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Sore wrists, need handlebar riser!
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 7:39 pm
by 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.
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 8:15 pm
by 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.
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 9:19 pm
by famousperson
You're right, good thread. The Moto Techniques are ugly as sin. Does anybody have the link for MV Verholen's web site?
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:36 pm
by NHighCotton
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 11:09 pm
by ka5ysy
Bar riser report here, with photos. (the risers are after the intercom report)
http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.c ... stcount=45
Doug
Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 6:17 am
by 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*
Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 9:54 am
by 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.
Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 10:17 pm
by 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
Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 11:21 am
by 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??
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:36 pm
by 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.
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 1:14 pm
by 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/
Re: Sore wrists, need handlebar riser!
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 12:47 pm
by hass
famousperson wrote: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).