Author Topic: Installing Handle Bar Risers on an Honda ST1100 (Read 16564 times)

Streak · « **on:** May 07, 2012, 06:19:35 PM »

Thanks to Pault, he has lent me some Handlebar risers to trial on the bike, so i decided to put them on today.

Was quiet easy actually, firstly you have to remove the plastic around the bars which is 4 plastic grubs

2 screws under the bars

1 on top of the plastic (behind the key), i just realised i missed taking a photo of it.

and then it is a matter of unbolting the bars, putting the risers in, setting the bars to comfy and tightening the bars up, you may have to shift the brake line, but mine still had enough play that I didn't have to

i was able to fit the plastic back on, it is slightly offset where the key goes in, i am going to tack the rubber insert that goes in there if i like the risers, but the job took me a whole 30 mins start to finish!

Brock · « **Reply #1 on:** May 08, 2012, 08:37:51 AM »

Well done...

Next will be valve clearance....

Streak · « **Reply #2 on:** May 08, 2012, 08:59:42 AM »

Quote from: Brock on May 08, 2012, 08:37:51 AM

Well done...

Next will be valve clearance....

lol no no no, i pay someone to do that stuff, that is not one of my skills...

excopper · « **Reply #3 on:** May 31, 2012, 07:51:21 PM »

:wht11like the dash board as well

Streak · « **Reply #4 on:** May 31, 2012, 08:17:37 PM »

the dash board was made by one of our very clever members Tipsy

excopper · « **Reply #5 on:** May 31, 2012, 08:58:48 PM »

, glass or ali,hows it supported

Streak · « **Reply #6 on:** May 31, 2012, 09:03:06 PM »

this is link here will take you to the info about the shelf that tipsy made, lots of photos there

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=203.msg10877#msg10877

Streak · « **Reply #7 on:** June 18, 2012, 10:31:26 PM »

I have to say just running around town the bar risers have certainly made my seating position heaps better, should have dne it ages ago! Am looking forward to the weekend so I can get a proper feel of how it has changed with some distance behind me

tj189 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 19, 2012, 05:28:40 AM »

Nice one, must say that the risers look to be the same size as the top clamps, which is what i used for mine. I found a big difference on the long runs with this mod, I am sure you will like it

Streak · « **Reply #9 on:** June 26, 2012, 09:48:08 PM »

Quote from: Streak on June 18, 2012, 10:31:26 PM

I have to say just running around town the bar risers have certainly made my seating position heaps better, should have dne it ages ago! Am looking forward to the weekend so I can get a proper feel of how it has changed with some distance behind me

Well I did 220km with the new risers, they have made a fantastic difference, have made me rethink the highway wings for the moment.

I only put in 1" risers and it has made all the difference, no more sore shoulder for me!

ST2UP · « **Reply #10 on:** July 09, 2012, 07:17:59 PM »

Did the same.....nice addition to the dash is to use a 35mm film canister with the bottom cut out to fill the 1" gap in the ignition hole, helps to keep the factory look.

Cheers

Chris

Streak · « **Reply #11 on:** July 09, 2012, 09:45:53 PM »

Quote from: ST2UP on July 09, 2012, 07:17:59 PM

Did the same.....nice addition to the dash is to use a 35mm film canister with the bottom cut out to fill the 1" gap in the ignition hole, helps to keep the factory look.

Cheers

Chris

Duly noted....

Leethal · « **Reply #12 on:** July 22, 2012, 09:25:27 PM »

so... where do we get those risers from?

Streak · « **Reply #13 on:** July 22, 2012, 09:29:19 PM »

Motorcycle Larry does them:

http://www.motorcyclelarry.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_4&products_id=24

Leethal · « **Reply #14 on:** July 22, 2012, 09:33:44 PM »

checked out and noted, cheers

Fearmor · « **Reply #15 on:** August 03, 2012, 06:10:33 PM »

I have 1" risers sitting in my garage but was reluctant to fit them because i thought I,d have to leave the plastic off.Now seeing those photos I,ll give them a try.
Thanks for posting photos

Fearmor · « **Reply #16 on:** August 04, 2012, 02:09:19 AM »

Just after fitting the risers.As Streak said it took 30 min.Didn,t get a chance to try them out yet,I,ll leave that until monday ,it,s a holiday in Ireland and the weather forcast is promising a bit of sun at last

pleasetryme · « **Reply #17 on:** May 04, 2021, 02:34:20 PM »

just fitted some risers to my ST1100 havnt been out to test here is the ebay link what i bought the quality is great come with all bolts.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/313335487519?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2648

Shiney · « **Reply #18 on:** May 04, 2021, 03:43:40 PM »

Quote from: pleasetryme on May 04, 2021, 02:34:20 PM

just fitted some risers to my ST1100 havnt been out to test here is the ebay link what i bought the quality is great come with all bolts.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/313335487519?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2648

They look great

I'm sure there will be a few ST1100 riders that will be interested in hearing how well they work

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #19 on:** May 04, 2021, 10:16:56 PM »

I second that...

Langers · « **Reply #20 on:** May 05, 2021, 09:49:04 PM »

Is there a particular reason you have installed the risers such that the bars are further away from standard when seated? The ebay pictures suggested the offset should be closer to the rider.

pleasetryme · « **Reply #21 on:** May 05, 2021, 10:38:35 PM »

it kinda looks better this way and they are a higher spot. i think its also to do with the angle of the mounts and they are closer to the top cover. i am keen to test it but have had a bit of rain. it looks like if i do reverse them they will be lower and closer to the cover but i am going to try both ways but this way kind felt better so far.
i also just noticed these are a kinda offset type but the others in this thread are not offset. they definitely do rise them up it feels less pulling me in a downward direction from the original spot

pleasetryme · « **Reply #22 on:** May 05, 2021, 11:17:05 PM »

you got me thinking so i quickly swapped over the other option. these are good in a way option 1 is to raise them option 2 is to bring closer to rider. i will see how the closer to rider goes first ride with them. see if i like that over to the higher position

Cressida · « **Reply #23 on:** May 10, 2021, 08:10:43 PM »

If you find that you still need more comfort, I have a set of Helibars complete kit that you can have for $800 + freight brand new that I bought and never fitted before I changed ST1100 to Goldwing. They cost me close to $1000.

Just no need for them now

Also other parts for ST1100 etc.

Andrew_02ST · « **Reply #24 on:** June 29, 2021, 10:01:21 PM »

Quote from: pleasetryme on May 05, 2021, 11:17:05 PM

you got me thinking so i quickly swapped over the other option. these are good in a way option 1 is to raise them option 2 is to bring closer to rider. i will see how the closer to rider goes first ride with them. see if i like that over to the higher position

Hey there,

Just after a bit of a review of the risers you fitted? Was keen to find a post with some recency as most of them are years old!

Cheers, Andrew.

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