Boxer model swap!

[geoffo]

Hello All,

Just been for a couple of long rides on my year 2000 R1100Ss (black).
Love the bike BUT!........
After an hour or so I get a nasty neck ache and sore wrists.
(I've always had bikes with a more upright riding position)
Also with being a bit of a short arse and the bike being the taller 'sport' spec R1100S I still feel a bit unstable in some situations...
SO.....I was thinking of perhaps swapping it for a R1150R
(lower seat height,more upright riding position ect ect)
Anyone out there with a R1150R (pref black) who fancies swapping it for a R1100S?
PM me for details and pics if interested.

Geoffo.

[geoffo]

On reflection I think I could be accused of being a bit of a wuss!
I'm surprised no one has said so! (how kind you all are)
Do I really need the roadster?
Maybe not........
Going to keep on keeping on with my R1100S and see if I get used to it with more long rides, tone up my neck muscles and alter my riding position.

geoffo.

[slparry]

Have you tried putting the bars above the yokes, it makes hell of a difference

[geoffo]

Thanks Steve,

That was one option I had considered.
A darn site cheaper than buying another bike!

Cheers,

[slparry]

My mates done it on his BoxerCup and it's a huge difference

[Al]

I have raised the bars on mine, certainley makes a difference.

Al.

[f90x]

I put the bars above the yolks (actually managed to score a pair of 'actual' comfort bars, and I used the world famous 'Bar Backs' Perfect!

[geoffo]

Seems like the way to go!
Does the yoke need drilling for the securing bolts?

Cheers.

[slparry]

Seems like the way to go!
Does the yoke need drilling for the securing bolts?

Cheers.

No, what my mates done is put a piece of stainless bar between the clamps which secures them neatly but others just clamped them up

[dysondiver]

a set of genuine comfy bars are well worth the bother ,,, couple of hours sorts it out , and thats allowing for heated grips ,,, huge change to comfort.