R1150GS Handlebar

[a2zworks]

Hi all,
Due to an elbow injury I can't fully stretch it and I find the handlebar on my GS some what uncomfortable and I get some pain in my elbow.

Since some here have fitted the R1150R handlebar to their GS, I was wondering if any body here had the Wunderlich Touring Wellness Handlebar fitted to a R1150GS.

If so, were the cables and brake lines long enough?
Will the hand protectors fit back on?
Any improvement on original?

Thank you

 

[davegs]

Bars

Get some risers these will move the bars back a bit and it makes all ,the difference.

 

[a2zworks]

Thanks for that Dave, risers would take the h/bar even further away from me and make the problem worse.
I was thinking more in line of narrower and closer, I am 170cm/5'6".

 

[Bubb]

risers...

you can get risers that also bring the bars back towards you.....

might be worth trying....(up and back risers...various sellers)


Bubb

 

[ahebron]

Rox risers might work for you too.

Adrian

 

[Jaws100]

You could try handlebar risers...works for me

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/190371903330?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#shId

 

[a2zworks]

I will give the up & back a go and see how I go.

Nothing like first hand experience, thanks all for your feedback

 

[a2zworks]

Hi, today I installed a pair of Rox 1R-P2SS risers on my R1150GS non ABS and my brake hose is too short by approx. 60mm to 80mm

I have asked a supplier of BMW parts for advise, waiting for an answer.

I went to a brake specialist and we looked on his catalog for fittings but didn't have the correct ones.

I have emailed a supplier of BMW parts for advise, waiting for answer.

What do you think my options are? Can I use one from another model that is longer?

Paul

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Hi, today I installed a pair of Rox 1R-P2SS risers on my R1150GS non ABS and my brake hose is too short by approx. 60mm to 80mm

I have asked a supplier of BMW parts for advise, waiting for an answer.

I went to a brake specialist and we looked on his catalog for fittings but didn't have the correct ones.

I have emailed a supplier of BMW parts for advise, waiting for answer.

What do you think my options are? Can I use one from another model that is longer?

Paul

Maybe a 1150GSA one would suit and be longer

 

[a2zworks]

Thanks Johnny, I'll have to find out about the GSA hose.

Jaws, did you have to get a longer brake hose for your bike when you installed the handlebar risers?
Can you share where you sourced it from, the length and maybe how much?

Paul

 

[a2zworks]

Hi all,
I had a new longer brake hose made up today at the local brake and clutch place for AU$150, a bit more than I expected to pay but not much of a choice in little Hobart.

All set for the weekend now.

Thanks all for your feedback.

Paul

 

[a2zworks]

Well, my R1150GS has turned from a riding giraffe into riding a cheetah!!

I shaved 20 to 30mm off the foam in the seat (did that myself with an electric knife, re-glue and stapled) fitted the Rox riser/backs.

Next what I'll do is lower the pegs (which I'll have a go at making my own) as that would make it even more comfortable.

Thanks Jaws100 the risers/back did the trick.

Pablo

 

[ahebron]

Well, my R1150GS has turned from a riding giraffe into riding a cheetah!!

I shaved 20 to 30mm off the foam in the seat (did that myself with an electric knife, re-glue and stapled) fitted the Rox riser/backs.

Next what I'll do is lower the pegs (which I'll have a go at making my own) as that would make it even more comfortable.

Thanks Jaws100 the risers/back did the trick.

Pablo

This is how I did the pegs on SWMBO F650GS I didn't lower them but gave them a bigger foot print



Adrian

 

[a2zworks]

Adrian, that is exactly what I had in mind.
Great job and thanks for the pic.
I'll do them this weekend then send them away to get galvanised.

 

[newboy]

What!!! You welded on an anvil?? Isn't that heavy??





Sent from my gadget using wires n string n stuff

 

[ahebron]

What!!! You welded on an anvil?? Isn't that heavy??





Sent from my gadget using wires n string n stuff

Helps give the old girl a bit of ballast.

Adrian