Hi there
currently riding an 883 which I love, but the handlebars are a little far forward for my reach. Does anyone know if the standard handlebars will make the reach any less?

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I have drag bars on mine. I did swap out the original bars for them. Didn't notice a huge difference other than you leaning over more with the drag bars. The original bars probs are more comfortable due to riding position.

 

That problem can also be alleviated using different risers.

 

Thanks - I love the look of the drag bars but it’s just a bit uncomfortable for any long ride. Do you think it’s worth the cost to change then?
Hayley

 

Also - what’s a riser? Is that the bracket which holds the handlebars? Excuse my ignorance.... 🙄

 

Always worth seeing if you can find anyone local with standard bars on who will let you have ago before you spend any money. Do you have the drag bars set on an angle so they are towards you as much as possible?

 

Those are risers. You can change them to move your bar up, back, or up and back. They come in different heights and bends. You can look for a riser that moves your bar to a position that's more comfortable for you, without changing your handlebars. Depending on the riser, and how much you move the bar, you may have to swap out control cables. You don't have to go crazy, as often a 1" or 2" shift will make all the difference in the world.

Personally, if I was going to do a riser swap, I would use something like a Rox riser, just because it's adjustable.

Rox Extended Stem Pivoting Risers For 1" Handlebars

 

That’s brilliant, thanks so much!

 

I have them at the optimum angle but it’s just a really uncomfortable ride after 20 mins - mainly on my neck. I’ve ridden 883s before and not had the same; the other possibility is a different seat but mine looks so cool!!!

 

No good if its uncomfortable after 20min. Hope you find a solution.