Handlebar Riser Installation 2003 R1150R

[110164]

I would like to install a set of risers on to my 03 R1150R. I've done a forum-search and found there are quite a few manufacturers to choose from. If anyone has any updated input on the performance of these risers, I would appreciate it. Also, is there any major surgery involved with the installation, ie. are all the relative handlebar cables and connections still long enough and don't become strained?

Thanks.

[glennhendricks]

http://www.ascycles.com/images/products/I/installedRTrisers.jpg Put these on my RT, took about an hour. Everything fit just fine.

It pushed the bars back about an inch and up about an inch. Less pressure on my arms and wrists, more upright seating position. Got them at ASCycles.com for about $60.

[110164]

Was there any noticeable wind resistance (helmet vibration) over your windshield after the installation?

[mcollect]

You said a R1150R correct not aan RT. If so I have installed two different risers on my RR. The Verholens were a piece of art but had to change them when I installed a Parabellum scout as their tops were not flat. I installed a set of moto techniques. While doing the first set I removed some overtightened ties near the steering head, you should do this as a preventative measure to keep the wires from fraying, and the addition was a snap.

[110164]

You said a R1150R correct not aan RT. If so I have installed two different risers on my RR. The Verholens were a piece of art but had to change them when I installed a Parabellum scout as their tops were not flat. I installed a set of moto techniques. While doing the first set I removed some overtightened ties near the steering head, you should do this as a preventative measure to keep the wires from fraying, and the addition was a snap.
The reason I ask about wind resistance is I've installed a BMW windshield for touring, and when I used a gel seat pad on a recent long trip, my body was raised just enough for the wind to cause annoying wind-shake to my head (FYI I'm getting a custom seat in a couple of weeks time). I ditched the gel pad. I suppose moving the bars up an inch or so and back about 5/8" shouldn't raise my body up to cause the same problem, but I had to ask.

I saw a Moto Techniques ad in the ON and their product goes for about $50 (Wunderlich is over $300:scratch ). How do you like your Moto Techs?

[awagnon]

I have the Moto-tech risers on my 2004 1150R. Takes 30 minutes to install and all the hoses, cables, and wires are plenty long enough. I agree with the earlier post about loosening the overly tight zip ties on all the main wiring bundles when you do the mod.

I recently installed a Wunderlich Touring Wellness bar on the R-bike. It actually moved the grips an inch closer to me than the Moto-tech bar-backs. However, I removed them and put the Moto-techs back on because the Wunderlich bars were just too wide for my comfort and the extra width negated the extra closeness.

[110164]

Awagon,

It sounds like you like your Moto Techs. Do you have the 5/8in setback or the 1-1/4in?

[awagnon]

It sounds like you like your Moto Techs. Do you have the 5/8in setback or the 1-1/4in?

I have the 1" rise with 1 1/4 " setback. I notice they've gone up in price since I paid about $35 dollars for them a couple of years ago. Still, I believe they are well made and worth the money. You might want to look on the R1150R forum at http://r1150r.net as they sometimes show up in their classifieds section.

[110164]

I'm ordering a set from the manufacturer, thanks for you input, much appreciated. I'm getting the 1-1/4in setback.

[110164]

This would've taken a lot less time to do if there were not so many zipties holding the cables in place. It was like someone bought the jumbo size bag of ties from Costco and used the whole lot. The biggest offender was, of course, hardest to reach. Hint: Cut the zipties before you begin. But I digress.

I purchased the 1 inch up, 1-1/4 inch back variety. They arrived in about a week and come with clear instructions. The quality is good and almost a match color-wise. You do - briefly - need a helper (a long suffering spouse will do) to hold the bars while you install the risers. I marked the handlebars with a Sharpie before I removed them from the original clamps, which made it easier to line-up on the new risers. When installed, the untrained eye wouldn't know that these were aftermarket. I took the bike on a test run and I like the seating position, it seemed more comfortable but a multi-day trip will be the ultimate test. I have a BMW windshield on my bike and I did feel a different sensation around the top of my head while travelling over 60 mph. There seemed to be a little more wobble than before, but not annoying enough to go back to the original setup. Again, a multi-day trip will help me evaluate the setup. One thing of note, is that now, my crappy little mirrors are magically functional. Bonus. The whole procedure should take about half an hour.

[k2m]

I've got a 04 R1150R and installed Moto Techniques USA risers and have been very happy with the effect. They look like they came from the same billet. Their ad is on the bottom of August 08 owner news, page 45, bottom right

[Troutluck]

+1 on the Moto-Techs. Nice people to deal with on the phone, too. Very high quality machine work.

I found the difference to be very noticeable in riding position. More comfortable. No difference in noise, but the BMW sport 'shield was so noisy, it probably wouldn't have mattered. Cee Baileys now.

[110164]

I'm happy with mine. At first I installed the 1-1/4" inch back style but didn't like the strain on the cables.

I sent MT an email voicing my concern, and they shipped out the 5/8" to me immediately, I shipped the 1-1/4" back to them. No questions asked, really good service. Would definitely recommend this company to anyone.