first time on my ST1100 today!

It was delivered today, it was not raining for once so I could have a short ride. very good, just that the position will need getting used to as my other bikes are a cruiser and a scooter. This feels more like a British bike from the old days in the seat and bars etc. I need to remove the plastic on the bars and rotate the bars so the ends will be a little higher. First attempt to take the plastic off failed, another try tomorrow. VERY good condition for a 21 year old as well, next I will get a Bagster tank cover, then a proper loud horn.

was it a real Bagster cover? The seat is OK, looks like a new one . I might only need a small uplift from rotation. I am getting a laminar lip deflector so I won't have to lean forward so much anyway.

I see Uncle Phil's flip/clip mod in your future, or maybe some 2" Roxy Risers...

https://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?117775-Flip-Clip-Mod

I want to try just a rotation of the bars first, in fact I am tall (6'3") and can place both feet flat on the ground. I might not need anything except to get accustomed to a new position. My main problem now is to remove the plastic cover, I will try again today .

I managed to get the plastic cover off and rotated the bars to raise the ends about 2 - 3 inches, feels better but I need a run to find out, but another day of rain, and no wet roads either with a new Storm tyre on the back.

If you want to add risers after the tweek of the Bars, SW Motech makes nice ones in different lengths.
If you go this route the rise will push the bars almost directly towards your shoulders due to the angle in the yoke.
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/handlebar-risers-bmw-ducati-kawasaki-ktm-lc4-gas-gas-honda-mz-suzuki-triumph-yamaha-rise-height-of-20mm-25mm-30mm-or-50mm-by-sw-motech

Welcome and congrats on the new to you ST1100.

Biggest issue I had when I first got mine was the bars being to narrow to be comfortable.

Found the solution with this set of grips and stainless bar ends that are the same diameter. Ride with my third finder on the seam on both sides, works great for me...

And Givi tank bag for the road.

Enjoy the ride!

My bike has a set of ends , like that about 2" long. I will see how the alteration is, and I know where to buy the risers mentioned by Slydynbye over here. No chance yet of a ride, rain and very high winds.

goggleboy said:

No chance yet of a ride, rain and very high winds.

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That's gotta be trying your patience! Hope that you are eventually (and sooner is better) able to go for a long ride and e-n-j-o-y it...