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HANDLEBAR RISERS - is really necessary???
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RE: HANDLEBAR RISERS - is really necessary???
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I put on bars that are wider and have more pull back. Same height as stock. More relaxed.

Pics here- http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....#pid283091


12-13-2020, 04:02 AM
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RE: HANDLEBAR RISERS - is really necessary???
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I'm short at 5' 6" but found the stock bar height perfect. Like has been said, right is what works for you.


12-13-2020, 04:25 AM
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RE: HANDLEBAR RISERS - is really necessary???
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(12-13-2020, 04:25 AM)redbirds_imp Wrote: I'm short at 5' 6" but found the stock bar height perfect. Like has been said, right is what works for you.

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12-13-2020, 05:22 AM
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RE: HANDLEBAR RISERS - es realmente necesario???
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friends ; today I removed the handlebar risers; and as I thought; my arms are rather long; I'm 1.85; and more control of the weight of the CB1100 EX europe 2015; since it falls as it should fall: ahead. apart it is illegal in Spain to lift the handlebar (if they see it). there will be cases that improves comfort; but in my case not ... the effect that I noticed; it was as if the front wheel was with more air than normal ... but hey; each one feels it in a way.


12-16-2020, 07:39 AM
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(12-16-2020, 07:39 AM)Alfgaxatico_imp Wrote: friends ; today I removed the handlebar risers; and as I thought; my arms are rather long; I'm 1.85; and more control of the weight of the CB1100 EX europe 2015; since it falls as it should fall: ahead. apart it is illegal in Spain to lift the handlebar (if they see it). there will be cases that improves comfort; but in my case not ... the effect that I noticed; it was as if the front wheel was with more air than normal ... but hey; each one feels it in a way.

Now we know why Harley Davidson sells poorly in Europe lol

I'm happy that you feel more comfortable Alf


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12-16-2020, 02:21 PM
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(12-16-2020, 07:39 AM)Alfgaxatico_imp Wrote: friends ; today I removed the handlebar risers; and as I thought; my arms are rather long; I'm 1.85; and more control of the weight of the CB1100 EX europe 2015; since it falls as it should fall: ahead. apart it is illegal in Spain to lift the handlebar (if they see it). there will be cases that improves comfort; but in my case not ... the effect that I noticed; it was as if the front wheel was with more air than normal ... but hey; each one feels it in a way.

As far as I know, it's legal to raise the handlebar, or change it's longitudinal position. What you can't do is to use a wider handlebar, unless you get it inspected and certified.

In my case (short arms), pull-back raisers have improved confort a lot. Although the bike looks much better without them.


12-16-2020, 05:43 PM
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RE: HANDLEBAR RISERS - es realmente necesario???
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(12-16-2020, 05:43 PM)jtopiso_imp Wrote:
(12-16-2020, 07:39 AM)Alfgaxatico_imp Wrote: friends ; today I removed the handlebar risers; and as I thought; my arms are rather long; I'm 1.85; and more control of the weight of the CB1100 EX europe 2015; since it falls as it should fall: ahead. apart it is illegal in Spain to lift the handlebar (if they see it). there will be cases that improves comfort; but in my case not ... the effect that I noticed; it was as if the front wheel was with more air than normal ... but hey; each one feels it in a way.

As far as I know, it's legal to raise the handlebar, or change it's longitudinal position. What you can't do is to use a wider handlebar, unless you get it inspected and certified.

In my case (short arms), pull-back raisers have improved confort a lot. Although the bike looks much better without them.

As far as I know, it's legal to raise the handlebar, or change it's longitudinal position. What you can't do is to use a wider handlebar, unless you get it inspected and certified.

In my case (short arms), pull-back raisers have improved confort a lot. Although the bike looks much better without them. [Image: 64c86db41ffddffae6a2b90a2416f8b5.png] gosh the rules, the bureaucrats just won't leave people alone

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed


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Ok my friend . In Spain ITV ; in the bi-annual govern review, they consider a change of direction importance; (many BMW TRAILs place it for comfort); but the control of the front end; even more so if you have a companion it is more precise with the original configuration. But if comfort improves; worth taking ...


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(12-16-2020, 06:45 PM)Alfgaxatico_imp Wrote: Ok my friend . In Spain ITV ; in the bi-annual govern review, they consider a change of direction importance; (many BMW TRAILs place it for comfort); but the control of the front end; even more so if you have a companion it is more precise with the original configuration. But if comfort improves; worth taking ...

Good to know Smile When the time comes, I might remove my raisers before getting the bike inspected.


12-16-2020, 08:00 PM
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RE: HANDLEBAR RISERS - es realmente necesario???
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(12-16-2020, 06:04 PM)tod.branko_imp Wrote:
(12-16-2020, 05:43 PM)jtopiso_imp Wrote:
(12-16-2020, 07:39 AM)Alfgaxatico_imp Wrote: friends ; today I removed the handlebar risers; and as I thought; my arms are rather long; I'm 1.85; and more control of the weight of the CB1100 EX europe 2015; since it falls as it should fall: ahead. apart it is illegal in Spain to lift the handlebar (if they see it). there will be cases that improves comfort; but in my case not ... the effect that I noticed; it was as if the front wheel was with more air than normal ... but hey; each one feels it in a way.

As far as I know, it's legal to raise the handlebar, or change it's longitudinal position. What you can't do is to use a wider handlebar, unless you get it inspected and certified.

In my case (short arms), pull-back raisers have improved confort a lot. Although the bike looks much better without them.

As far as I know, it's legal to raise the handlebar, or change it's longitudinal position. What you can't do is to use a wider handlebar, unless you get it inspected and certified.

In my case (short arms), pull-back raisers have improved confort a lot. Although the bike looks much better without them. [Image: 64c86db41ffddffae6a2b90a2416f8b5.png] gosh the rules, the bureaucrats just won't leave people alone

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

As far as I know, it's legal to raise the handlebar, or change it's longitudinal position. What you can't do is to use a wider handlebar, unless you get it inspected and certified.

In my case (short arms), pull-back raisers have improved confort a lot. Although the bike looks much better without them. [Image: df431e69093c7f3cfd833534f2ba5a34.png] gosh the rules, the bureaucrats just won't leave people alone

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed
Dodgy Yeah, so much minutia, hard to believe it is enforceable, unless there is a Nazi traffic officer with too much time on their hands.


12-16-2020, 10:40 PM
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