Advice on R100GS handlebar risers?

Mane · 04-15-2012, 05:36 PM

Hi folks,

I'm looking to fit some handlebar risers to my R100GS and thinking about Rox Risers, but wonder if someone else has tried this before. My main concerns are fitment and lines length. Any comments?

Regards,
Mane

Box'a'bits · 04-15-2012, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mane

Hi folks,

I'm looking to fit some handlebar risers to my R100GS and thinking about Rox Risers, but wonder if someone else has tried this before. My main concerns are fitment and lines length. Any comments?

Regards,
Mane

Yup got 'em at the time that I went to fat bars (ATV). They're good. No issues with cables.

igormortis · 04-15-2012, 05:53 PM

Happy with mine also. 3 1/2 inch risers with Pastrana FMX bend Protaper bars. No cable problems.

Mane · 04-15-2012, 06:45 PM

Thank you for comments...

Is this the correct size for the R100GS?

Pivoting Risers 2"x7/8"x7/8" Black Anodized

Regards,
Mane

igormortis · 04-15-2012, 09:09 PM

If you are keeping the GS handlebars, then yes, 7/8 is the right size. It’s close enough to the 22mm of the BMW bars.

Mane · 04-16-2012, 06:52 PM

Thank you

Regards,
Mane

bmweuro · 04-16-2012, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mane

Hi folks,

I'm looking to fit some handlebar risers to my R100GS and thinking about Rox Risers, but wonder if someone else has tried this before. My main concerns are fitment and lines length. Any comments?

Regards,
Mane

You can use almost any bar riser for 22mm or 7/8" bars even if the application does not say R100GS. The worst case you would need to find the correct length 8mm bolts. In many applications you can re-route the cables and replace the brake line with a longer one. If you just want a raiser and not a set back Wunderlich are the best bang for the buck.

ignatz72 · 04-17-2012, 09:43 AM

I've got the Wunderlich 25mm risers and love em.

Makes a big difference in comfort, no issue w/ cables or brake line.

Might see an issue w/ the 35mm ones though.

batoutoflahonda · 04-18-2012, 12:41 AM

Well, depends. I put Rox on my R80G/S and had to swap the wire harness connectors under the tank, R/H side of the frame spine. With the bars tuned they were really strained, and the throttle cables pulled at full lock.. So if it's an early R100GS, or even a later model, I would pull the tank and check the wire and cable routing lock to lock.

I eventually took them off, as I'm 5' 6" and found sitting more up right put more pressure on my tail bone and over a distance was quite uncomfortable. Also, with the small fairing on the G/S and early R100GS, sitting more up right has you fighting the wind. A good rule of thumb is to make a fist and place your knuckles against the grips. This equals about an inch of set back and/or rise. Sit on the bike like that and see how it feels.

Rox does make a quality product.

04-15-2012, 05:36 PM	#1
Mane ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Guatemala Oddometer: 399	Advice on R100GS handlebar risers? Hi folks, I'm looking to fit some handlebar risers to my R100GS and thinking about Rox Risers, but wonder if someone else has tried this before. My main concerns are fitment and lines length. Any comments? Regards, Mane __________________ '94 BMW R100GS Bumble Bee '08 Triumph Tiger 1050 (Sold it, solid performer) '06 KTM 640 Adventure (Sold it and regret it since day one) '03 BMW R1150GS Adventure (Death because of hopistalary infection R.I.P.) "Never wrestle with a pig. You both get all dirty, and the pig likes it".

04-15-2012, 05:53 PM	#3
igormortis Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Moving further away from Wellington, New Zealand Oddometer: 1,096	Happy with mine also. 3 1/2 inch risers with Pastrana FMX bend Protaper bars. No cable problems. __________________ Operation: Battle Panda

04-15-2012, 06:45 PM	#4
Mane ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Guatemala Oddometer: 399	Thank you for comments... Is this the correct size for the R100GS? Pivoting Risers 2"x7/8"x7/8" Black Anodized Regards, Mane __________________ '94 BMW R100GS Bumble Bee '08 Triumph Tiger 1050 (Sold it, solid performer) '06 KTM 640 Adventure (Sold it and regret it since day one) '03 BMW R1150GS Adventure (Death because of hopistalary infection R.I.P.) "Never wrestle with a pig. You both get all dirty, and the pig likes it".

04-15-2012, 09:09 PM	#5
igormortis Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Moving further away from Wellington, New Zealand Oddometer: 1,096	If you are keeping the GS handlebars, then yes, 7/8 is the right size. It’s close enough to the 22mm of the BMW bars. __________________ Operation: Battle Panda

04-16-2012, 06:52 PM	#6
Mane ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Guatemala Oddometer: 399	Thank you Regards, Mane __________________ '94 BMW R100GS Bumble Bee '08 Triumph Tiger 1050 (Sold it, solid performer) '06 KTM 640 Adventure (Sold it and regret it since day one) '03 BMW R1150GS Adventure (Death because of hopistalary infection R.I.P.) "Never wrestle with a pig. You both get all dirty, and the pig likes it".

04-17-2012, 09:43 AM	#8
ignatz72 call me iggy Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Mid-South, M-town Oddometer: 601	I've got the Wunderlich 25mm risers and love em. Makes a big difference in comfort, no issue w/ cables or brake line. Might see an issue w/ the 35mm ones though. __________________ Current: 93 R100GS, 04 XR650L Prior: 73 CB350, 77 R100/7, 83 R100RT I love every motorcycle I've owned and even some that I haven't.

04-18-2012, 12:41 AM	#9
batoutoflahonda Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Easton Wa Oddometer: 1,256	Well, depends. I put Rox on my R80G/S and had to swap the wire harness connectors under the tank, R/H side of the frame spine. With the bars tuned they were really strained, and the throttle cables pulled at full lock.. So if it's an early R100GS, or even a later model, I would pull the tank and check the wire and cable routing lock to lock. I eventually took them off, as I'm 5' 6" and found sitting more up right put more pressure on my tail bone and over a distance was quite uncomfortable. Also, with the small fairing on the G/S and early R100GS, sitting more up right has you fighting the wind. A good rule of thumb is to make a fist and place your knuckles against the grips. This equals about an inch of set back and/or rise. Sit on the bike like that and see how it feels. Rox does make a quality product. __________________ It's eight and a half gallons of gas; and an engine. What more do you need?-- BMW R80G/S Save lives. Legalize lane sharing. Cow eyes don't glow. batoutoflahonda screwed with this post 04-18-2012 at 12:47 AM

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