Has anybody bought this bar riser kit?

[Dickie2679]

http://www.suburban-machinery.com/R1100S2.htm

I need to raise my bars as I'm getting a bad neck with the standard set up, my local dealer is quoting £260.00 for the bars (with hose) that fit above the top yoke.
I've moved the standard bars above the yoke for a bit of a trial run & I'm happy with the new position, I'm not quite so happy about losing the small screw that prevents the bars rotating, the 'suburban-machinery' kit looks like it uses the standard bars but has two alloy blocks for the locating screw to fit into, at £51.84 + p&p it's a lot cheaper than the BMW kit.
Should I go for the cheaper option?

[bigblackfalco]

I ran for over 100K miles with the standard bars in the upper postion.No probs whatsoever.All the GP guys with clip-ons don't have anymore than pinch bolts on the fork stanchions.
Think I've seen that adapter kit advertised by someone in the UK or Europe...still with price of $ at mo...still will work out cheapish.
Bailey.

[Dickie2679]

http://www.wuedo.de/cgi-bin/webseller?a ... start.html

This might be better

[Dickie2679]

sorry that did not work, search wuedo part number 32-71-30-01
here

http://www.wuedo.de/cgi-bin/webseller?a ... start.html

[bernsmartco]

You asked the question on Pelican?
I think its a guy over there that makes them.

[Dickie2679]

I know the part you are talking about, but that just moves the bars back about 1", if they are already fitted above the top yoke.

[Dickie2679]

I've ordered the wuedo parts direct from Germany, I'll review when they arrive.

[Dickie2679]

My parts arrived from Germany in a few days, about £60.00 inc P&P, the kit consists of two machined alloy brackets, two longer handle bar clamp bolts & two blanking plugs for the unused holes in the handle bars (next to the clamp bolts.
Everything fitted in a few minutes, it looks good & can be changed back to 'bars under top yoke' very quickly. contact me if you need information or photos.

[BockingBandit]

When moving the Satndard Bars 'Above The Yokes', .. How do you get the top yoke off?. Do you need to sacrifice the central BMW emblem to get at the centre yoke nut, ... tried prising mine out but it keeps 'chipping'.
Cheers,, Geoff

[Dickie2679]

No need to remove the top yoke, If you loosen the clamp bolts the fork slider will slide down, it's just a guide tube - no spring in it.

[Rob B]

Dickie,

Go on then, post a piccy.

Rgds, Rob

[Stevie]

I have heard that this is possible, but saw an inference that on an "S" without ABS, a longer brake hose is required.
Is this correct?

[julian]

Yes, a longer front hose is required. I have the BMW high bars but haven't fitted them yet because of this.

The chap on Pelican makes bars called 'BarBacks' which raises the high bars a further inch and pull them back an inch too.

They look a bit minging in terms of the S' feng shui but bet they're really comfy. I'm quite tempted tbh. Currently US$170 a set special offer.

[boxerpan]

I have heard that this is possible, but saw an inference that on an "S" without ABS, a longer brake hose is required.
Is this correct?

Take the chance to get some braided hoses fitted at the same time, just order them an inch longer in the top section or put a pair of pipes on from the master cylinder with a longer banjo bolt. It'll sharpen the brakes no end if your bikes more than a couple of years old.

[cc mac]

After checking out the photos from Dickie, I ordred the parts from Germany. They arrived after 3 days and took about 45 mins to fit. I could do one now in about 20 mins. The new position has transformed the bike. Better visibility especially when approaching junctions looking over my shoulder. Less weight on my wrists, arms and shoulders. Less weight on the steering makes it more precise. Well worth it, and if the new position doesn't suit, it's very easy to change back. It's like getting a new bike. I am now really looking forward to a trip to Luxembourg/Ardennes at the end of September. This will highlight its newfound touring ability.