Handlebar options relating to riding posture

[Chris_]

I have a 2000 ST1100  that has the Heli adjustable bars and although they are quite versatile I cannot quite find the bolt upright riding position that I would like. I am 5' 8" with reasonably long arms. What I am seeking is a no wrist load bolt upright riding position. I am not sure that this is possible but I am hoping that another combination of handlebar / riser setup may yield a better outcome. Any suggestions appreciated

[ST2UP]

Gday Chris and welcome to OzSTOC 


You could perhaps try to procure a pair of BMW K75/100 Handle bars.....they will lift you up further and rake back more towards you.

Of course rerouting or your cables etc will be required.



cheers

[Shiney]

G'day Chris_, welcome to the forum

As opposed to replacing the Heli Bars you could look into adding bar risers.

There are many options around (like the three below)...

      

All of these options will raise the bars and bring them back towards the rider.


Cheers
Shiney

[Chris_]

Thank you very much for your input ST2UP now that you say it I seem to remember some mention of the BMW bars being used but it had been filed away in my not so perfect memory :) . Shiney, The riser addition may well be the place to start as I do not look forward to rerouting the cables as it is I am not sure the cables can stand much more rise. Do you know if there are other cables that sometimes need to be used or is it just a matter of routing. Thanks for the warm welcome to the forum   glad to be here

[Shiney]

You can get a little more length with some careful routing but I wouldn't be surprised if you needed custom cables with the Heli Bars and a 2 or 3 inch riser.
Some of the other guys may know more or have some more suggestions.

But keep us updated on how you go mate


Cheers
Shiney