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Offline jbaptista

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Handle bars advice
« on: September 04, 2018, 12:43:34 »
Hi,
when touring after a while I start to feel my hands numb, and my shoulder blade sore.
I guess it's my driving position. I was thinking rise the handle bar and curved for me, and a wider handle bar.
Any advice and recommendation?
Best Regards.

Offline tony d

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Re: Handle bars advice
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2018, 21:19:03 »
 I used barback risers up one inch and back one inch much better riding position

Offline Barbel Mick

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Re: Handle bars advice
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2018, 21:27:58 »
Yes up, or up & back will help. I also found that Grip Puppies helped me, although some riders think they make the grips too wide.
Make sure you're relaxed & not gripping too tight.
Mick

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Offline jbaptista

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Re: Handle bars advice
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2018, 12:00:02 »
Thanks for the replies. Any brand in particular?
I saw in a Triumph a raiser and back, very cool, but it's for triumph


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Re: Handle bars advice
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2018, 13:07:27 »
I got some 20mm risers off e bay and moved the bars bar slightly seems to have cured my aches

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Re: Handle bars advice
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2018, 15:50:31 »
Was trying to find something like this:
https://www.bikermart.co.uk/BMW-R1200GS-SW~Motech-Barback-Handlebar-Risers

I think this would do the job, but still haven't found for DL650.
Anyone recommend a brand?
I almost sure I saw on R&G, but there is nothing on their website.