Bar Risers or Bar Backs

[Angus]

I'm looking to pull the bars back a bit as my shoulders overextend with stock bars . The ones I have seen online only draw back about 2 cm. doesn't seem that that would be enough of  a difference . Does 2 cm back change the position significantly or should I be able to get 6 or 7 cm barbacks -- maybe that would be too much ( ? ) . Difficult to tell without actually doing it .

[UK_Vstrom650]

6 or 7cm would be massive. You should be OK with 2cm unless you're not very tall/have very short arms...

2cm may be enough, but anything beyond is likely to need a new brake hose and possibly clutch/wiring (at 6-7cm)

[kwackboy]

I recently fitted a set of risers to my Honda CB500, they are and inch up and an inch back and they work a treat however, I will be honest though, they were cheap and a shit fit.

I had to modify my existing clamps to make the bolt holes match  my feedback reflected my experience but I guess you get what you pay for 

But now, they fit, sort of  they are great.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293187636444

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[Bigcats30]

I fitted a set of these and they have made a huge difference to my 1000XT

https://www.adventurebikeshop.co.uk/ergonomics/s-w-motech-barback-up-and-back-handlbars-risers-22mm28mm/

I had zero troubles with fitting and no changes were needed for cables etc

[Angus]

Mine fitted easily and no change to the cables was needed. They do make a difference and the riding position is better but I feel I need another 3 or 4 cm back to be comfortable .