higher bars

[eddy current]

Anybody out there in stormland fitted 'proper' handlebars? I,m keen on a 2002 VTR in a local dealers , but wouldn't live with that riding position for long, being 50 this year & with a dodgy back. I'm thinking Lucas top yoke conversions or risers onto flat bars.
Would it be expensive & would there be a whole world of hurt & pain to do the mod? I know it would be a compromise but I'm too old for that 'head down, a*se in the air' stuff.
I've looked at similar stuff for the SV1000s & Lucas list a top yoke for the VTR, which I prefer the looks of.
Any advice appreciated.

[sirch345]

Welcome aboard Eddy

Some members on here have used bar risers, they have just drilled the top yoke and bolted them on, then fitted flat type bars, obviously it's up to you. I believe the angled ones work the best with the standard fairing. Tony Wilde was one who did this mod. See link for the type of thing he used:-

http://www.mandp.co.uk/searchResults.as ... %20raisers

Cheers,

Chris.

[Hanuman]

Hi eddy and welcome.

I started a thread yesterday on the same topic, there's a few links in the thread...... click here http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8105li

[mik_str]

I installed Heli-bars on mine and am happy with the result. Apparently, the clip-ons from certain VFR800's fit too and help raise the riding position somewhat.

cheers

[Squiffythewombat]

I have bar risers fitted on mine, im more than happy to take some high-res photos and answer any questions!

(i also think they will be removed when i re-seal my forks this week so they might well be up for sale?)

[MYstorm]

Hi, eddie welcome,
I fitted some Genmar Handle bar risers to my storm, they have risen the clip ons by 22mm and although I've only been out for a short spin I felt a big improvement on wrists and back and they were easy to fit.

[LotusSevenMan]

Hi Eddie,

I fitted GB MOTO risers (19mm). Cost was 34.00 delivered. Might get lucky with bidding and get 'em cheaper?????
I bought mine 'off-line' as they were going as high as 40 + ukp.

A set are on eBay at the moment which are the same as mine.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/H-BAR-RISER-VFR75 ... dZViewItem

I looked at the Genmar ones but they seemed a lot more money for the same thing!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENMAR-HANDLEBAR- ... dZViewItem

I am 47 (so near your age) with a wired up with locking wire neck (I broke it on a bike at 19!) and am 6'3" tall and have found that the extra 19mm rise does make a difference. Still get some wrist ache but that happens on a pushbike or whatever these days I'm afraid.

[eddy current]

Thanks everybody, lots to think about there. Biggest worries are fairing clearance & extending any wiring. Nice to know there's so much experience to call on.
Brilliant website.
Cheers Eddy C.

[Stratman]

being 50 this year

NEVER give in to your age (your back might be a different matter!)

I'm 53 in April godammit

[LotusSevenMan]

being 50 this year

Same age as the Lotus Seven
( a four wheel motorcycle as the press call it!)