bar risers

[sillyboy]

hi blokes, I have now put about 700mls on my new vstrom 650. I was wondering if anyone had fitted rox pivoting risers on this bike ( a 2017 model ) . if so are the brake lines etc long enough?   tia.  silly boy.

[Jeff in Wales]

Can't answer your question but have another one for you.

Why do you need bar risers? Asking because I'm thinking that I need some too. Maybe not risers but 'barbacks'.

On long rides on rough surfaces I find that my left elbow starts aching. Think it's because my arms are slightly over extended, almost ramrod straight. Hence thinking about pulling the bars back a bit to get some 'kink' in the arms.

What's your issue?

[jmee54]

I have a new 650 and have added vertical risers, but not pull back ones, simply because I got them from off here. Can't remember if they are 20 or 30 mm - I think the latter.
I found the distance to the bars uncomfortable too and the extra height has made things better. I think another 30mm back as well would be perfect and was told that it is possible without changing the cables, but have not tried as yet.

[Fat Rat]

You might get 30mm back but be careful, the OE brake lines don't have much slack

[sillyboy]

I was thinking of fitting risers because I am 6ft tall and although I have a decent arm length I find I get sore shoulders and neck if I have to stretch in the slightest. I had rox pivoting risers on my BMW gs 09 which I found to be a big help. I know I can get chinese made ones for half the price but is it worth the risk? cheers, john.

[Jeff in Wales]

Hi sillyboy,

I've done mine...http://www.v-strom.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=12233.msg331769#msg331769

[sillyboy]

thanks for that jeff, I will see how I get on with the standard bars as they are nearer than the original gs so not quite so sore on the neck/shoulders. a 200 ml run will tell me . roll on the better days. john.

[sidleedsrugby]

Just fitted the rox risers to mine: not tried out yet, as I changed the top brake hose for a venhill item.
Paid about £35 , 2 day delivery. Venhill stuff is great.
I could not fit these without altering the top line, people said it ould be done, but I could not manage.
My issue was I was getting back ache after stretching too far forward.
Taking bike to Faro through France this year, so need to be comfy.