Gen. Two Risers

[rider33]

the S10 has nice bars but they could stand to be a little higher. Unfortunately the angled clamps on the Gen Two bikes limits your options there. The pivoting Rox Risers are lovely but they are more of a lift than I needed and can raise some cabeling issues depending on the setting. Fortunately DonT posted a photo on an older riser thread of a firm out of Germany that makes a custom 30MM riser block for the Gen Two model, Off The Road. I was lucky enough to find a seller on EBay that was looking to part with his so I gave it a go.

First, 'really nicely made stuff that very much looks like it could be an OEM item:

Instillation was quite easy, just be sure to put a blanket over the tank to protect it and torq the top bolts to 20ft lbs first, then take the bottom clamp bolts to 20 ft lbs to lock it in.

Here would be the stock arrangement for comparison:

And there are the risers installed:

Really, they integrate better into the stock clamps than most riser blocks I've used. There do not appear to be any cabeling issues to speak of either. In terms of fit, for me it's a subtle but worthwhile change. The additional rise allows my for arms to be horizontal vs sloped down which I find to be more comfortable. I am tho, long in the torso so YMMV. I had hesitated about buying these things as there was no U.S. distributor, that was a mistake. These are likely among the best designed risers I've used and provide a worthwhile tho not extreme lift. 'Highly recommended.

 

[klunsford]

I have a set and posted pics on them. They are very good risers.

 

[Don T]

As mentioned by rider33 I also have the risers on my bike, and I agree with everything he said - well made product that are easy and simple to install - and for me the 30mm rise is spot on both sitting and standing.

 

[iClint]

Mine are in the mail BB1200Z put me on to them a few weeks ago when we went out for a ride as he had them on his S10.

 

[Stridey]

I get a pain between the shoulder blades or just below on my Gen 2 14 so am wondering if these may help that?

 

[iClint]

I get a pain between the shoulder blades or just below on my Gen 2 14 so am wondering if these may help that?

That might have more to do with the sweep, rather than height. you might need more/less sweep on the bars to solve that one not risers. I see these risers as being a solution for taller riders who are hunched over when standing.

 

[Stridey]

That might have more to do with the sweep, rather than height. you might need more/less sweep on the bars to solve that one not risers. I see these risers as being a solution for taller riders who are hunched over when standing.

Thanks for info. I'll try that!

 

[rider33]

I get a pain between the shoulder blades or just below on my Gen 2 14 so am wondering if these may help that?

Actually, on longer rides I get a bit of that too. These do seem to help that tho not solve it. For that you likely need to change the sweep which I'm not sure I'm willing to do given how nice those tapered aluminum bars are. My last touring bike was a ST1300 & I got the same pain. Changing out to MCL riser plate solved it for the most part tho it in that case it both raised the bars and changed the angle of the grips in the process. Ironically in that case the stock grips were in too tight of arc (say 7 and 5 on a clock face). Here the grips are maybe too wide (8 and 4 maybe). A few degrees of sweep can make a difference when you are holding your arms in that position for hours at a time.

 

[Don T]

I get a pain between the shoulder blades or just below on my Gen 2 14 so am wondering if these may help that?

Sometimes raising the bars helps and sometimes changing the sweep solves the problem -but often it doesn't help all that much.
In my experience the best way to avoid/get rid of pains (be that in the back, shoulders, elbows, knees or even the butt) as a result of riding is to be conscious about how you position yourself on the bike - and most importantly - make small adjustments in your riding position while riding (sit strait/slump a bit, change the bend in your arms, lift/lower your elbows, move around on the seat, move your feet on the pegs etc.) instead of just being locked in one position. The body don't like to be stationary in any position for longer periods of time.

 

[Dogdaze]

The body don't like to be stationary in any position for longer periods of time.

::026:: Especially when you get older, ie; over forty ::017::

 

[JRE]

Actually, on longer rides I get a bit of that too. These do seem to help that tho not solve it. For that you likely need to change the sweep which I'm not sure I'm willing to do given how nice those tapered aluminum bars are. My last touring bike was a ST1300 & I got the same pain. Changing out to MCL riser plate solved it for the most part tho it in that case it both raised the bars and changed the angle of the grips in the process. Ironically in that case the stock grips were in too tight of arc (say 7 and 5 on a clock face). Here the grips are maybe too wide (8 and 4 maybe). A few degrees of sweep can make a difference when you are holding your arms in that position for hours at a time.

the FJ 09 bars are perfect and several have fit them to the tenere. Go sit on one and see for yourself.

 

[rider33]

the FJ 09 bars are perfect and several have fit them to the tenere. Go sit on one and see for yourself.

I'll have to look into it, thanks. I'm just happy to be back on a bike where changing out the bars is an option....