ROX RISERS

[mbnu99]

Hi,

I fitted a set of Rox Risers on my LC but have had an issue with the routing of the brake line. I've even that some people in the US have used a banjo extention but I've not been able to find one in the UK does any one out there know where I can get one?

Thanks
Martyn

 

[zoltan]

A banjo

 

[mbnu99]

Very funny

 

[CPJS]

Undo the bold on the top of the right 'fork leg' drop the leg down and move the brake line to the other side of the leg and reassemble.
I did it on mine 6,000mls ago with no probs.

 

[mbnu99]

Already done that but it is still overly tight unfortunately, I've tried rerouting as much a possible but have yet to take feel tank completely off to see if there are any rerouting possibilities there.

 

[kurienp]

Do you have a pic somewhere of this 'banjo' extension thing that you refer to?

 

[mbnu99]

Hi juries I sure do, here you go,

http://www.iliumworks.com/BMW_Motorcycle_Accessories.cfm?pn=28-300&pID=82

 

[kurienp]

Aha! that - is here - http://www.nippynormans.com/

You have two options -
- up 25 mm here - http://www.nippynormans.com/product...y-r1200gs-lc-r1200-adventure-lc-wun-41970-011

or

- 40 mm up and back here - http://www.nippynormans.com/product...ck-r1200gs-lc-r1200adventure-lc-wun-41970-111

I use the 40 mm up and back and the cables do good.

 

[zoltan]

Very funny

Couldn't help it

 

[WindyChuffer]

I never understood why risers are needed, particularly for road riding, given that the GS is of such a relaxed, upright riding position.

 

[Shamone]

Different torso and arm lengths


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[mbnu99]

Hi WindyChuffer, it's all a matter of perspective really, I've got a short reach and therefore without them have to lean forward which puts weight on the wrists and palms, an uncomfortable experience

 

[WindyChuffer]

Hi WindyChuffer, it's all a matter of perspective really, I've got a short reach and therefore without them have to lean forward which puts weight on the wrists and palms, an uncomfortable experience

Yeah but folks lean forwards on sports bikes and manage without risers and without leaning on the wrists. Isn't it down to core strength?

 

[CPJS]

Yeah but folks lean forwards on sports bikes and manage without risers and without leaning on the wrists. Isn't it down to core strength?

No it's not!
It is normally down to getting older and the wrists crying enough. I had VFR for 11 years and up until year 10 no probs then the wrists started aching road riding, track days on my R6 were no problem, it's just something about road riding, that's when I changed to adventure type bikes but I still need up and back risers to keep a bend at the elbow otherwise I am riding straight armed, no good for control.

 

[Troublesome]

No it's not!
It is normally down to getting older and the wrists crying enough. I had VFR for 11 years and up until year 10 no probs then the wrists started aching road riding, track days on my R6 were no problem, it's just something about road riding, that's when I changed to adventure type bikes but I still need up and back risers to keep a bend at the elbow otherwise I am riding straight armed, no good for control.

Someone recommended these to me as i struggle with slow manouvers, (short female) does it really help?

 

[mbnu99]

Hi here I'm quite sure too and they work for me. . Only issue can be the routing of the brake cable. . . I've see on a U.S forum some people have fitted a banjo extension but I've not been able to find them in the UK.

 

[kurienp]

troublesome, it is more to do with your riding position. if you have a GS, the ideal position is to sit straight-ish (where you are comfortable) with your arms relaxed, a little bent at your elbows and reaching the bars . If the risers help you to achieve this position, then yes, it will help. The more comfortable you are on your bike, the better you can ride it.

K
PS: Slow maneuvers can be a problem when you are struggling to reach the handlebars.

 

[kurienp]

Someone recommended these to me as i struggle with slow manouvers, (short female) does it really help?

troublesome, it is more to do with your riding position. if you have a GS, the ideal position is to sit straight-ish (where you are comfortable) with your arms relaxed, a little bent at your elbows and reaching the bars . If the risers help you to achieve this position, then yes, it will help. The more comfortable you are on your bike, the better you can ride it.

K
PS: Slow maneuvers can be a problem when you are struggling to reach the handlebars.

 

[daesimps]

I've just fit Rox vario risers and there was no need for a banjo extension. I just moved the lines and cables to the outside of the fork and used cable ties to hold them as detailed on their instructions. No stretching tightness or pinching. I have mine set more back than up as I needed to bring the bars closer rather than make them higher

 

[Ozz]

I've got Rox Risers on and have not had to move the lines at all. No tightness or rev increases as the bars go lock to lock. Mine are up and back and I'm 6'5".