Best 4-inch risers

[Tom in NM]

I am with you half way . . . .

not difficult to install at all.
I like the 4 inchers from ESI http://www.esicycleproducts.com/ It makes a night and day difference. With risers you can ride all day and even more if need be.
Also there is kewlmetals riser bars. www.kewlmetal.com I have never tried them but those that have them like them.

:2thumbs:

Yes and a big NO.
I have the ESI 4" risers on my SE5, one, if not THE one, best mod. The big NO comes from the install - I was one of the people who had to really work at getting the amount of cable slack required for the install. I was not impressed with the quality of the finish at the price, I would give that a C. The instructions for doing an SE5 rated a D or D- . So, great end result, worse install to date.

If I needed to do another riser install, I would do the Kewlmetal ones, in a heartbeat.

The big ergonomic payoff for me with the risers was that they allowed me to sit further back on the seat and take the pressure off my knees (being pushed apart, bowlegged style) - they were always aching after the first 150 miles. I didn't have any neck, back or shoulder pressures from the stock bars. I am 5'7", with a 29" inseam.

Tom

 

[RoadHammer]

If your worried about hand cramps, i suggest installing handgrips with rubber inserts. Also some bar end weights available in many cool styles. And last but not least a throttle boss. This along with risers of your choice will result in what i consider very comfortable for all day riding.
http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.Products/catID/25/scID/163
http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.Products/catID/17/scID/116

 

[bone crusher]

If your worried about hand cramps, i suggest installing handgrips with rubber inserts. Also some bar end weights available in many cool styles. And last but not least a throttle boss. This along with risers of your choice will result in what i consider very comfortable for all day riding.
http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.Products/catID/25/scID/163
http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.Products/catID/17/scID/116

Actually, I put on the throttlemeister that really helped with vibration and the like...then, with the ESI risers, all the vibration was effectively eliminated...no question that risers really dampen the vibration a lot...

With cramps, you have to be certain you aren't squeezing too tightly...like with a golf club...yikes!

 

[SpyderGirl]

Actually, I put on the throttlemeister that really helped with vibration and the like...then, with the ESI risers, all the vibration was effectively eliminated...no question that risers really dampen the vibration a lot...

With cramps, you have to be certain you aren't squeezing too tightly...like with a golf club...yikes!

I also have the Throttlemeister that helps a lot, as does my throttle rocker. My hands no longer cramp up or fall asleep.

Add that to the 1" BRP riser and the 4" ESI risers I have along with my Corbin seat, I'm all set. A hand brake and highway pegs would be all I need for the ulimate comfort. My knees start to bother me after about 1 to 1 1/2 hours of riding without a break.

And so you know, I am 5' 3" with a 30" inseam.

 

[gseely]

If your worried about hand cramps, i suggest installing handgrips with rubber inserts. Also some bar end weights available in many cool styles. And last but not least a throttle boss. This along with risers of your choice will result in what i consider very comfortable for all day riding.
http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.Products/catID/25/scID/163
http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.Products/catID/17/scID/116

The stock Spyder grips leave a lot to be desired. I put PM Renthal grips on my Harley, which eliminated the vibration problems. I've never tried anything that worked as well. I'd like to put something similar on the Spyder.

After buying the PM Renthal grips, I read a number of posts that Avon Contour grips offered the same comfort for about half he price. (They appear to be a PM Renthal clone.) Does anyone know if they will work on the Spyder? You can get them with black or chrome caps. Here's a link: http://avongrips.com/shop/products/SB-Custom-Contour-Anodized-Grips.html

 

[RoadHammer]

If it's a 7/8 you should be good to go

 

[gseely]

Kewlmetal's new soon to be released (if not already) risers.

Product link:
http://www.kewlmetalstore.com/product_info.php?cPath=5&products_id=456

Video:
http://www.kewlmetal.com/

Their website states that these fit the RS (new name for 2010). Will the fit a 2009 SE5? Do I need a different model for the semi-automatic transmission than the manual transmission?

Has anyone actually installed these new risers yet?

 

[madjack]

gseely; see post #13, yes they work on a se5

 

[jnt]

Thanks to everyone!

Has anyone tried both the Kewlmetal and ESI risers? Any opinion on what would work well for a really short rider? These would be for my wife, who is 4' 10".

Hand numbness has been a problem. Do these help that problem specifically?

W is 4'10" also - has the 7" bars from Kewl (with the center plate). Minor re-routing of cables. Also added a Russell seat. Many happy miles since. Numbness is gone, and the cruise helped that as well.

 

[Firefly]

Actually, I put on the throttlemeister that really helped with vibration and the like...then, with the ESI risers, all the vibration was effectively eliminated...no question that risers really dampen the vibration a lot...

With cramps, you have to be certain you aren't squeezing too tightly...like with a golf club...yikes!

:agree: The combination of the throttlemeister and ESI risers makes all the difference in the world.... as well as a soft grip.

 

[gseely]

Thanks to everyone for your help. I ordered the Kewlmetal Adjustable Risers.