Sore wrists, need handlebar riser!

[famousperson]

Does anybody (aftermarket, BMW) make a riser w/ setback for the R12R? I'm coming off an HD Sportster and just can't get used to that little forward lean.

[rmak]

Hello Mr. Person,
Check back about a page for a topic on bar risers. Moto-Techniques were recommended there. I got that brand after reading the thread and I'm very happy with them. There was a mention of another riser but I can't remember the name, so you are on your own locating that one.

Maybe someone else can help you there.

[famousperson]

You're right, good thread. The Moto Techniques are ugly as sin. Does anybody have the link for MV Verholen's web site?

[NHighCotton]

Check these out - http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/pr ... /2015/246/

and - http://www.creativecycleconcepts.com/

[ka5ysy]

Bar riser report here, with photos. (the risers are after the intercom report)

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.c ... stcount=45


Doug

[qgaex]

Hi person

This is verholen: http://www.verholen.de/

I got their risers and they are quite nice to look at and improve comfort substantially.
Though there is some pull on the brake line when turning the handlebar all left. But I believe that's still tolerable.

Cheers

qgaex
*inelevatedposition*

[OlyVR]

I had/have both the Moto-Techniques and the Verholen.
They provided me with the same rise and setback - ergo same comfort.
I was cheap and bought the Moto-Techniques and was quite happy with them and really didn't see the point in spending the extra money on the MV's, until I found a set on ebay for $70. Then the looks won.
If you want to try out the Moto-Techniques I sell you mine for $20. Let me know if you're interested.

[Acpantera]

I would like to see a 1 to 2 inch riser with no set back. If anyone knows of one please speak up....Thanks

[Acpantera]

I think I found a nice riser from genmar but I don't know if the R12 bar is the same size as the R1150 bar. (no listings for th 12 yet) Anyone Know if the bars are the same diameter??

[famousperson]

I installed the Moto-Techniques risers I got from OlyVR today. Took me about ten minutes, if that. They fit perfectly, just tightening up the right hand cables a little bit when the forks are turned hard to the left. The rise is about 25mm, and the setback about 40mm.

Took the bike out for a 100+ mile run and am VERY pleased. Although my posture does not seem noticably more upright, the sore wrists and arms are gone, with less numbing of the right hand, less fatigue in the clutch hand. At seventy, the wind blast didn't seem any greater than when I was slightly hunched forward (I have BMW's "tall" windshield).

They're ugly as sin, though, and when I can afford them, I'll go for the ones by Verholen.

Thanks to everybody for the good input.

[OlyVR]

Since I bought mine, there are now more options:

Here are SW-Motech, that look a lot better than the Moto-Techniques and provide 1" lift and 1" pullback: https://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/p ... /2015/218/

For those that mentioned just wanting a riser w/o pullback, here's one:
https://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/p ... w/332/218/

[hass]

Does anybody (aftermarket, BMW) make a riser w/ setback for the R12R? I'm coming off an HD Sportster and just can't get used to that little forward lean.

LOL! I just test rode a R today and thought the handlebars were a bit high! I am coming off a K12S though... Oh, and I am short: 176cm (5ft 9ins).