These honestly took me a little over 5 minutes to install.
Probably the easiest mod ever! :good:
Before pic.
(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/FJ1200%20Projects/Handlebar%20Risers/9A46445B-D0E9-4419-8BDA-AD3487304BBC_zps1eovkcoe.jpg) (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/firehawk068/media/FJ1200%20Projects/Handlebar%20Risers/9A46445B-D0E9-4419-8BDA-AD3487304BBC_zps1eovkcoe.jpg.html)
Spacers and Caps are super high quality.
(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/FJ1200%20Projects/Handlebar%20Risers/FBAEB649-BA53-43E3-9578-CD536D08F653_zpsn5ogkeuz.jpg) (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/firehawk068/media/FJ1200%20Projects/Handlebar%20Risers/FBAEB649-BA53-43E3-9578-CD536D08F653_zpsn5ogkeuz.jpg.html)
(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/FJ1200%20Projects/Handlebar%20Risers/59D98FF5-8633-4799-BE55-D41AE5977355_zps0htze8zl.jpg) (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/firehawk068/media/FJ1200%20Projects/Handlebar%20Risers/59D98FF5-8633-4799-BE55-D41AE5977355_zps0htze8zl.jpg.html)
Fully installed. (it took me longer to move my Ram mount for my GPS out of the way, than it did to install these)
(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/FJ1200%20Projects/Handlebar%20Risers/6028D631-D2FD-44F2-ADC3-13412748BAB6_zpstzueooa2.jpg) (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/firehawk068/media/FJ1200%20Projects/Handlebar%20Risers/6028D631-D2FD-44F2-ADC3-13412748BAB6_zpstzueooa2.jpg.html)
Time to take a short ride to test out the feel with the newly raised bars.
a "short test ride" for you will probably end up covering several mountain passes and include lots of excellent pics!
You need to go on a long test ride. A ride where you would normally get off the bike with back, neck and wrists aching is now pain free. My wife told me 3/4" would make all the difference
Quote from: stua1959 on August 30, 2015, 07:25:58 PM
You need to go on a long test ride. A ride where you would normally get off the bike with back, neck and wrists aching is now pain free. My wife told me 3/4" would make all the difference
Quote from: fj1289 on August 29, 2015, 06:27:29 PM
a "short test ride" for you will probably end up covering several mountain passes and include lots of excellent pics!
This will be happening next week!
I took some vacation time. It'll be a weekend of camping, followed by a week of riding. :good2:
Quote from: Firehawk068 on August 31, 2015, 09:10:41 AM
Quote from: stua1959 on August 30, 2015, 07:25:58 PM
You need to go on a long test ride. A ride where you would normally get off the bike with back, neck and wrists aching is now pain free. My wife told me 3/4" would make all the difference
Quote from: fj1289 on August 29, 2015, 06:27:29 PM
a "short test ride" for you will probably end up covering several mountain passes and include lots of excellent pics!
This will be happening next week!
I took some vacation time. It'll be a weekend of camping, followed by a week of riding. :good2:
I suggest combining both activities into one epic week+ long event. :good2:
But, that's just how my mind works sometimes. :hi:
Quote from: FeralRdr on August 31, 2015, 01:14:52 PM
Quote from: Firehawk068 on August 31, 2015, 09:10:41 AM
This will be happening next week!
I took some vacation time. It'll be a weekend of camping, followed by a week of riding. :good2:
I suggest combining both activities into one epic week+ long event. :good2:
But, that's just how my mind works sometimes. :hi:
Well, I have to bring my two boys with me, so this time it will have to be separate activities............
Where we are camping will be somewhat off-road, so we'll be taking the Jeep :good:
Let us know how they work out. Recently installed Vibernators and the risers are next on my list.
George
I'm interested in your review, also. Please keep us informed.
I have a set of stock clip-ons that have been modified with a section of bar stock welded in for about 1" additional height. I wonder if it would be too much to have both mods on the same bike.
FJ ape-hangers?
Steve
After logging 1,450 miles around Colorado this past week with Cap'n Ron, covering everything from Slab-Interstates to the twistiness of the Black Canyon, I have to report that these handlebar risers make a HUGE difference!
(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/firehawk068/Motorcycle%20rides/Capn%20Ron%20trip%20to%20Colorado/B2047114-E5D2-4557-B201-08424FDF7845_zpsc5uaztar.jpg) (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/firehawk068/media/Motorcycle%20rides/Capn%20Ron%20trip%20to%20Colorado/B2047114-E5D2-4557-B201-08424FDF7845_zpsc5uaztar.jpg.html)
I couldn't be happier with them! :yahoo:
There are NO clearance issues with the fairing, and I had NO issues with the brake/clutch lines or cables being too short.
My wrists and hands didn't tire as quickly, and I felt that I could easily go longer distances.
You wouldn't expect 3/4" of height to make much of a difference, but it truly does!
I would consider these a worthwhile investment in my riding enjoyment. :good2:
Awesome & clever! :drinks:
I have to agree with Allan. Some guy named Randy recommended them to me. After I tried them I don't know how I rode without them. They make a HUGE difference in the comfort level over longer distances. I don't know how George rides without them --- especially at his age. :biggrin: Dave
Quote from: TexasDave on September 13, 2015, 02:29:39 PM
I have to agree with Allan. Some guy named Randy recommended them to me. After I tried them I don't know how I rode without them. They make a HUGE difference in the comfort level over longer distances. I don't know how George rides without them --- especially at his age. :biggrin: Dave
I don't now :). They work great. The biggest difference I noticed was that the turbulence now is below my chin. The head area with the HJC helmet is smooth . I didn't think they would make much difference but I was wrong (first time ever)... Looking forward to the next ride with you Dave, if you can still balance that thing at your age. :lol:
George
I put my RPM risers on last night, got out for about 150 miles this morning. They make a huge difference in my comfort. They put the bars right where my stumpy little arms want the grips to be. Consider me another happy customer.
Joe
I dont understand... is this tbars already rised before the riserkit installed ? when i look at pictures the tbars look rised .My tbars dont look like that i got a 86 fj1200
Quote from: Old Rider on September 08, 2016, 01:28:18 PM
I dont understand... is this tbars already rised before the riserkit installed ? when i look at pictures the tbars look rised .My tbars dont look like that i got a 86 fj1200
Yes, the factory FJ clip-on bars already have a rise to them. But the extra 3/4" of Randy's riser adapters makes a big difference.
As far as I know, all the years of FJ 1100-1200 used the same handlebars?
If yours are different than these, you might already have some sort of aftermarket bars on yours?
These risers do make a difference. 3/4" does not sound like a lot but combined with a lower Corbin seat, it is even more amplified. I love my risers! Of course, the beauty of them is that the brake and clutch lines do not need to be lengthened.
Dean
I installed my risers week or so ago did a 250km run and they were great!
gooooood stuff ,always had little bit something on my back not anymore.only sore thump via resonations.. :good2: