Handlebar Risers

[j3gq_imp]

A few thought on the effects all risers must necessarily have on your spinal column and disks (unless the raiserr's height is marginal) and on backaches.

When the bar is raised, it makes you lean a little more backward (wanted or not). This in turn changes the angle between the vertical and your spines.
The more upright you sit, the smaller this angle =>
a) your body's weight compresses your intervert disks more b) and any bumps in the road compress them more then without the raisers.
The more you lean forward, the larger this angle =>
a) some extra part of the body's weight lays now on your wrists and arms, b) less weight on the disks c) bumps in the road do compress them less.
Anybody able to make a few good sketches for those who have backaches (on the m/c or otherwise).

[Brenherts_imp]

I wonder if it improves a position on cb1100rs. Ideally I wanted to install a handlebar from EX.

Doesn’t anyone else having a problem with a too forward position on RS?

I had a "problem", yes.
I installed these:
https://voigt-mt.de/Voigt-MT-GmbH-Handle...conversion

and now it is sooo much better.
Ciao
Thomas

I had a "problem", yes.
I installed these:
https://voigt-mt.de/Voigt-MT-GmbH-Handle...conversion

and now it is sooo much better.
Ciao
Thomas Hi Thomas, did you need to change/modify the cables to fit these? Thanks, Brendan

[Tev62]

A few thought on the effects all risers must necessarily have on your spinal column and disks (unless the raiserr's height is marginal) and on backaches.

When the bar is raised, it makes you lean a little more backward (wanted or not). This in turn changes the angle between the vertical and your spines.
The more upright you sit, the smaller this angle =>
a) your body's weight compresses your intervert disks more b) and any bumps in the road compress them more then without the raisers.
The more you lean forward, the larger this angle =>
a) some extra part of the body's weight lays now on your wrists and arms, b) less weight on the disks c) bumps in the road do compress them less.
Anybody able to make a few good sketches for those who have backaches (on the m/c or otherwise).

No but you can try Cycle Ergo to see the effects for yourself on a 2013 CB1100. Go to the options and add to your handlebar rise there.

[Wagonpeddler_imp]

So many threads about risers....don't need to start a new one. Had another thought, however. My 2014 has a Corbin seat. If the seat bolster was a few inches more forward, wouldn't need risers. 4-5" closer to the bars would improve my riding position and straighten my 70+ year old back. I know risers would be cheaper. Some seem to have success with them, others don't. Just exploring other ways to change rider position.

[GoldOxide_imp]

So many threads about risers....don't need to start a new one. Had another thought, however. My 2014 has a Corbin seat. If the seat bolster was a few inches more forward, wouldn't need risers. 4-5" closer to the bars would improve my riding position and straighten my 70+ year old back. I know risers would be cheaper. Some seem to have success with them, others don't. Just exploring other ways to change rider position.

I hear ya.

Some video references suggest basically that if you need risers, then something is wrong with you.

Well, ... yeah? There are millions of us and typically only a couple or one of the bike model you are riding.

In any case, one can spend the time to find out the "gaps" in the desired and comfortable triangle position target and then address those gaps with changes in the bike - whatever they may be (e.g. seat height, suspension height, risers, foot peg position, different bike, etc.)

Overall for me, it was saddle height and relative handlebar position.

[PowerDubs_imp]

So many threads about risers....don't need to start a new one. Had another thought, however. My 2014 has a Corbin seat. If the seat bolster was a few inches more forward, wouldn't need risers. 4-5" closer to the bars would improve my riding position and straighten my 70+ year old back. I know risers would be cheaper. Some seem to have success with them, others don't. Just exploring other ways to change rider position.

One of the first things I changed on my bike- I didn't do risers- I put on handlebars off a different Honda that are the same height- but a little wider and a little more pulled back towards me.

I def sit a little more upright.

[the Ferret]

PD did you have to order cables or were you able to use the stock cables with those? I'm sure Wagonpeddler et al would be interested.

[peterbaron]

NO bike is universal for different size riders and vice versa.
Drastic ergonomics mods carry some negative effects and compromises riding position.
For some will work, for others it won't. Know your limits.

[PowerDubs_imp]

PD did you have to order cables or were you able to use the stock cables with those? I'm sure Wagonpeddler et al would be interested.

Stock cables. Tight- but works fine.

[GoldOxide_imp]

Man, that angle of that CB1100 means business ...