6'2" 215 lbs, 33" inseam, Tour Performance risers, stock seat with a sheepskin, stock footpegs. Fits fine but find I'm always pushing the front wheel out on turns. Makes for a good workout, and losing some rubber off my boots.
Bar Risers - Survey says
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New to the forum here....
I have a 2003 with 17k on it and I am looking for a better seat.
I came off a BMW k1200LT which was just to heavy and underpowered.
This bike is a great bike.... the power is just too much...
However..The stock seat is trash for my likings....
What do you guys suggest for better long distance riding??
I have a 2003 with 17k on it and I am looking for a better seat.
I came off a BMW k1200LT which was just to heavy and underpowered.
This bike is a great bike.... the power is just too much...
However..The stock seat is trash for my likings....
What do you guys suggest for better long distance riding??
Just like saddles, everyone is different, even if you have the same height, inseam, etc, your body will react differently, so it is one of those things you'll have to experiment with.
For me, the stock handlebar was never an option. I went to the Heli 2 right after buying my first ST1300.
But I still had back issues, when riding long distance.
Then when the Heli 3.2 came out,
my back pains went away and I've been able to ride a lot of miles in a day without any issues!
So play around with things until you are comfrotable!
For me, the stock handlebar was never an option. I went to the Heli 2 right after buying my first ST1300.
But I still had back issues, when riding long distance.
Then when the Heli 3.2 came out,
my back pains went away and I've been able to ride a lot of miles in a day without any issues!
So play around with things until you are comfrotable!
6'0"
32.5 inseam
right after getting my ST 1300 i took a one day 598 mile ride, i kind of got use to the height of the stock bars but they never did bother my back. seeing that i have a bad disc and nerve in my neck i thought it would be a good idea to sit a little more upright so i installed a set of used gen mar risers. having the risers was more comfortable for me
32.5 inseam
right after getting my ST 1300 i took a one day 598 mile ride, i kind of got use to the height of the stock bars but they never did bother my back. seeing that i have a bad disc and nerve in my neck i thought it would be a good idea to sit a little more upright so i installed a set of used gen mar risers. having the risers was more comfortable for me
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As most have said, trying different combinations is the only way to get what you want. For long distance, it has been my experience, keeping your thighs and forearms close to parallel to the road has reduced fatigue. Some riders go with stock seat and Airhawk, or bead riders, or sheepskin, others still run a Russel Day Long. Trying your stock seat in the three height positions and seeing if your arms are comfortable is the start to bar risers. Trying used seats is also a good way to find out. I went through 4 before settling on what worked best for me. Good luck.
The stock seat, in addition to sloping way too forward, bends my knees way too much.
The RDL gives me about 2" between my knees and the fairing, instead of them hitting it.
Before, I was constantly trying to push myself back, which becomes tiring rather quickly.
Conclusion: you first have to get your butt where your legs need it to be, then you have get your hands where your shoulders and back need them to be.
The RDL gives me about 2" between my knees and the fairing, instead of them hitting it.
Before, I was constantly trying to push myself back, which becomes tiring rather quickly.
Conclusion: you first have to get your butt where your legs need it to be, then you have get your hands where your shoulders and back need them to be.
I'm 6'2", 33" inseam, original helibar riser (I think... came on the bike). The posture for me is perfect. Not bolt upright, but I can ride all day with no pressure on my lower back, wrists, etc. Still have enough control to feel sporty.
Here is a fun site to play with. I found it a while back:
cycle-ergo.com
Plug your numbers in and get an idea of what to expect. Yes, everyone is proportioned differently, but it will give you a decent idea.
Here is a fun site to play with. I found it a while back:
cycle-ergo.com
Plug your numbers in and get an idea of what to expect. Yes, everyone is proportioned differently, but it will give you a decent idea.
For me its mostly my right hand going numb and the feeling of sliding towards the front of the bike..
Which makes it feel like my balls are going under me...Not Comfortable!
Looking at a seat and bar risers...
Coming from a BMW that was very up right and the seat was custom done to fit the previous owner who was my size I guess I got spoiled...
Love this bike just looking to be more comfortable over a 100 miles.
Which makes it feel like my balls are going under me...Not Comfortable!
Looking at a seat and bar risers...
Coming from a BMW that was very up right and the seat was custom done to fit the previous owner who was my size I guess I got spoiled...
Love this bike just looking to be more comfortable over a 100 miles.
At the risk of devolving this thread, I'll just add, I have jockeys for everyday living and I have Jockeys for riding. The latter are designed to avoid this uncomfortable feeling!
LOL....ok
Just giving my honest input..
Which brings me back to what seat are you guys using?
Just giving my honest input..
Which brings me back to what seat are you guys using?
still looking at options
Thanks guys for your input....
10 years more on this bike....then switch over to a wing when I am officially OLD
Thanks guys for your input....
10 years more on this bike....then switch over to a wing when I am officially OLD
I found these 1" up 1" back risers on Amazon last year. I would love to have more back, but I would have to relocate my hydro lines to the back of the tree.
Bmacleod
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My ST came with MCL risers. I always thought I could have used a bit more setback, but never thought much more about it. This year I seem to have developed a bit of tennis elbow and it's made riding really uncomfortable. Always adjusting my seating and my arm bend and posture trying to alleviate the pain. I just upgraded to heli risers 3.2 and it made a big difference. I'm really glad I upgraded.
6'3"
32" inseam
6'3"
32" inseam
Sadlsor
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First obligatory disclaimer:
I ain't got no risers. (As a master of the English language, I flout the rules of grammar with impunity. Insolence, even.)
6' zip, or 72" tall.
32 - 34" inseam.
155lbs undressed. Oh, sorry. That wasn't one of your questions. Oops.
I can flat foot the ST1300 in stock trim, and haven't found the need for any risers.
But a cruise control or throttle lock would help much to keep my right hand from going numb, but that's been an annoyance with my other bikes throughout the last 30 years, or about as far back as my memory goes... never happened in my teenage years, or if it did, I've forgotten. (Found a used Throtlemeister, but haven't installed it yet.)
Cardiologist tells me the circulation in my arm and hand is normal, for what that's worth.
I do find myself eventually sitting at the nose of the stock saddle, too. Very minor annoyance.
I ain't got no risers. (As a master of the English language, I flout the rules of grammar with impunity. Insolence, even.)
6' zip, or 72" tall.
32 - 34" inseam.
155lbs undressed. Oh, sorry. That wasn't one of your questions. Oops.
I can flat foot the ST1300 in stock trim, and haven't found the need for any risers.
But a cruise control or throttle lock would help much to keep my right hand from going numb, but that's been an annoyance with my other bikes throughout the last 30 years, or about as far back as my memory goes... never happened in my teenage years, or if it did, I've forgotten. (Found a used Throtlemeister, but haven't installed it yet.)
Cardiologist tells me the circulation in my arm and hand is normal, for what that's worth.
I do find myself eventually sitting at the nose of the stock saddle, too. Very minor annoyance.
The stock handlebars force many of us to put some weight on our hands and this can lead to numbness. It also is hard on the back for long rides. If you ride with the windshield all the way down, wind blast might help support you and remove the need for risers. For the record, I added Gen 2 Heli risers and loved them. There is a limit to how high you can go because the wiring harness and brake hoses are pretty tight. With most of the risers (police perhaps excepted) you can remove the harness and hoses from their clips and you will have enough slack for the risers.