Handlebar Risers

[etcthorne]

I'll ask again at the risk of being keel-hauled. Does anyone know where I can obtain some risers that would bring the bars up, or up and back, or back.....

Trying to sit a little more upright. Otherwise, the Kat is probably the smoothest, most fun ride I've ever had.

[brooder]

Do a search for "riser". Maybe "handlebar riser". There was a topic about it within the last 30 days.

[MMarkk]

I've been looking myself...& this is the only site I could find...good luck!

http://www.spieglerusa.com/cfm/sbk.cfm

[The CyberPoet]

ConvertiBars makes ones you might also want to check out, although the range of adjustment isn't as large as their full range because of the instrument surround on the 98+ being the limiting factor.

Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet

[etcthorne]

Thanks to all. CyberP, I think I'll wait and eventually order Convertibar's kit for the 750 Kat, right after it passes "P" kit status (meaning they haven't verfied the fit completely). Wonder how much rise I can safely get without extending brake/clutch lines? Looks to be about 2" without binding.

[The CyberPoet]

Thanks to all. CyberP, I think I'll wait and eventually order Convertibar's kit for the 750 Kat, right after it passes "P" kit status (meaning they haven't verfied the fit completely). Wonder how much rise I can safely get without extending brake/clutch lines? Looks to be about 2" without binding.

I don't think it will ever get past "P" status -- it was in P status in 2001 when a member of KatanaPlanet (prior to the rise of KR) bought them and it hasn't changed status yet. Get a money-back guarantee and simply try them, or skip the ConvertiBars option.

I do have to ask -- how tall are you (or more aptly, how long are your arms)? The idealized riding position for the Kat tilts you forward a bit, with your torso probably at 8 to 18 degrees, which is designed to work with the wind spilling over the windshield to support your torso (and lift your weight off your wrists) at speeds of 40-45 and above.
You may also find that if your control levers aren't adjusted well to your hand-position, you are inadvertently loading up your wrists and making yourself very uncomfortable for nothing. I know I've posted a good write-up on how to set the controls up for your particular stature, riding position, etc., and it's common for bikes to arrive not configured for a particular rider (I have yet to buy a bike that was "just right" in that sense for myself, and I'm pretty typical in height).

Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet