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Advanced Motorcycle bar risers:
A few weeks ago I saw XS1100 bar risers on ebay. It looked very nice to have but there was a bidding war and I lost at a high big. I started doing web searches for generic 7/8" bar risers. The majority of the risers only offer a 1" verticle raise. I finally found the Advanced Motorcycle products risers after I used many search engines. These risers raise the bar 1.25" and back or forward either 17mm or 25mm depending on how you position the riser. The only other risers that raised and brought the bars back that I found were around $100+. These are $65 shipped.
The machining quality is very good but they leave the aluminum risers uncoated. I wish the risers were anodized so I wouldn't have to worry about corrosion but they seem to be doing ok so far. They fit well on my XS1100 and it includes new bolts. They don't plug the half circle left in the bar base but with my fairing I never noticed that. They also aren't the prettiest option but the comfort makes up for it. They do look better installed then how they look on the seller's webpage but they still look odd. After trying the differnet positions, I settled with the 17mm pull back. I find that I can ride all day without anymore shoulder or wrist pains. Plus, I find it a lot easier to do slow speed turns and U turns. I higher recommend risers if your having pains during longer rides. Looking back, I could have probably saved money and went for cheaper 1" risers (they would look nicer too) but it's nice to have the bars perfectly positioned. Advanced products takes a few days to ship but nothing unreasonable. They include very good instructions and respond fast to email.
Overall rating: 9/10 (-1 for no paint or anodizing but overall a good product for the price)
Advanced Motorcycle Products webpage: http://www.motorcycleproducts.org/ba...n-frameset.htm
Grip Puppies from CA Sport Touring:
At the same time as the bar risers, I was looking to make my grips more comfortable for cheap. I finally stumbled across the Grip Puppies. It is a foam grip sleeve that goes over your grips. It is advertised as being UV, ozone, and oxidation resistant. I ordered the small size and it came long enough that I still had to trim it to the correct length. They slid on tight but fairly easily with soapy water*. They appear to be a very high quality foam that will last at least a few riding seasons (probably for many years if your bike is garaged and not exposed constantly to the sun and elements unlike mine). It make the grips feel 100% more comfortable for me. The cost for a set is $8.80, which includes free shipping. They were backordered when I ordered mine so they were delayed about a week before they shipped. They do not say backorder status on the website but you can always call before ordering to check availbility.
*My grips were pretty much worn smooth. I found that the grip puppies spun on the worn out grips after the soapy water dried. I had to use adhesive to get them to stop spinning. I don't think this would be a problem if you grips aren't as worn as mine. Just keep in mind you might encounter this problem so test before you ride.
Overall rating: 10/10 (Awesome comfort, value, and quality for the cost)
CA Sport Touring's website:
https://www.casporttouring.com
A few weeks ago I saw XS1100 bar risers on ebay. It looked very nice to have but there was a bidding war and I lost at a high big. I started doing web searches for generic 7/8" bar risers. The majority of the risers only offer a 1" verticle raise. I finally found the Advanced Motorcycle products risers after I used many search engines. These risers raise the bar 1.25" and back or forward either 17mm or 25mm depending on how you position the riser. The only other risers that raised and brought the bars back that I found were around $100+. These are $65 shipped.
The machining quality is very good but they leave the aluminum risers uncoated. I wish the risers were anodized so I wouldn't have to worry about corrosion but they seem to be doing ok so far. They fit well on my XS1100 and it includes new bolts. They don't plug the half circle left in the bar base but with my fairing I never noticed that. They also aren't the prettiest option but the comfort makes up for it. They do look better installed then how they look on the seller's webpage but they still look odd. After trying the differnet positions, I settled with the 17mm pull back. I find that I can ride all day without anymore shoulder or wrist pains. Plus, I find it a lot easier to do slow speed turns and U turns. I higher recommend risers if your having pains during longer rides. Looking back, I could have probably saved money and went for cheaper 1" risers (they would look nicer too) but it's nice to have the bars perfectly positioned. Advanced products takes a few days to ship but nothing unreasonable. They include very good instructions and respond fast to email.
Overall rating: 9/10 (-1 for no paint or anodizing but overall a good product for the price)
Advanced Motorcycle Products webpage: http://www.motorcycleproducts.org/ba...n-frameset.htm
Grip Puppies from CA Sport Touring:
At the same time as the bar risers, I was looking to make my grips more comfortable for cheap. I finally stumbled across the Grip Puppies. It is a foam grip sleeve that goes over your grips. It is advertised as being UV, ozone, and oxidation resistant. I ordered the small size and it came long enough that I still had to trim it to the correct length. They slid on tight but fairly easily with soapy water*. They appear to be a very high quality foam that will last at least a few riding seasons (probably for many years if your bike is garaged and not exposed constantly to the sun and elements unlike mine). It make the grips feel 100% more comfortable for me. The cost for a set is $8.80, which includes free shipping. They were backordered when I ordered mine so they were delayed about a week before they shipped. They do not say backorder status on the website but you can always call before ordering to check availbility.
*My grips were pretty much worn smooth. I found that the grip puppies spun on the worn out grips after the soapy water dried. I had to use adhesive to get them to stop spinning. I don't think this would be a problem if you grips aren't as worn as mine. Just keep in mind you might encounter this problem so test before you ride.
Overall rating: 10/10 (Awesome comfort, value, and quality for the cost)
CA Sport Touring's website:
https://www.casporttouring.com
I think the chemicals in the paint attacked the rubber in the grips.
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