Question on Handlebar risers for 2008 R1200RT

[nelliott]

Does anyone have any experience with handlebar risers? I was looking at the set on Wunderlichamerica.com

Are they good to have? Make the ride more comfortable?

Do you have to change any cables or anything else? Or just add them?

Looking forward to some advice.
Thanks in advance for your comments.

 

[mneblett]

Does anyone have any experience with handlebar risers? I was looking at the set on Wunderlichamerica.com

Are they good to have? Make the ride more comfortable?

Do you have to change any cables or anything else? Or just add them?

Looking forward to some advice.
Thanks in advance for your comments.

I installed the www.MotoTechiques.com risers -- both 1" rise and 1" to the rear. $70 vs. a lot more for the Wunderlich pieces.

 

[cfargo]

I too installed the $69.95 ones from www.moto-techniques.com and love them. I saved $60.05 by not buy the $135 ones from www.wunderlichamerica.com and they are every bit as good.

 

[Dutchman]

I fitted the Wunderlich ones to my '08 RT....better price here in Europe.....

Simple to fit with no change of cables required.

For me they make a more upright riding position, less weight on arms/wrists etc.....

 

[andrewsi]

One more vote for the moto-techniques, on better price and equivalent result.

Definitely a worthwhile upgrade and about a 5 minute job overall.

 

[alzyck]

Does anyone have any experience with handlebar risers? I was looking at the set on Wunderlichamerica.com

Are they good to have? Make the ride more comfortable?

Do you have to change any cables or anything else? Or just add them?

Looking forward to some advice.
Thanks in advance for your comments.

I have the Suburban Machinery risers. No cable changes necessary.

"Good to have" depends on your size and riding style. I prefer an upright riding style for touring. They made long rides more comfortable for me, but YMMV.

 

[mneblett]

I forgot to mention with the MotoTechniques bar backs, no cable/hydraulc hose changes needed.

 

[nelliott]

Thank you everyone for your advice and comments - I will check out the links...

 

[LONERANGER]

One more vote for the Moto Techniques. I installed them in less than 10 minutes. They made a big difference for me.

 

[planepaul1949]

My issue with the handlebars was related to the angle of the bars. They seemed to "scrunch" my shoulders in by forcing my wrists to splay out. My solution was to have a machinist friend make a set of risers that reduced the handlebar angle. It worked out perfect for me. The net effect is that there is no rear offset as such, but a slight move toward a flatter handlebar angle, with the desirable rise thrown in.

 

[Atomicman52]

Do the Moto-techniques look as good as Planepaul's???

In the Moto-techniques photo (not a very good shot) the risers look like they match the top of the triple clamp on an R1150 Rt, but on a newer Rt that area is Black. so you would have 3 different finishes going on. The Black Triple clamp area, the riser and then the handlbars themselves which look more of a painted silver but still different then the silver trim on the rest of the bike?

 

[andrewsi]

Yes, they look just as good as that. I rarely even notice they're there under the metal handlebars.

 

[TGA57589]

I have suburban machinery ones on my'07 along with the peg lowering brackets. First class machining.

 

[Atomicman52]

Thanks!

 

[Atomicman52]

Yes, they look just as good as that. I rarely even notice they're there under the metal handlebars.

Can you post a photo or two?

 

[2000expilot]

Has anyone tried the Twisted Throttle handlebar risers for the R1200RT? Any feedback is appreciated.

 

[Atomicman52]

Has anyone tried the Twisted Throttle handlebar risers for the R1200RT? Any feedback is appreciated.

Those are actually manufactured by Moto-Techniques. And yes I have them on my '09 RT.

Easy to install. Fit perfectly. Work great. hard to beat at the price. The finish does not "exactly" match the handlebars, but they are totally accepatble and I am a finicky bastard! they look fine!

http://www.moto-techniques.com/513056_risers.htm

 

[riverlvr]

I installed the Wunderlich adustable setbacks and I love them. Yes they are pricier but they allow not only up & back but also varied angles and you can add up to 1" width per side. The width increased leverage in the twisties and helped my arm angles. I bought black and they look awesome.

 

[Atomicman52]

I installed the Wunderlich adustable setbacks and I love them. Yes they are pricier but they allow not only up & back but also varied angles and you can add up to 1" width per side. The width increased leverage in the twisties and helped my arm angles. I bought black and they look awesome.

They are also $235.00!

and yes the black would be sharp!

 

[greenwald]

Has anyone tried the Twisted Throttle handlebar risers for the R1200RT? Any feedback is appreciated.

Yup. Got them on my '05 R1200RT.

Easy install and no problems with brake lines being long enough for 'lock-to-lock' turns of the handlebars.

Glad I got them - the set back was just enough to enhance my riding posture and make for more comfortable touring.