Install And Review BMW R1200RT Risers Or Bar Backs
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2024
- Watch as I install and review these inexpensive "bar-backs" or handlebar risers from a company called Streetrays. I had hoped to gain a more comfortable riding position, but I was pleasantly surprised to discover that my riding had improved too. I no longer had to fit myself to the bike, now the bike fit me! The aluminum blocks are well made and I found them on Ebay, delivered for $45.
Thanks John, good demonstration, you have a really nice style, you should do more of these!
Thanks, I think I will!
It would help if you shared your height and inseam. Thanks
Got a set of risers identical to these for my '13 RT. Can't use them because the brake line is WAY too short - can't reach left lock without straining the line.
Be careful out there - make SURE you have enough brake line. There's a reason Ilium sells a similar riser for $175 which includes an extended brake line.
Well, the bike in the video is a 2012 model, which is identical to your 2013 model. The brake line leading to the master cylinder on the right hand side will be tight on full lock, but not not strained. You can move the line to get around the wire guide in that area if need be. I've had these installed for five years now and I just got back from a 5600 mile cross country trip. The brake line is still fine with no wear-through or damage. Remember, it isn't often you turn full-lock anyway. Maybe you could try the risers you have again to see if the brake line just needed to be pushed to one side?
@@tinderboxarts Mine is very close to end of production for that model, I suspect they might have made a running change as my brake line looks shorter than any I've seen in pics or videos online. Checked twice just to be sure.
My 06 has 4 screws holding the bars on. I guess the newer models found a 25% screw reduction.
Ha! I guess I'll get better mileage with the reduced weight!
I have a 2006 et and I just received those, they look great but the wires seem too tight and I am afraid that will not even be possible to mount. Will go to the dealership to see what they think
If they are the same as in the video, you may be surprised. Keep in mind, you don't normally turn your handlebars that much, unless you are parking or whatever.
What's the point of what John describes as a "Relief" for the "O" ring when the underside of the Bar is machined "Flat" to form a seal between the top of the Triple Clamp and the Bar underside. Surely the "Relief" is defeating the object or am I missing something here ?.
It's been a little while since I installed these, so I'm trying to remember. The original handles were flat, and the o-ring would be slightly compressed when the handle was bolted down. The spacer block has a relief area but what I can't recall is if there is a slight bevel at the edge of that area for the O-ring, or perhaps the O-ring sits just inside the entire hole. I wouldn't call it a critical matter either way. If you are concerned about water infiltration you could either apply a thin film of silicone to the bottom of the plate before installing or you could apply a waterproof grease on top of that nut to protect it. I don't think much water is going to get in there either way.
Mine came with a compromised border between the large cylinder where the O-ring seats and the next bolt thread. Is that an issue I should be concerned about? It looks just like the one you installed
I'm not sure I follow your description. Do you mean there is damage to the riser itself? And is it on the surface, or is it an area of missing material?
I talked to the manufacturer of the risers and they assure me this is the normal way per tolerance from BMW@@tinderboxarts
I am a short 5'3" and have the extra-low seat like yours on my 2011 RT. Although I feel pretty comfortable with the stock handlebar setup, I've been thinking about trying the risers just to see the difference and if it is more comfortable. I can see how closer to my body may help, but I am concerned about the additional height. You're a little taller than me, so the additional handlebar height may work for you. Can you offer any opinion as to how the additional height might affect a shorter person?
I was just having this conversation with my son, actually. On some bikes, the risers or extensions do raise the bars more than they bring them back. That's the case on my son's Triumph Tiger. On the RT, with this setup in the video, the risers do come back as much as they come up. So much depends on your body, though. You can be short but still have long monkey arms, or you can be short and have T-Rex arms like me! You may have short legs but a long torso. In any case, I think it's worth a shot for you. As an experiment, put your bike on the center stand and unbolt one handlebar. Have a helper hold it up 3/4" and back 1/2" or make up a wood shim to hold it there. Now you can compare the old and new positions side by side and get an idea of what it would be like.
Do you notice when you fully lock and turn, your brake /clutch cables were pulled so you lost your power or not?
No, I haven't had any issue like that. On my bike, at least, there is enough play in the cables.
How's the turning left to right? Does the lines restrict the turns? Mahalo in advance for ur response
That's no problem, there is enough play to allow for complete turning capability.
Any ideas if there is a conversion to tubular bars instead of gullwing?
I'm not aware of any conversion, no. There are several different bar riser types, and some are adjustable, but all use the same stock handles.
@@tinderboxarts I was asking because I want to make a conversion on an older r850r and I think I'll just have to get a yolk from an r1100. Thanks for the help