Good advice above, you need to see what your 'comfortable' position on the bike is before you do anything. I am 6' with a 1200 GSA and felt myself leaning forward slightly to hold the handlebars, I really wanted to be a couple of inches back and up with my hands to avoid backache. Anyway brought and fitted Touratech handlebar risers (there are others out there)and best thing I ever did (feels strange at first though). Sam