Bar risers - any opinions

[Pwalo]

I'm curious if anyone has got them, and what you think of them.

I was looking at the F1 web site and see that they do a set for the SV, and was wondering what sort of difference they would make. I don't have an issue with the standard clip ons, but leverage can be a bit difficult at really low speeds.

So if you have any feedback it would be appreciated.

[James Deuce]

Ridden a Hyosung GT650R with F1's risers installed and it was brilliant, but then I'm old and like to be comfortable ahead of everything else. As you've already commented it fixed all the low speed handling "issues" that I had with the GT650 clip-ons.

[merv]

I'm a short arse who can't pull the seat forward on the bike like you can in a car so I fitted Helibars to my VFR and the improvement was well worth it. I presume F1 would be as effective.

I rang Heli up in Maine USA, quoted my credit card number, ordered the bars and they landed on my doorstep about 10 days later. Their website here http://www.helibars.com/

Photo here on my VFR http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22992&d=1136086837

You'll see the Helibars have a slightly fuller alloy mounting bracket and they have been great and I've had them on the bike since 1996.

[Mooch]

Been thinking about doing this myself. I find the 748 bars a bit low for longer rides. Check out cyclecat http://www.cyclecat.com/BR1-1.htm They have the sv's listed.

[vifferman]

I thought risers and the like were dumb, but my VTR's bars were just a tad too low for daily commuting. I found some GenMar risers on Tard Me for $100, and they worked well, lifting the bars by 19mm (which coincidentally is how much higher the bars on the later model VTRs are). I also found that there was enough fore/aft movement between the locators in the risers and bars that I could change the angle of the bars a couple of degrees, which helped comfort too.
When I traded the VTR I kept the risers and gave them to a mate with a VFR800, which has the same diameter fork tubes as the VTR (41mm). I found the VFR's bars were OK for me, so didn't need them.

[F5 Dave]

Whatever you do the bars need to be strong. I could weld up some but I wouldn't trust them for more than pushing around the garage.

F1's stuff seems a bit expensive. Until you see the quality of the workmanship.

I have some on my RF, much better than Suzuki's riding position for my 5'8" whereas most bikes fit me as if I was the target rider. I also adjusted mine so it took out some of the angle 'towards' the rider. Can't say for the SV, haven't ridden one.

[MaxB]

I put F1 risers on the ZZR. I took the bars off and measured up my ideal position before I went looking for risers. The F1s were just right.

It is only a small change but it saves my wrists and gives a better head position especially um at speed. The slightly more relaxed position allows me the time to look out for hazards, idiots etc.

[Spyked]

I've just put a set of Helibars on my SV and the difference is surprising considering the relatively small change in height. I was getting sore around the thumb joint on longer rides but that now seems ok.
I went for the Helibars because they still use all the standard lines, Convertibars offer more adjustment but are more expensive and need new throttle and brake lines which really thumps the cost up.
Keep an eye out on the SV forums for a second hand set, I got mine landed in NZ for $250 from a guy that had just swapped in a Gixxer front end and fitted them myself in about 40 minutes.
Not a hard job, but you need an impact driver for the screws in the bar-ends or you will probably munt the screws.

[dipshit]

I have saved myself some money over high-rise clip-ons or ugly handlebars and quickened the steering of my SV1000S at the same time...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1299990&postcount=40

[fredie]

my r1 yamaha has ''franks racing'' high raised clip on bars 50mm 3 way adjusterable hand machined .he sells an makes any size u like .he has sold up too 80mm high clip ons . but when u get that high u need too get longer cable .brake lines. and cut your screen fairing . very nice like a tourer bike :clap:i would not go back too stock . never way too low . crook back:argh:. cbr1000rr has 50mm high clip ons aswell . but i got them from asia ebay:yes: no more sore back or arms .wrists:third:

[wilber]

Put some f1 high risers on the tls only a couple of weeks ago ,they feel way more comfortable on my back and wrists to date ,jurys still out re a long run.
Maybe costly but as what been said before they are well made risers.

[rocketman1]

Dont bother with them dude, at highway speeds you dont need them as the wind pressure on your body, takes pressure off your wrists, also use your legs to put abit of pressure on the footpegs / straighten up your back a bit and tuck your legs into the tank a bit, sore wrist will become a thing of the past. At lower speeds you will need to put more pressure on your pegs but not alot.
Sounds like a hassle but once your used to it, its second nature.
Lastly if all else fails do some wrist and sit up exercises, just joking , not.

[F5 Dave]

Well there you go. Just do all your riding on 'Highways' (wherever they might be). :Pokey:

As for the problem you were originally worried about, low speed leverage, well, lots of wrist exercise seems to be in order. Perhaps another internet site may be more pertinent.

[N1CK]

Hey, these websites have a couple of different things somewhere about changing the bars on the sv650s.

http://www.sv650.org/
http://svrider.com/

[Denniso]

Why the hell would you want to rase the bars , as the buggers are too dam high as it is . I lowered mine about 15 mm and they feel much better , even on a short ride ( 500 ks ) . Ps improve the brakes by putting in genuine Suzuki RGV 250 pads , much better than the shit standard pads .

[rocketman1]

Yeah OK I have to back track here, although saying they probably are not necessary after 3-4 hours your back & wrists do get abit sore, I rode a SV with some risers bars, was impressed, so I invested in a set of F1 Eng risers bars, I can now say they are great, well made, a bit dear, but just done to coro loop, approx 5 hrs and no real problems. I think they are a good investment. No sore back, only minus is a bit more windage , but minimal.