lower risers

I went and replaced my SV650 risers with some FZ8 riser bottoms mated to FZ1 top.

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If someone is interested, I'll sell the SV650 risers.
 
Anyone here tried some regular streetbike barends? Like the ones that come on a R1 or GSXR1000? I have often thought about trying some out, the ones that are adjustable for height and whatnot
 
Just Rotate bars in risers?

Anyone done this? I notice my stock bars bend back towards me. What happens if I rotate them so the bend is straight down? I was thinking of "slightly" lower bars, before I buy a taller windshield to get my head out of the breeze on the freeway. At 6'2" 235, I already have an 18" neck, but I did not want to build it up to 19" to fight the buffeting I am getting from the face shield up, once I hit >65mph. :surrender: Maybe the aftermarket windshield is a better idea?
Just curious.
 
Sactown2008 said:
Anyone done this? I notice my stock bars bend back towards me. What happens if I rotate them so the bend is straight down? I was thinking of "slightly" lower bars, before I buy a taller windshield to get my head out of the breeze on the freeway. At 6'2" 235, I already have an 18" neck, but I did not want to build it up to 19" to fight the buffeting I am getting from the face shield up, once I hit >65mph. :surrender: Maybe the aftermarket windshield is a better idea?
Just curious.
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done that already. you cant rotate them very far before they hit the tank. also cant rotate the left side controls enough without making a new anti-rotation hole in the bars. got mine now so that the bars clear the tank by 1 finger at full lock, but its a PITA. hoping the FZ8 lower risers will get me the little bit extra. also, i found the ZG Shorty DB windscreen redirects the air at my chest instead of the head, which is much more tolerable (i'm 6'3").
 
wald0 said:
Hey did you have any problems with those GZ250 risers??? stockbar??
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I know this is an old thread but I have just done this mod! I have no issues clearing the tank, however I run hot grips and on the throttle side the way I have installed the grip on full lock it catches the wire and makes the throttle open. Easy fix, just got to get the grip off and re position it.

Verdict: I'm 6ft2 and this mod is night and day better for me, I feel like im more part of the bike now. Love it.
 
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