Risers by type or Riserless V2 (sorry guys)

[emshaferii]

I was interested in gathering some data around the whole issue of risers and I was curious why Honda hasn't offered them as an option?

[EagleSix]

...your results may be skewed, as many here have installed the MCL which is not on your list!

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[SteveST1300]

Honda offer risers? Why haven't they offered any farkles for our bike? At least not in this country. :03biker:

[STumpy]

I just installed MCL risers, and I immediately noticed the difference. Without the riser, try as I might to relax, I was always putting too much pressure on the grips. This is no longer the case with the MCL riser installed, and I also noticed that my shoulder and neck felt much more relaxed.

I think if you suffer from the same conditions as above, you will also notice the bike will handle much easier in slower speeds as well. Probably because your weight is no longer putting pressure on the grips, or it could be my imagination !!

[Ken]

MCL risers here - love 'em!

[emshaferii]

sorry guys, I didn't know any other rises existed.....moderator, can you edit my poll to include MCL and Sampson?

[emshaferii]

I couldn't figure out how to edit an existing poll....please excuse my newbie mistake.

[Burger]

OK then, so what about me... Installed MCL riser plate and hated it so I removed it then installed MCL riser blocks and love them :D

I did edit the poll to distinguish between MCL riser blocks and plates by the way.

Regards,

[BigTom]

And I am the dreaded other...

I used an additional pair of top brackets direct from Mother Honda as risers on my ST1100. I feel like Goldilocks, this one is just right:)

[Elmo]

Heli...

:bow1:

Elmo

[mayner]

My risers still aren't here. Should have been here last Friday or Saturday.

I have a 550 to 600 mile ride coming up on the 3rd. Rather not attempt it on the bike as it sits now. Hell, the seat's bad enough. Without the risers I'm afraid I'll be crying for pitstops every 50 miles. :-(

Come on Postal Service!

[seiseman]

I had the Gen-Mar's and they were OK. (I did not hate them, just looking for something a little better.) I installed the MCL plate and it is working well. (And I now have a spare set of Gen-Mar's...Maybe I need to post to classifieds.)
Steve E :03biker:

[RikkSTr]

I got an '04 with Heli Risers, but they didn't fit my style and comfort. Reverted back to stock and lovin' every min of it. Handles and feels alot better to me.

I'm thinking that 'Perfect' would be another 2 inches forward and 1- 2 inches down, right about where the brake and clutch levers are now.

Anyone figured out how to move farther forward and down, more sport bike style?

[Bigfish]

Hey Burger, can you elaborate on the difference between the MCL blocks and the risers? I just installed the riser today and I like them, but will take some getting used to after 10K on the stock setup.
Bigfish

[bs]

:04biker: Have the Heli risers and they are OK but wish I had more up & back. Has anyone tried putting plates and risers together. Does that work, how much trouble with cables..??

[MadMan2945]

I have had the MCL riser plate installed for nearly a year now and must say my shoulders which used to ach, don't anymore. My forarms are much more relaxed as the natural angle of the bars fit much better now. I test rode a Triump Rocket III last week at at Demo ride day, and my arms ached for 2 hours after the 20 minute ride. I am a short squirt 5ft 6in 175lbs, and my bike is alot more comfortable to ride since the plate install. I am sure this is not the case for everyone, but for me, it was the most worthy farkle too date.
Ride long and hard,
MadMan:03biker:

[Burger]

Hey Burger, can you elaborate on the difference between the MCL blocks and the risers? I just installed the riser today and I like them, but will take some getting used to after 10K on the stock setup.
Bigfish

The blocks use the stock bar mounting plate and simply raise the bars just over and inch. As such they don't change the angle of the bars at all. The plates replace the stock mounting plate and move the bars backwards, raise them and change the angle which pulls them more into the rider.

I fitted a plate and hated it, because it was just too upright a position for a comfortable ride. I then fitted the blocks but have now removed them. In studying my posture on the bike, I realised that any risers are not really improving my sitting position, they just make it easier for me to slouch in the seat with a bent back. If I sit properly with my back and spine straight, then risers, at least for me, are completely uneccessary.

Hope that helps,

[Byron]

I've left the bars alone and been allowing my body to adjust. About 7,500 miles under my belt on the bike since March. My rides vary from 22 mile commute to work to leave the house at 06:00 AM and not return till 07:00 PM. So far so good but I think that my cruise control helps also because I can sit more up-right from time to time to relieve the arms if necessary. Standing on the pegs or stopping for a break has been my only relief on the backside but that will change soon enough.

[GRN]

MCL and loving it... happy wrists, happy half a shoulder, position lightens steering and improves handling for me.

NEXT... another oil thread :crackup

[Flymhi]

The blocks use the stock bar mounting plate and simply raise the bars just over and inch. As such they don't change the angle of the bars at all. The plates replace the stock mounting plate and move the bars backwards, raise them and change the angle which pulls them more into the rider.

I fitted a plate and hated it, because it was just too upright a position for a comfortable ride. I then fitted the blocks but have now removed them. In studying my posture on the bike, I realised that any risers are not really improving my sitting position, they just make it easier for me to slouch in the seat with a bent back. If I sit properly with my back and spine straight, then risers, at least for me, are completely uneccessary.

Hope that helps,


Burger, How tall are you? I'm 6'1" and just bought the MCL riser plate. I'm hoping to eliminate the aching between my shoulders on long rides. They should be here on Thursday...Woohoo! I'm sure the posture thing is critical but any experimenting with comfort is worth it. :D

[B11RGER]

Received a MCL riser plate today, USA to UK in 4 working days is excellent service. Fitted them as per instructions which were very clear. I managed to drop and loose one of the washers in to the abbyss. Found a replacement , went for a ride and reckon that the position is far more comfortable for a touring bike, dare I say it it is more like the BMW RT1150, mind you, thats all I can say the Beemer has going for it.
I can't comment on the Helis, but I can't see them being any better than the MCL's:bow1: for the extra money.

[Burger]

Burger, How tall are you? I'm 6'1" and just bought the MCL riser plate. I'm hoping to eliminate the aching between my shoulders on long rides. They should be here on Thursday...Woohoo! I'm sure the posture thing is critical but any experimenting with comfort is worth it. :D

I'm 6ft and it's precisely because of excruciating pain in my right shoulder that I got risers in the first place. They did nothing to help I'm afraid. I'm now on a course of treatment with an osteopath and in studying my posture I realised the blocks were just encouraging me to slouch and not sit straight.

Regards,

[Clair]

Sampson 2" risers on my '01 ST1100 and LOVE THEM!

[Burger]

OK, so I took the blocks off and went for a ride tonight... now I'm putting them back on lol. I think the blocks and watching my posture are the best compromise. Just call me indecisive :D

Regards,

[sciart]

I'm long waisted, 6'0" and was astounded how much a difference riser made for me in short and long ride comfort. I went with the later model heli's. no regrets and would do it again in a heartbeat. Very pleased with the workmanship and looks of the helis. Risers seem very dependent on ones anatomy and other factors such as rid'n style, etc.... especially windshield up or down rid'n. I ride with it down.

[Bigfish]

Ok, I have put 1K on the MCL riser plate, 45 miles at a time commuting to work. I cannot answer the poll just yet. I have a few observations, of myself and bike of course, and a favor to ask. From what I can tell the riser plate does just as advertised. It raises, and brings bars closer to the rider rider, with a change in the angle at the grips. I also noticed a slight inprovement in handling. I do not have any type of cruise control, and have noticed a little numbness in my right hand towards the end of each commute. I think is due to this grip angle change. My shoulders are more relaxed but I never had aches in shoulders from the stock setup. So I am wondering if the other risers/blocks do this same angle change? If so I would like to try tem out. Any info would be appreciated.

[emshaferii]

Installed the Heli's I purchased 30 days ago (before I even had my bike) and just installed them Thursday night, and they do take the pressure off my hands and shoulders. It feels more stable to ride and I'm glad I made this modification. Putting on the underside nut and washer is a royal PIA!!! The FPR mod is easier to do that the Heli install IMHO......love the RAM ball mount...can't wait for the Garmin Zumo to be relased...it should look awesome sitting there!