Risers

[angus]

Which of these risers bring the bars closer to the rider.

 

[otrfjr]

Which of these risers bring the bars closer to the rider.

The Gen Mars will bring the bars back, especially if you install them with the adjustable stalks on the stock setup all the way back (toward the rider).

[Edit: Gen Mar's bring it back on the adjustable set up on Gen II bikes.]

 

[wfooshee]

The Genmars are basically a thick plate, the bars are raised from the triple tree but mount over the same point. Any change backwards is just trig from the fork rake.

The Heli risers actually change the mount point backwards, as well as lifting the bars. I think they'll give you more rearward movement. It's what I've got on mine, and they made a HUGE difference in comfort for me.

In my quick look I didn't see a heli listed for GenII bikes, but with your '05 you'd be fine.

Edit: found the pic of my install, click on the thumbnail:

 

[rockmurf]

Heli does make risers for the gen II.

 

[abarron576]

Gen Mars fit an '07 with no changes to brake or clutch lines.

 

[Brooklyn]

Gen Mars fit an '07 with no changes to brake or clutch lines.

I have Heli and risers on my '06. No changes in brake or clutch lines. Very comfortable for a 6'1" rider.

 

[todd493]

Which of these risers bring the bars closer to the rider.

Also D&D makes a great set of Risers for Gen 1 . I've been using their 10* degree set and really like them, it's like riding with a set of superbike bars now.

https://fjr1300risers.homestead.com/

 

[LDRydr]

The Heli risers actually change the mount point backwards, as well as lifting the bars. I think they'll give you more rearward movement. It's what I've got on mine, and they made a HUGE difference in comfort for me.

Not true. The Heli triple-clamp by itself moves the bars back 1.5" but does not raise them at all, other then the previously mentioned fork-rake. In fact the handlebar controls come close to making contact with the tank, but do not touch. If you're used to using your tankbag in a favorite position you may have to move it. If you want additional height you need to also purchase the Heli risers, which will work ONLY with the Heli clamp. Heli designed the clamp to work with existing clutch and brake lines. I have the Heli clamp and risers on my '06.

One cool feature of the Heli setup is the two drilled/tapped holes for RAM-mount balls to mount your goodies.

 

[wfooshee]

The Heli risers actually change the mount point backwards, as well as lifting the bars. I think they'll give you more rearward movement. It's what I've got on mine, and they made a HUGE difference in comfort for me.

Not true. The Heli triple-clamp by itself moves the bars back 1.5" but does not raise them at all, other then the previously mentioned fork-rake. In fact the handlebar controls come close to making contact with the tank, but do not touch. If you're used to using your tankbag in a favorite position you may have to move it. If you want additional height you need to also purchase the Heli risers, which will work ONLY with the Heli clamp. Heli designed the clamp to work with existing clutch and brake lines. I have the Heli clamp and risers on my '06.

One cool feature of the Heli setup is the two drilled/tapped holes for RAM-mount balls to mount your goodies.

Yah - hu-uh!!!

I wasn't talking about the Heli triple clamp, I was talking about the risers.

Heli-risers ONLY, stock tree. (May be different for GenII, I don't know):

 

[black mamba]

Angus....

I had steel mesh brake and clutch line installed. When I ordered them, I had them made two inches longer than stock in the event I stacked risers. I did end up stacking them so I have plenty of length in the lines. I doubt stock length would acommodate stacking.

 

[black mamba]

Pitinstructor.....

See my post right above yours. Stock length clutch and brake lines will probably be too short for stacking. I added two inches to the new lines and it works perfectly.