Installed SpyderExtras Billet Aluminum Handlebar Riser Kit - not comfortable??

[dlwilliams48]

I installed the SpyderExtras Billet Aluminum Handlebar Riser Kit thinking it might make the ride a bit more comfortable, but I'm not sure that it is really as comfortable as stock. I know that when I added a riser to my Versys 650 it was much more comfortable. So now I'm wondering if I should go back to stock to see if the riser was worth it or not, or give it a bit more time to see if it gets better. I would hate to have to remove it after spending about a hundred and thirty bucks for it (needed to extra long bolts because of the added docking station). With all that said, has anyone else had this experience with the riser not being as comfortable?

 

[BajaRon]

Were you trying to accomplish a higher bar or a setback bar? There is a lot to consider when moving handlebars.

 

[PMK]

I installed the SpyderExtras Billet Aluminum Handlebar Riser Kit thinking it might make the ride a bit more comfortable, but I'm not sure that it is really as comfortable as stock. I know that when I added a riser to my Versys 650 it was much more comfortable. So now I'm wondering if I should go back to stock to see if the riser was worth it or not, or give it a bit more time to see if it gets better. I would hate to have to remove it after spending about a hundred and thirty bucks for it (needed to extra long bolts because of the added docking station). With all that said, has anyone else had this experience with the riser not being as comfortable?

Easy test. Sit on Spyder as you would normally would.

Get settled, close yours eyes and without favoritism, reach towards the bars, eyes closed and see if your hands fall onto the grips.

If you need to fudge that, chances are, the bars are incorrectly positioned.

As for what you bought and paid for, return them to Spyder Extras for a full refund if needed.

 

[dlwilliams48]

Were you trying to accomplish a higher bar or a setback bar? There is a lot to consider when moving handlebars.

Trying for a bit higher bar and a little setback. This riser may have a bit too much setback though.

 

[dlwilliams48]

Easy test. Sit on Spyder as you would normally would.

Get settled, close yours eyes and without favoritism, reach towards the bars, eyes closed and see if your hands fall onto the grips.

If you need to fudge that, chances are, the bars are incorrectly positioned.

As for what you bought and paid for, return them to Spyder Extras for a full refund if needed.

Thanks. I'll give that a try. I do know that when I am riding my left arm is much more comfortable when I have the heel of my hand resting on the grip rather than holding the grip. So, as mentioned above, probably a bit more setback than I need. Wish I had tried this before I purchased. And thanks for the info about returning.

 

[Jetfixer]

Something else to consider is that all of the available optional handlebars for the F3 will fit on your 24 RT. For my needs, the F3 Attitude bars brought them back just enough, but the biggest comfort increase is the much different wrist angle with these bars. This is without any riser installed. The optional handlebars cost about the same as what you paid for risers. Sometimes they can be found in the for sale section here.

 

[FrogmanDave]

I am running a similar set from LaMonster and am very happy with them. Each person is different.

 

[mbranscum]

Look at Helibars.

 

[PW2013STL]

Something else to consider is that all of the available optional handlebars for the F3 will fit on your 24 RT. For my needs, the F3 Attitude bars brought them back just enough, but the biggest comfort increase is the much different wrist angle with these bars. This is without any riser installed. The optional handlebars cost about the same as what you paid for risers. Sometimes they can be found in the for sale section here.

The controls on the 2024 will not fit on previous bars. BRP will have different bars, but dealer told me that they are not available yet.