R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Thu May 30, 2019 4:54 pm
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i have helibars risers happy with them Graham |
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I have the MV risers, they work great for me, can ride all day now. https://www.mv-motorrad.de/en/MV+Handelbar+Adapter+BMW+R1200RS+LC.htm |
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I fitted Ilium bar risers 4 weeks ago, they raise the bars up and back towards the rider. I did so reluctantly to improve ergonomics but was concerned it would spoil the looks. Have to say I am delighted wit the improvement in riding position and my concern at the looks has proven unnecessary, they match in really well. No cable adjustments required. |
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Illium here too. They work well and, again, no cable stretching. I did reroute the clutch hose, but it’s very easy to do. |
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Zitat von Gaucho im Beitrag #5 +1 on the MV riser and offset. They not only raise the bar but also brings them much closer to the driver as well. That's a big difference with the HelliBar, I believe. I may sell my MV riser/offset kit, as I am going with the full R1200R handle bar set up. I am not that tall (5"11") and need the bar even higher and closer to me. I do lots of long haul and fatigue sets in when I lean on the bar for too long. Now, if you like more the twisties and drag your knews, this set up may not suit you.
2004 R1100S Boxercup
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Zitat von BoxerFan im Beitrag #11Zitat von Gaucho im Beitrag #5 Mmm....like the idea of bar risers for comfort but I also enjoy the twisties (don't know about the knee dragging though!) |
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The solution may be not to lean on the bar? Seriously. Carrying your body weight through your core and to your legs will allow the front, steering end of the bike to do what it does best. Removing our body mass from the steering assembly transforms the bike and our comfort. Raising the bars and lowering the footrests mainly alleviates a rider problem, not a bike one. (I feel like I'm tossing in a hand grenade here). |
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Truer words have never been spoken, Sanemancured. Transformed is a great description of that, as well. It's amazing how relaxed you can be, even (especially) through the twistiy bits when you're not "white knuckling". The Heli risers on my '16 RS actually have the effect of lightening the steering effort in all situations. |
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I use the MV set-backs, also. I just completed a 5,500 mile trip the Northern Rockies. The combination of the MV risers, Corbin saddle, SW Motech footpegs, and MRA "T" windshield made the trip a joy. I think the MV risers do more than just bring the grips up and back. They seem to be rotated just a bit toward the rear. However they do it, it has worked well for me. “I would rather be ashes than dust!" ~ Jack London |
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