Looking into Handle bar risers. Most that I have come across are 2 inch risers by Helibars. Have any of you guys / gals fitted and have you had any problems with them during or after fitting. Is anyone selling a pair ?
standard risers come in at around £90 but seen some with built in ram mount and additional power outlet also that cost quite a bit more.
Comments appreciated
ive got the 2 inch risers , make a small but nice difference, pushes the bars up and slightly nearer to you .
I did fab something up as a trial if I can find a picture, it consisted of 3 long bolts and some spacers.
the cables will all stretch with no issues , might just have to relax a cable tie here and there , from memory you might need to unbolt your brake pipe union
these were rock solid but only a trial before I got the proper risers
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Quote from: viper on March 14, 2015, 04:15:42 PM
these were rock solid but only a trial before I got the proper risers
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Thanks, I purchased the GTR in Sept, but only did a few hundred miles and then Job changed so parked it up till just recently. This new job I will be doing quite a few work miles, so getting a wish list of mods. I had a 170 mile round trip the other day and thnk definitely need risers as the reaching over did feel quite uncomfortable. Where possible just rode 1 handed and sat up straight and was fine. Risers, Tank protector and Rear Hugger are my immediate priorities I think.
Gemar do them for the gtr but the price is a rip off ,I got some for my ktm and they was only £28 from Germany , for two bits of alloy they are two expensive ,
I have the 2 inch helibars risers.Still not happy with the reach so ive gone for some riser adapters which will bring them closer still.Advanced sportouring .com.
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I bought this 2 inch block of aluminium off ebay , you could always drill the holes and use a grinder and a vice to fashion it into a respectable shape. Ali is very soft and easy to work with
some heli risers on ebay now, expensive at £65 for 2nd hand but if they don't sell you could always make an offer
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-GTR1400-50mm-handlebar-raisers-excellent-condition-/191537047741?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item2c987f68bd
I got 2" pullback risers these also make them a little wider no modification required to any cables or hoses can't remember who made em off the top of me head think they came from the States $160 www.advancedsporttouring.com
Quote from: viper on March 15, 2015, 05:34:56 PM
some heli risers on ebay now, expensive at £65 for 2nd hand but if they don't sell you could always make an offer
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-GTR1400-50mm-handlebar-raisers-excellent-condition-/191537047741?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item2c987f68bd
. Just had a look at these on eBay why do people try to rip you off on the postage charges ,£9 on delivery , £4 first class is what it should be ,robbing sod ,hope No body off here,
Quote from: nightrider on March 16, 2015, 08:04:15 AM
. Just had a look at these on eBay why do people try to rip you off on the postage charges ,£9 on delivery , £4 first class is what it should be ,robbing sod ,hope No body off here,
It's not just a question though of postage charges, you have to factor in, suitable packaging, insurance, signed for service, petrol, your time etc. It all adds up, it's not me selling them before you ask but postage charges these days are ridiculous. I sell a few bits on Ebay from time to time and believe you me it's not as profitable as it used to be!
I use Hermes to send items I sell on eBay ,you can send a bike seat for £6 deliverd ,even bike exhausts are only up to £10 to send , to send two small lightweight items for £9 is a rip off, read his feedback and somebody else has moaned about the postage he has charged , looking at the prices for risers for the gtr a lot of them seem to be in the USA and are a lot cheaper than here even with postage,,,, :biker3:
Quote from: nightrider on March 16, 2015, 04:34:02 PM
I use Hermes to send items I sell on eBay ,you can send a bike seat for £6 deliverd ,even bike exhausts are only up to £10 to send , to send two small lightweight items for £9 is a rip off, read his feedback and somebody else has moaned about the postage he has charged , looking at the prices for risers for the gtr a lot of them seem to be in the USA and are a lot cheaper than here even with postage,,,, :biker3:
That's a problem on fleabay some people do up the postage to recover some of the fees charged .
On the site zeberdee mentioned I prised some up with delivery 120$
Quote from: Zebedee on March 15, 2015, 07:54:40 PM
I got 2" pullback risers these also make them a little wider no modification required to any cables or hoses can't remember who made em off the top of me head think they came from the States $160 www.advancedsporttouring.com
They look good. I have just sent them an enquiry t get an estimate to have them shipped over to UK (or confirmation of a UK agent). The are based in Husdon, FL.
Ill post their reply as sure other members might be intersted
The pull back ones look good ,fancy some of them , :biker3:
If I remember Add them to basket then go to checkout and it will estimate shipping costs.I don't think they add import duties though.
Quote from: wildybeast on March 17, 2015, 08:51:03 AM
If I remember Add them to basket then go to checkout and it will estimate shipping costs.I don't think they add import duties though.
As wildybeast says put in the basket select UK put your postcode in and it generates the delivery charge. When I did it the risers were $ 80 dollars and 40 odd delivery
( this was on the site zeberdee mentioned )
don't forget to factor in your import duties, Vat at 20% , import duty and royal mail handling fee, about 30% covers it . Every now and then I get a parcel that has managed to evade import duties but 9/10 do attract it
It says on there site that this item is currently on order,do I take that to mean that they do not have any and are. Waiting for some more to come in , how long could that be ,,,,,,