Hi, looking at potential some bar risers. I’m 6ft. The bar feels a bit far away and low, and feel the bars being higher will help with counter steering, anyone notice any differences. Many thanks
Bar risers
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Yes on my 1300 GSA made a big difference, we’re not needed on the 1250 though . 6 foot 5 long arms and legs 
I'm 6ft2 and fitted them as like you felt like I was reaching
Made a load of difference to me on the 1250 2019 as I don't feel I have to reach so far forward now
Dead easy to fit and no issues with cables etc
these are what I bought
www.motorworks.co.uk
Made a load of difference to me on the 1250 2019 as I don't feel I have to reach so far forward now
Dead easy to fit and no issues with cables etc
these are what I bought
Handlebar riser set
MV Motorrad Technik Handlebar riser set available from Motorworks, the UKs number 1 for BMW motorcycle parts
I have bar risers on my 1250; can't say I've noticed it makes that much difference to steering, but it is a much more comfortable reach, especially when standing up occasionally (while on the bike...)
I installed the 30 mm bar risers from BMW https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176999986083.. They make the riding position a bit more comfortable, but it's not a dramatic difference. That said, the risers don’t seem to have solid contact with the underside of the handlebars, which is a bit concerning.
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They're not supposed to which is the same whether risers are fitted or not. The correct fitting method is to torque the front bolts down first with the rear bolts undone so they fit flush with the front of the riser, then torque the rear bolts down (IIRC it's 19nm) leaving the gap.
Yep, it's how they're designed. Pics of my RS below with the front sitting flush on the riser and the gap at the back. The gap allows for the bar clamps to flex slightly so they can grip the bars
Yes - You really do not want the clamps clamping themselves and not your bars!
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