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Old 01-13-2010 | 08:47 PM
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Risers?

Evening everyone. I wanted to ask about risers for a stock 2000 SH. I like having my bike the way it is but my wrists are killing me after riding anything more than about 50 miles a day. I do not want to change anything as far as bars or make any alterations to fairings (anything really, I love the natural beauty).

I do not know a whole lot about different risers or anything for the SH but have read that you can get a set that raise the stock bars about 3/4" to help relieve wrist and neck/back pain.

Can someone more knowledgeable chime in here and shed some more light on this for me? Can I get a set that will not change the bike other than raising the stock bars? (Are the stock bars are clip-ons?)

Is one brand better? More preferred?

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Old 01-13-2010 | 09:42 PM
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like I wrote in another thread, I have the clip-ons up to top of forks and back about 1/2" and rotated foot pegs back and up. Ride with little to no weight on wrists. Light on grips, steering input(countersteer) then lighten up again. Weight pegs and use core for support. I usually only ride 100-200miles at a time, so this works for me. If you ride longer, this may help as an alternate to your method if you can't hold yourself with your core/legs. My neck does bother me sometimes more than others, but I just bought an inversion table to see if I can get it loosened a bit.

I believe the OEM shield being low helps to hold you up a bit compared to the Double Bubble, so it may be better for using the wind for support at speed.
I trained myself to sit straight, hips forward, back arched when driving truck, so I guess it carried over to my riding position. Seems contradictory initially to sit erect and be relaxed at the arms and hands, but that's the way it works for me.
Old 01-13-2010 | 09:45 PM
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One brand of risers I know is Genmar. They simply raise the stock clipons. You could also use VFR bars, or if you have the $ convertibars are really nice as they offer a range of adjustments.
Old 01-13-2010 | 10:08 PM
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I used the Genmar and they made a huge difference, especially on those long rides. They shift your weight just enough that you don't get the pain in your hands and wrists.

I attached a pic so you can see how they look.
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Old 01-13-2010 | 10:18 PM
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There aren't any risers which allow for a .75 inch lift with OEM clipons 'cause before you lift the stock clipons that high, you've run out of fork tube to attach them to.
Old 01-14-2010 | 05:04 AM
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in my case, i think too that it helps that the front is lowered(forks raised) and the rear is raised in addition to the altered bar and peg positions. Riding position is much more comfortable. Whatever alterations necessary to keep pressure off hands/wrists are worth the effort in terms of comfort and handling. Experiment till you get it right for your body size.
Old 01-14-2010 | 07:13 AM
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I liked mine and now they are for sell if anybody needs them just pm me...$50+ship
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Old 01-14-2010 | 07:19 AM
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Thanks everyone.

FL02: I may be in touch with you after I take a look at bills and everything in a few weeks.
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Originally Posted by eersfanpilot
Thanks everyone.

FL02: I may be in touch with you after I take a look at bills and everything in a few weeks.
Okay
Old 01-14-2010 | 07:55 AM
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I've been quite happy with the Helibars. I'm not sure if they still make them for the hawk though but I imagine they could be requested.
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Old 01-14-2010 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by cosean
I used the Genmar and they made a huge difference, especially on those long rides. They shift your weight just enough that you don't get the pain in your hands and wrists.

I attached a pic so you can see how they look.
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