Fitting high rise handlebars on a sports bike?

[Nat]

Hi kiwibiker land. I put my Kawasaki 636 into hibernation for about 18 months (due to a number of reasons I was unable to ride it for about that long) anyway now I've got it back onto the road and I took it for a ride yesterday. Man it's good to be back on the road! But, it didn't take very long before my wrists were aching.

So now I'm thinking of my options. Has anyone had any experience fitting high rise handlebars to their sports bike? I had a search but couldn't find anything helpful.

Any help/ advice much appreciated.

[unstuck]

Just do it. http://www.myspace.com/hawks69/photos/3840027 :Punk::Punk:

[DrunkenMistake]

Just do it. http://www.myspace.com/hawks69/photos/3840027 :Punk::Punk:

Its like a cruiser and a sports bike crashed into each other and the end result was something that looked like it had been eaten, digested then shat back out..

[Hitcher]

Sell it and buy a Z1000.

[bogan]

The common options are high rise clip ons, or dirt bike bars. I went for the later. Either could probably be bought as a bolt on kit.

However, if your wrists are aching because you are putting to much weight on them, then bars alone will not fix that, you also need to look into seating and footpeg position, or grip with your knees and support your weight through your back.

[hayd3n]

relax why grip bars so hard????

[BoristheBiter]

As I have been told they don't spend thousands of dollars on development to put the wrong bars on. (wasn't quite that but the principle is the same).

Like has been said look at your riding position.
Did you have this problem before you put it into hibernation? if not what has changed?

[Nat]

Sell it and buy a Z1000.

Hmm, could be a goer...


The common options are high rise clip ons, or dirt bike bars. I went for the later. Either could probably be bought as a bolt on kit.

However, if your wrists are aching because you are putting to much weight on them, then bars alone will not fix that, you also need to look into seating and footpeg position, or grip with your knees and support your weight through your back.

I'll look into these options, are there any bolt on kits you specifically reccomend? Yup, support your weight with your knees etc is good form, but no matter how you do it, the racer crouch position is uncomfortable when crawling through traffic!

[bogan]

As I have been told they don't spend thousands of dollars on development to put the wrong bars on. (wasn't quite that but the principle is the same).

Actually, that's exactly what they do, spend thousands of dollars developing the ergonomics for your average person. If you don't fit the average, then those will be the wrong bars/footpegs etc.

[bogan]

I'll look into these options, are there any bolt on kits you specifically reccomend? Yup, support your weight with your knees etc is good form, but no matter how you do it, the racer crouch position is uncomfortable when crawling through traffic!

Yeh thats what I found, no I DIY'd mine so not sure of brands. You could search customfighters or hawkgtforum to see what others use. Its a common mod on both those sites, and the guys on hawkgtforum really know their shit (though you'll probably need to do a google search cos the site search is shit).

[BoristheBiter]

Actually, that's exactly what they do, spend thousands of dollars developing the ergonomics for your average person. If you don't fit the average, then those will be the wrong bars/footpegs etc.

That's bar position not type of bars.

[bogan]

That's bar position not type of bars.

Its both, the type of bars they choose will limit the positions available, and fairly often they are not adjustable at all.

[yod]

Sell it and buy a Z1000.

You're beginning to sound like one of those stuck record things. I understand a new bike can do that.

Passed one today actually, just south of Taumarunui (just finished the 8 Mile Junction road on the way back from Auckland and it was fookin splendiferous, but that's another story), it was a lovely beast, in black, but on a trailer, poor thing.

[Gingin]

Fitted a set of Danmoto hi rise clipons to the VFR, took substantial pressure off the wrists and gave better sitting position ( wanted something a little more upright). Now in process of making footpeg lowering adaptors

[Coolz]

Give it a week or two for your body to adapt before you go changing things. When my VX was off the road I had a XJ600 to ride. Completely different riding position and I got cramp in the legs the first few times I rode it. After a couple of weeks I found it to be a very comfortable bike.

[carburator]

break out the allen keys and setup the levers to the right angle to your wrists..

if your putting that much forward pressure on your wrists and bars
either your not suited to the bike or need to look how you ride it..

[tigertim20]

why has this only just become an issue? was it an issue before?

give it another week or two of riding before jumping the gun and modding, it might just be that with no riding for a while, your body needs to just get used to it again.

if you are going to put risers on a sportsbike, do some measurements first and make sure they wont hit the fairings or anything else.

[Coldrider]

Hmm, could be a goer...I can vouch for the comfort of an anniversary fireblade, but you'd soon not be able to ride for another 18 months.

[george formby]

Go get some rides on "street fighters". Tuono's, S'triples, Z1000, etc. Basically softened sprotbikes but my pick for the highway. You can sit back a bit without losing control. Compromising. You can keep your arse on the seat & still get the bike on it's ear through a corner.

[BoristheBiter]

Its both, the type of bars they choose will limit the positions available, and fairly often they are not adjustable at all.

That is why you buy a particular type of bike.
If you want to ride sports bike you have a standard sport bike position. Likewise for a tourier or a dirt bike or street-fighter.

You wouldn't buy a motard then complain about the riding position so change the bars would you? OK maybe YOU would.

[bogan]

That is why you buy a particular type of bike.
If you want to ride sports bike you have a standard sport bike position. Likewise for a tourier or a dirt bike or street-fighter.

You wouldn't buy a motard then complain about the riding position so change the bars would you? OK maybe YOU would.

See, I never understood this mentality, why not buy the bike you want, then change it to be the bike you really want and enjoy? Seems stupid to avoid changing the layout just cos the manufacturer thinks one size fits all. They don't make a standard sports-bike position either, it'll vary slightly from bike to bike, new bars can get you the old sportbike position you find comfortable, on the new bike you find awesome. Or new bars and pegs can allow you to ride the bike you like, in a much more comfortable position, allowing longer more enjoyable, and arguably safer rides.

Actually I wouldn't, cos I like motard riding position, tis why I put fatbars on my sportsbike after all.

Have you ever had to choose a bike further down your list of desired bikes due to the comfort level/riding position?

[Banditbandit]

Sell it and buy a Z1000.

Didn't take you long to forget the 1250 did it ...


why has this only just become an issue? was it an issue before?

give it another week or two of riding before jumping the gun and modding, it might just be that with no riding for a while, your body needs to just get used to it again.

if you are going to put risers on a sportsbike, do some measurements first and make sure they wont hit the fairings or anything else.

Yeah .. that's a good idea ...

I've had a couple of mates put higher bars (not risers) on sports bikes .. one put flat bars asn the other put Mot-cross style bars on .. had to muck around with tghe top of the triple tree as there were no mount points for the bars (clip ons wrap around the fork staunchions) .. adn they had to muck around with the fairing blades so they did not hit the blades with the bars ...

Me .. I can't see the point ... it changes the whole angle of the body position when riding (feet still tucked up, but the torso's sitting more upright ) I think it would be harder on the back ... as the angle at the hips is more extreme .. and at the knees ..

Just get a sports/tourer like a Bandit or something ... still quick but very comfortable long distance ... did about 800ks on the 1250 yesterday - no worries at all ...

[insane1]

try doing a search for heli-bars for your bike might be worth a look.

[FJRider]

See, I never understood this mentality, why not buy the bike you want, then change it to be the bike you really want and enjoy? Seems stupid to avoid changing the layout just cos the manufacturer thinks one size fits all. They don't make a standard sports-bike position either, it'll vary slightly from bike to bike, new bars can get you the old sportbike position you find comfortable, on the new bike you find awesome. Or new bars and pegs can allow you to ride the bike you like, in a much more comfortable position, allowing longer more enjoyable, and arguably safer rides.



I've actually seen Ape hangers fitted to a V-Rod. It was HIS bike ... What suits him (OR WHY) is not MY issue.

If the OP is happier with higher bars on HIS bike. Who really gives a fuck. It's not OUR issue. Those small minded dickheads that argue on the context of "Looks" ... should get a life ...

[\m/]

I'd suggest you allow yourself some time to get used to it again, if that fails, then consider changing the bars. As well as the hi-rise clipons there are also handlebar conversion kits available, not cheap though.
http://www.spieglerusa.com/controls/handlebar-conversion.html
http://www.thestuntfactory.com/kahabarkista.html

[Zapf]

They have hi clipon's and widebar kits for the Blackbirds. So yes doable and people do it http://www.jaws-motorcycles.co.uk/bird2.htm#risers

[Kornholio]

Hi kiwibiker land. I put my Kawasaki 636 into hibernation for about 18 months (due to a number of reasons I was unable to ride it for about that long) anyway now I've got it back onto the road and I took it for a ride yesterday. Man it's good to be back on the road! But, it didn't take very long before my wrists were aching.

So now I'm thinking of my options. Has anyone had any experience fitting high rise handlebars to their sports bike? I had a search but couldn't find anything helpful.

Any help/ advice much appreciated.

No, keep riding and you'll get used to it.

[merv]

I have Helibars on my VFR750 and they are perfect.

[AllanB]

Try F1 Engineering in Halimton - they make high riser clip ons for a number of models designed to use standard cables.

And I agree - if you like the bike but just want higher bars WTF sell it - just personalise it to suit you.

[ducatilover]

I've actually seen Ape hangers fitted to a V-Rod. It was HIS bike ... What suits him (OR WHY) is not MY issue.

If the OP is happier with higher bars on HIS bike. Who really gives a fuck. It's not OUR issue. Those small minded dickheads that argue on the context of "Looks" ... should get a life ...

Damn right!!!!!

A set of heli bars is easy to fit and you may even get away with standard cables
I'm currently looking at doing the same thing.

[AllanB]

Linky for you, give em a call.

http://rapidartnz.com/oscommerce/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=153&osCsid=3b961ab9ed8398ea41d448ea4b16f867

[ducatilover]

That's a ridiculous price. Buy a set of fully adjustable ones from Danmoto or eGay

[ellipsis]

...i'm kicking the boxes and containers and windjammery things off my Goldwing and throwing rearsets and ciip ons at it...i wont sneer at you...promise!...

[Banditbandit]

I've actually seen Ape hangers fitted to a V-Rod. It was HIS bike ... What suits him (OR WHY) is not MY issue.



I've seen six-bend bars on a V-Rod too .. the shithead could not handle the bike properly as a consequence .. his hands were nearly on the tank, about six inches apart .. and at low speed he was wobbly as hell ..

[HenryDorsetCase]

...i'm kicking the boxes and containers and windjammery things off my Goldwing and throwing rearsets and ciip ons at it...i wont sneer at you...promise!...

You WILL fit a supercharger. You know you want to.

http://www.randakks.com/Randakk%20Supercharger%20Kit.htm



It needs a taller tunnel ram so the letterbox pokes out the top of the top triple clamp. fuck yes.

[Banditbandit]

...i'm kicking the boxes and containers and windjammery things off my Goldwing and throwing rearsets and ciip ons at it...i wont sneer at you...promise!...


http://thekneeslider.com/images/goldwingbobber.jpg

http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/custom-goldwing.jpg

http://www.pipeburn.com/storage/21_01_2012_goldwing_cafe_racer_01.jpg?__SQUARESPAC E_CACHEVERSION=1327109970867

[HenryDorsetCase]

for the OP

The Poms seem to love this LSL kit out of Chermany

can't find a link to their online catalogue directly but here is a stockist: You get the idea

http://www.motorcycle-road-and-race.co.uk/catalog/lsl-motorradtechnik-c-607.html

[ellipsis]

You WILL fit a supercharger. You know you want to.

http://www.randakks.com/Randakk%20Supercharger%20Kit.htm



It needs a taller tunnel ram so the letterbox pokes out the top of the top triple clamp. fuck yes.

...yip, thats the general direction of my plans...street legal dragster...

[merv]

I bought my Helibars way back in 1996 direct from Helibars and they delivered to my door in about 6 days from Maine USA.

Website here https://www.helibars.com/

[miper]

for the OP

The Poms seem to love this LSL kit out of Chermany

can't find a link to their online catalogue directly but here is a stockist: You get the idea

http://www.motorcycle-road-and-race.co.uk/catalog/lsl-motorradtechnik-c-607.html

Fitted their top triple clamp and extended throttle cables to an sv 1000 I had. Sourced some bars here and wow what a differance in comfort.

[Zrex]

http://www.ausfr.com.au/cart/shopexd.asp?id=310

[SPP]

At one time I considered these on the R6 to make it bearable for longer street rides. Infinitely adjustable rise, sweep, angle etc.

Apex clip-ons (http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=7662)
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[Coolz]

The old Laverda Jota bars are multi adjustable. I believe you can still get them but they are expensive.

[actungbaby]

Hi kiwibiker land. I put my Kawasaki 636 into hibernation for about 18 months (due to a number of reasons I was unable to ride it for about that long) anyway now I've got it back onto the road and I took it for a ride yesterday. Man it's good to be back on the road! But, it didn't take very long before my wrists were aching.

So now I'm thinking of my options. Has anyone had any experience fitting high rise handlebars to their sports bike? I had a search but couldn't find anything helpful.

Any help/ advice much appreciated.

I take of your hands as a really really appreciated gift hehe Then i drive you around in my car

Your have to sit in the back Driving mr dazie , only kidding

There those heli bars u see on ebay bit rip of u ask me , trying going to engineering firm

I suggest small light engienering firm see about getting some custom bits alloy to fit between

What u have to lift the bars or clip ons in your case, either that or just get them to machine

you handle bar clamps, then u chould fit any stlye bar you like