Bar riser question

[grez]

This might just be me but since fitting the bar risers the bike feels a bit vague at the front. I have them adjusted to bring the bars back rather than up and am wondering if the reduced weight over the front end might be causing it, anybody else found this ? Also, how easy is it to lower the front end by dropping the forks? On the plus side it is way way more comfortable to ride now. Thanks folks.

 

[tiller269]

I did exactly the same thing. The problem is that you are now sitting more upright, which leaves you a bit more out in the air. Also the bars are now behind the headstock, which makes it feel a bit ponderous. I don't think lowering the front end will help. In fact it may feel worse, as you are steepening the head angle, although the trail will always remain the same. (steep rake = fast steering. Lots of trail, which is generally fixed = stability). I fitted new tyres recently and went with 020's in place of the tourances. This has transformed the steering completely. Not only does it feel more stable, it also steers so much nicer as well.

 

[Totoro]

I fitted some NN risers and like you found the bike much more comfortable and U Turn control was greatly increased.

But the front end does feel lighter round corners and under braking I think more time has to be taken to transfer the weight as there does not seem to be as much feel.

I've found that leaning over the front a bit more in corners improves the 'light' feeling and feedback.

How about raising the back end?

I fitted new tyres recently and went with 020's

How do they compare with tourances on mileage? Anyone know?

 

[John Armstrong]

This might just be me but since fitting the bar risers the bike feels a bit vague at the front. I have them adjusted to bring the bars back rather than up and am wondering if the reduced weight over the front end might be causing it, anybody else found this ?

Just have a look at a chopper , that might give some ideas of the extreme results of bar risers .

 

[grez]

At only 5-10 I can just about reach the ground now so raising the back is not an option, I can fall off all too easily at the best of times. I guess I will just get used to it over time.

 

[Skippy]

Got a photo??

I've got a set of the Wunderlikey up and back in the garage. Not fitted as it has to be done by the dealer cos of the ABS blah, blah.. No time/too busy/I'm a muppet etc...

Just wondered what they look like when fitted.

Skip.

 

[Welshman]

Being a cheapskate, take one large chunk of Aluminium,

Remove all parts that do not look like bar raisers and presto.

and if you slip on the stock pegs, a quick dabble with some strip steel and a welding rod and we have,

I only needed height as I am 6ft 3" not the backward, why is the ABS an issue?

Welshie

 

[grez]

Skippy, I would post a picture but am not allowed to. Fitting them is a 10 min job, when you know how and I have ABS. See my post Bar Risers on 10/06/06 to see how simple it really is.

 

[Noddy]

I've got a set of the Wunderlikey up and back in the garage. Not fitted as it has to be done by the dealer cos of the ABS blah, blah.. No time/too busy/I'm a muppet etc...Just wondered what they look like when fitted. Skip.

Any help

 

[Steptoe]

Also, how easy is it to lower the front end by dropping the forks?

Forks on a GS are only for pointing the wheel in the right direction . It's the front shock thats carrying the front end