Comments / opinions on handle bar risers vs handlebar setbacks

[lfranklin]

I am a new RT owner and I am seeking advice / comments / opinions on the use of either handlebar risers or handlebar setbacks (they also have a rise function♠). Previous bike was a Honda cruiser and I am finding the handlebar position a bit uncomfortable as well as the issue of having the brake & clutch levers and my elbows in the rear view mirrors. I was looking at A&S website and they carry both the riser and the setback. Riser is made by Suburban Machinery, cost is $89. The setback does not list the manufacturer, cost is $59. The setback says it rises and moves the bars back ~ 1 inch. The riser states a .87 rise and .47 inch rearward move.

Seeing if anyone has used either of these and their thoughts.

I have 775 miles on the bike and I may be fine, just take some time to adjust to a new riding position.

Thanks

Leon Franklin
San Antonio, TX

[boxerr]

I had an R1150RT, and would have loved to have risers on that.
Not too many bits available in Australia when I had the bike.

I currently have 2 Beemers, both with risers, 1 with riser/setback, and they make the world of difference to arm, shoulder pain.

Either will make a difference.

[dnixon]

I have the Surburban bar risers. It actually is a 1" straight up rise. However, since the fork is angled, you see the numbers listed. I did find it more comfortable. It also helped when I put the low seat instead of the standard seat. Remember, you but going down one inch raises everything else up one inch :clap

[lenrt1200st]

I have the Surburban bar risers. It actually is a 1" straight up rise. However, since the fork is angled, you see the numbers listed. I did find it more comfortable. It also helped when I put the low seat instead of the standard seat. Remember, you but going down one inch raises everything else up one inch :clap

+1
I had the MV, Creative Cycle Concepts raisers installed on my 06 R 1200 ST. It a noticeable improvement.

Len

[TomfromMD]

I have the Surburban bar risers. It actually is a 1" straight up rise. However, since the fork is angled, you see the numbers listed. I did find it more comfortable. It also helped when I put the low seat instead of the standard seat. Remember, you but going down one inch raises everything else up one inch :clap
Add in the lowered pegs and change the OEM low seat to one by Rick Mayer and you've got my setup.
A side benefit of the bar risers is an improved field of vision in the mirrors.
Tom

[Raevyn]

I had the SW-Motech barback/riser installed on my F650CS. World of difference....Twisted Throttle.com carries them.

I too went with a solo Rick Mayer seat which added about an inch of height. The ride is now very comfortable with much less stress on my hands and back.

For me it was about making the bike fit me, not the other way around. Little tweaks make the difference.

[Greenwald]

I had the SW-Motech barback/riser installed on my F650CS. World of difference....Twisted Throttle.com carries them.

I too needed the handlbars back a bit for better ergonomics.

Bought them thru TwistedThrottle.com and could not be happier. Easy self-install.

Better long-distance posture, no undue stress on the brake and hydraulic lines, and moved the grips (and my hands) more out of the mirrors, improving rear visibility.

[SilverRT]

+2 for Suburban Machinery riser. I've had a set on my R1200RT and feel it has made a difference on long rides. Most folks don't even know I've added the riser since the aluminum is very close to stock. I used the corner of the mirror that is still covered by my hands for mounting convex mirrors. Thats about all you want to move without extending your cables.

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