ROX, Handlebar Riser Ergo Question

[sail2xxs]

I've been reading the various threads about bar risers from ROX, Twisted Throttle, etc. and was wondering if anyone who has installed bar risers could give me a bit of help trying to figure out what to get. In the midst of a divorce so I am not in a position to do a lot of "testing" and shipping back and forth.

I'm 6'3", 34" inseam, seat is in the high position. On my 800 GS, I had 1 3/4" risers, and they were a perfect fit for both long distance highway trips and playing on singletrack standing on the pegs.

From what I'm reading, it seems like the ROX 1 3/4" risers may be the ticket, but I'd very much like confirmation from anyone who is approximately the same height.

Thanks,

Chris

 

[SpeedStar]

Hi Chris, the Rox 1.75" riser will only work standing somewhat vertical unless you switch the bolts to a low profile head. Blue eyes posted a thread showing this mod and it allows you to tilt them forward or back.

The Rox 2" will tilt but have too much tension on the hydraulic lines at full turn.
Tabasco is offering longer lines now if you go this route.

Rox also makes a Pro-block riser. It puts the bars 1.4" up and back from stock position.
I have these and it is a good fit. I would prefer it a little further back but this is as far back I can go without changing the lines.

Good luck.

 

[maddog5150]

I have also been wanting to mess with bar risers, but did not want to spend a lot of $ yet as I am still saving up to get me some Jesse bags! I went this route (for now at least) because they are really affordable. I like them so far, but not sure they are perfect. I only have about 200 miles with them so I will leave them for a while to get a better feel for what I might want. I like the height, but I think I would like to be able to bring the bars a little more back. But they are for sure an improvement over stock for me.

I think Tobasco might have originally posted the link to these, so I can't take the credit for finding them....

Bought mine here:
http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/productDetail.do;jsessionid=1D6F0C6978AD1DD300F759A33840ABE2?webCatId=12&webTypeId=70&navTitle=Handlebars-Control&navType=type&prodFamilyId=25849&stockId=212332&ref=gmc

In the end I think would like the greater range of movement and adjust-ability of the 2" ROX risers, but then I have to get new brake and clutch lines as well........ jury is still out
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[~TABASCO~]

I just got some 1.5" risers from rocky Mt parts that where $20.. work great, if they are tall enough for you...

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/productDetail.do?navType=type&webTypeId=70&navTitle=Handlebars-Control&webCatId=12&keyword=bar+risers&prodFamilyId=25849

 

[~TABASCO~]

I have also been wanting to mess with bar risers, but did not want to spend a lot of $ yet as I am still saving up to get me some Jesse bags! I went this route (for now at least) because they are really affordable. I like them so far, but not sure they are perfect. I only have about 200 miles with them so I will leave them for a while to get a better feel for what I might want. I like the height, but I think I would like to be able to bring the bars a little more back. But they are for sure an improvement over stock for me.

I think Tobasco might have originally posted the link to these, so I can't take the credit for finding them....

Bought mine here:
http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/productDetail.do;jsessionid=1D6F0C6978AD1DD300F759A33840ABE2?webCatId=12&webTypeId=70&navTitle=Handlebars-Control&navType=type&prodFamilyId=25849&stockId=212332&ref=gmc

In the end I think would like the greater range of movement and adjust-ability of the 2" ROX risers, but then I have to get new brake and clutch lines as well........ jury is still out
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Yep, that's what I have and they work GREAT for me... Did you polish your riders and the bolts?

 

[sail2xxs]

Thanks guys! I've read the various riser threads, but the thing I'm trying to find out is what seems to work best for people around my height.

If you could post your height/inseam, I think that would go a long way to figuring out what might work.

For example: Height 6'3", inseam 34" using xx riser. This information might be helpful to other folks who are trying to figure out which riser to get.

Chris

 

[maddog5150]

Thanks guys! I've read the various riser threads, but the thing I'm trying to find out is what seems to work best for people around my height.

If you could post your height/inseam, I think that would go a long way to figuring out what might work.

For example: Height 6'3", inseam 34" using xx riser. This information might be helpful to other folks who are trying to figure out which riser to get.

Chris

I am 5'11", inseam 32+" inches, using the Tusk $20 (30mm) bar risers

For me I have found in general I like to have my bars back a bit. I sit pretty much bolt upright with no forward lean and I like to have my elbows bent a touch.

 

[sail2xxs]

Thanks maddog! That's exactly the type of info I was looking for! Does the bar position feel good standing on the pegs, or would you prefer it to be a bit higher?

Chris

 

[maddog5150]

It is much better for standing, but I think if I were planning to be standing a ton, then I would for sure go a bit higher, and for your height, I would guess you would need/like a higher set up. I think the 2" ROX risers with Tobasco's brake and clutch lines set up would be the ideal set up. This would give you a huge range of motion, fore, aft, and rotation without having to worry about the tension on the lines.

But, as I said, need too much $$$ for other farkles on the list!!! I am getting the bike set up and dialed in for Alaska in 2013, but also for daily commuting. I really need saddlebags....

 

[sail2xxs]

After doing a bit too much reading here at work, I think you're right baout the 2" ROX and Tabasco's longer lines being the solution.

I was hoping to ride the bike to AK next year, but life is a little too unpredictable right now to get my hopes up too high.

Regarding panniers, I had a quick email exchange with the folks at Happy Trail - they will be producing goodies for the S10 within the next month or so. I've been quite happy with their panniers and racks when I had them on my KLR and 800 GS.

These guys have some comparable panniers, onyl they anodize, rather than powdercoat: www.motorradalukoffer.de or www.aluminium-panniers.co.uk
They use SWMotech racks, and have been exceptionally and impressively responsive to questions.


Chris

 

[maddog5150]

Yep, that's what I have and they work GREAT for me... Did you polish your riders and the bolts?

Nope, no polishing. Mine just came that way....

 

[Koinz]

::026:: I ordered and received one of these as well. I haven't had a chance to try it out yet due to the rain. Looking forward to it. Noticed the bars needed some adjustment even during the Demo rides wayyyy back when we were waiting. Funny how that seems so long ago already.

I have also been wanting to mess with bar risers, but did not want to spend a lot of $ yet as I am still saving up to get me some Jesse bags! I went this route (for now at least) because they are really affordable. I like them so far, but not sure they are perfect. I only have about 200 miles with them so I will leave them for a while to get a better feel for what I might want. I like the height, but I think I would like to be able to bring the bars a little more back. But they are for sure an improvement over stock for me.

I think Tobasco might have originally posted the link to these, so I can't take the credit for finding them....

Bought mine here:
http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/productDetail.do;jsessionid=1D6F0C6978AD1DD300F759A33840ABE2?webCatId=12&webTypeId=70&navTitle=Handlebars-Control&navType=type&prodFamilyId=25849&stockId=212332&ref=gmc

In the end I think would like the greater range of movement and adjust-ability of the 2" ROX risers, but then I have to get new brake and clutch lines as well........ jury is still out
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[sail2xxs]

Jaxon -

Do you stock various riser heights at your shop? Do you do installs? Kind of chicken when it comes to playing with brake-related tubing.

Thanks,

Chris

 

[colorider]

just my 400,000 mile riding opinion. Opinions vary. So I'm sorry I'm not warming up to these misguided mods, but that is what they are and I must convey my opinion as I've had motorcycles with low bars, high bars, and all in between and the high is worst.

How much of that was ridden standing up on the pegs? I ask because many times the reason why people add risers is to increase the comfort while riding off road while standing on the pegs. Totally different than sitting in the saddle and cruising down the highway.

 

[SisuTen]

If you ride any long distance, high bars are the worst of the misguided mods. Lower bars are always better for long distance. Of course I'm not talking of bars like a roadrace bike has.

Which is it, Ron? High, medium or low bars? You're contradicting yourself.

How long are your arms? You apparently are long trunk, short legs and long arms (the key). I'm 5'11", 34 inseam, 32 inch arms (short trunk, long legs, average arms). I couldn't ride your setup comfortably. I need the stock bars back an inch or so and up some. I actually need the pegs down a little. You and I have the same inseam. Are the pegs good for you?

The best setup depends on the bike and the rider, and personal preference. I actually know someone who loves their "Ape Hangers". Baffles the Hell out of me, but he's happy, and rides many miles (of course he has the physical geometry of a lowland gorilla)

Paul

 

[Don in Lodi]

Thanks guys! I've read the various riser threads, but the thing I'm trying to find out is what seems to work best for people around my height.
If you could post your height/inseam, I think that would go a long way to figuring out what might work.
For example: Height 6'3", inseam 34" using xx riser. This information might be helpful to other folks who are trying to figure out which riser to get.
Chris

6'2", 32/33" inseam... two inch Rox adjustable lets me stand at ease, and they got rid of that sport bike lean I had reaching for the bars. The only little niggle there is I've also got the lowered pegs from Twisted. So technically I would need even taller risers to be comfortable standing. I've got Tabasco's longer lines on my short list. I've moved the lever perches as far in as the hand guards will easily allow to lighten the tension on the hoses. I don't know about others, but I spend very little time at full lock, I'm not concerned with the tension on the hoses overmuch.

 

[sail2xxs]

6'2", 32/33" inseam... two inch Rox adjustable lets me stand at ease, and they got rid of that sport bike lean I had reaching for the bars. The only little niggle there is I've also got the lowered pegs from Twisted. So technically I would need even taller risers to be comfortable standing. I've got Tabasco's longer lines on my short list. I've moved the lever perches as far in as the hand guards will easily allow to lighten the tension on the hoses. I don't know about others, but I spend very little time at full lock, I'm not concerned with the tension on the hoses overmuch.

Thanks Don! Saving up for the 2" risers and lines now.

Did you find the lower pegs to be worth it? I had Fastway F5 footpegs on the 800 GS, and liked the lower postion and huge platform. The Twisted pegs seem to be a straight drop, instead of moving forward slightly, which would be nice. No news from F5 on pegs for the S10.

 

[sail2xxs]

6'2", 34" inseam. Stock works perfect. I'd be shot before adding any of those risers. If you must just get high bars. If you ride any long distance, high bars are the worst of the misguided mods. Lower bars are always better for long distance. Of course I'm not talking of bars like a roadrace bike has. We don't have those. The bars are plenty high enough for long distance comfort. Just my 400,000 mile riding opinion. Opinions vary. So I'm sorry I'm not warming up to these misguided mods, but that is what they are and I must convey my opinion as I've had motorcycles with low bars, high bars, and all in between and the high is worst.

Ron - this is a question of individual ergonomics and bike use. I'm not far behind you in miles... My ST 1300 was absolutely perfect bone stock. The ST 1100 had adjustable bars from the PO, and was perfect after a little tweaking. The PC 800 was perfect bone stock. 800 GS needed 1 3/4" risers, and was a comfortable BBG bike thereafter. The risers, and lowered pegs, made the bike fit me perfectly. I would like to be a bit more upright on the S10 on the road, and would like to have a more balanced stance and reach when standing on the pegs off road.

Chris

 

[big dave]

Ron - this is a question of individual ergonomics and bike use.
Chris

Exactly

The main driver to my changes was that with the original bars I found my arms almost locked in a straight position. This made the bike control quite cumbersome.
A slight rise of 11/4 inches has resulted in providing me with more relaxed arms with a slight bend at the elbow, which makes steering so much more smoother.

I accept I may have compromised the aerodynamics by sitting a little more upright but as far as I am concerned the overall ride is much better.

BD

 

[Koinz]

Exactly

The main driver to my changes was that with the original bars I found my arms almost locked in a straight position. This made the bike control quite cumbersome.
A slight rise of 11/4 inches has resulted in providing me with more relaxed arms with a slight bend at the elbow, which makes steering so much more smoother.

I accept I may have compromised the aerodynamics by sitting a little more upright but as far as I am concerned the overall ride is much better.

BD
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