake01]

Can someone put some pictures on.

[Debs]

Can someone put some pictures on.

Of the Sun in Bolton or the Risers? 

Heres the Risers..