Has anyone changed the riser heights for there bike?

I have a an XL 50, which is similar to the roadster modelas far as the risers are concered,,,, our setup is different than the 1200c...

I think we have 1 inch stock height....

I'm looking to increase the risers just a bit, in order to bring them up and back just a bit.... I was gonna order a 2-1/2 inch straight riser if i can find it, or 3 inch or so....

If anyone has changed theres, to a similar height..... My question is this....

do you have to change the brake line length or any other calbes for that matter...

jim D

 

Well, if you are going to raise it up by 1 1/2 to 2", most likely the cables will be pulling a bit or slightly shorter, not sure. I have 6" riser and dragbar, I can keep the stock cables and brake hose because the bar is sitting at about the same height as my old handlebar and low riser. You have to measure how much extra cable length you have and go from there.

 

I put 4 inch straight riserson my 1200R anddid not change any wires, cables or brake lines. It made a big difference in riding comfort for me. It brought the bars up and back enough so I had a slight behind at the elbows. My hands used to go numb on long rides but with new set up no problems.

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what is the stock riser height on a 1200c?

 

from the picture it looks like you have a steel braided brake line..... i believe those are longer..... and its not original..... correct??

 

not sure.....but the design is much different than an XL50, or any roadster model.... plus i think that you have different handlebars

 

i have a 2000 xl and i went to 4" risers and drag bars. It streches the wires, but it's managable.