Member Contributer Calculon Posted March 26, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted March 26, 2019 I have a sixth gen with risers on it and my buddy has an eighth gen stock set-up. He recently added a cruiser to his fleet for long trips because he believes the VFR is too uncomfortable for big rides. I suggested he get risers for the bars but he's worried it will ruin the handling. Has anyone added risers to their gen 8's? Does it change the handling? And if so is it dramatic? My gen 6 came with the risers so I don't know what a stock version is like for comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloryracing Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Adding bar risers that move them an inch or so (up, down, back, whatever) is not going to effect the handling of the bike. If it makes the rider a bit more comfortable the 'handling' will actually be improved. I have added risers to almost all of my street rides over the years with no ill effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetePower Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I added the 15mm Honda risers to my 2014, no change at all to handling, and really no noticeable change to position but a little more comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoGuy Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Added the tall Motopumps risers to my '15 with no handling penalty at all, and a big comfort boost. Don't even need to change cables or hoses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Calculon Posted March 31, 2019 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2019 So I borrowed my friends gen 8 for a 450 mile ride in two days. His is the stock version and for my part I can do about 100 miles and after that the pain starts to become bothersome. Mostly lower back, then neck and finally wrists in order of magnitude in discomfort. There is no doubt that risers would make a HUGE difference. Even though I brought up the suggestion of risers, he just smiles and has no intention of installing them. Doing another all day ride today, I’m going to do some preventative ibuprofen treatment before we head out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan553 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 It’s his bike right? Is he comfortable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkie Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Hey calculon, let me start by saying I'm your biggest fan, and all my circuits is my favorite show. I have 5/8" risers on my 8th gen. I think they help. I'm probably going to switch to 1" risers eventually. The risers don't change handling one bit, but they sure help me reach the bars with greater comfort. I'm including a link to a motorcycle ergonomics calculator. With this, you enter your height, and a few details of your bike, and it will tell you exactly what to expect as far as how changing things on the bike affects rider ergonomics. http://cycle-ergo.com Here's what I get when I put in my data: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted March 31, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2019 4 hours ago, Calculon said: So I borrowed my friends gen 8 for a 450 mile ride in two days. His is the stock version and for my part I can do about 100 miles and after that the pain starts to become bothersome. Mostly lower back, then neck and finally wrists in order of magnitude in discomfort. There is no doubt that risers would make a HUGE difference. Even though I brought up the suggestion of risers, he just smiles and has no intention of installing them. Doing another all day ride today, I’m going to do some preventative ibuprofen treatment before we head out. Have you adjusted the seat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Calculon Posted April 1, 2019 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 1, 2019 10 hours ago, Alan553 said: It’s his bike right? Is he comfortable? Sure, he’s comfortable but he doesn’t tour with it. 9 hours ago, Sparkie said: Hey calculon, let me start by saying I'm your biggest fan, and all my circuits is my favorite show. I have 5/8" risers on my 8th gen. I think they help. I'm probably going to switch to 1" risers eventually. The risers don't change handling one bit, but they sure help me reach the bars with greater comfort. I'm including a link to a motorcycle ergonomics calculator. With this, you enter your height, and a few details of your bike, and it will tell you exactly what to expect as far as how changing things on the bike affects rider ergonomics. http://cycle-ergo.com Here's what I get when I put in my data: Thanks for all that info. I knew about the ergo site, didn’t know you could make adjustments. 6 hours ago, fink said: Have you adjusted the seat? Didn’t know you could adjust the seat on the VFR. He did just add a Corbin seat which was pretty good in regards to comfort. So so at the end of the ride today I showed him how easy the riser install is and he said next visit we can give it a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Bent Posted April 4, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted April 4, 2019 Another option is to strengthen core muscles. That helps in doing anything physical and may negate the "need" for risers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer flya750 Posted April 5, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted April 5, 2019 When I got my 8G, I rode my 3G and 8G back to back, the 3G was clearly more comfortable, the ergo cycle website link above confirms that with the numbers in lean angle and crouch. If you look at the ergo cycle website, you can see that any after market seat on the 8G that is too thick compared to the OEM would throw the numbers off whack. I'd like to get an after market seat, but I'd be concerned about it messing too much with the ergos.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan553 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Corbin will carve out the seat to make it deeper and raise the nose to prevent you from sliding forward, helps to sit up a bit and take the pressure off wrists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoGuy Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Problem with lowering your seat is it makes your knees bend more than they do already. Unfortunately after knee replacement and back surgery, keeping the seat high and going with the tallest Motopumps was the best solution for me. May even get lower footpegs in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan553 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 3 hours ago, VideoGuy said: Problem with lowering your seat is it makes your knees bend more than they do already. Unfortunately after knee replacement and back surgery, keeping the seat high and going with the tallest Motopumps was the best solution for me. May even get lower footpegs in the near future. I agree....I guess that’s why the baby boomers are riding cruisers instead of sport bikes...I guess people like you and I just don’t see ourselves there.....yet! Lol. I went from a 92 ST1100 because it was just to heavy, to a vintage 92 FJ1200ABS that was also a little on the heavy side and becoming outdated to the VFR.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Calculon Posted April 5, 2019 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 5, 2019 21 minutes ago, Alan553 said: I agree....I guess that’s why the baby boomers are riding cruisers instead of sport bikes...I guess people like you and I just don’t see ourselves there.....yet! Lol. I went from a 92 ST1100 because it was just to heavy, to a vintage 92 FJ1200ABS that was also a little on the heavy side and becoming outdated to the VFR.. Not too derail this topic too much, there are other bikes besides cruisers and sport bikes. I rode my gen 6 with risers a few days after I got back from my trip and the difference was immediate. My friend, John with the gen 8 is on board with getting risers for next trip. Now the question, which height risers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan553 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 17 minutes ago, Calculon said: Not too derail this topic too much, there are other bikes besides cruisers and sport bikes. I rode my gen 6 with risers a few days after I got back from my trip and the difference was immediate. My friend, John with the gen 8 is on board with getting risers for next trip. Now the question, which height risers? Can’t raise it much more that 1.25”, so motopumps would be the choice I suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted April 5, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted April 5, 2019 4 hours ago, Calculon said: Not too derail this topic too much, there are other bikes besides cruisers and sport bikes. I rode my gen 6 with risers a few days after I got back from my trip and the difference was immediate. My friend, John with the gen 8 is on board with getting risers for next trip. Now the question, which height risers? How come your friend John doesn’t join? Look for moto pumps. From memory he has 3 heights to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoGuy Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 Yep, Motopumps has 3 heights. Lowest is same as Honda OEM, then tallest is 1.25 inches, which is what I did. Way more comfortable than stock with no handling penalty, at least on the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Calculon Posted April 6, 2019 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 6, 2019 23 hours ago, fink said: How come your friend John doesn’t join? Look for moto pumps. From memory he has 3 heights to choose from. Join? You mean this forum? He’s not really a forum kinda guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted April 6, 2019 Member Contributer Share Posted April 6, 2019 Yes. Happy to get someone else to do his bidding for him eh. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Calculon Posted April 7, 2019 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 7, 2019 4 hours ago, fink said: Yes. Happy to get someone else to do his bidding for him eh. 😀 Nah, I did it for me. When I visit I ride the Interceptor mostly and after 100 miles or so it gets to be uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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