Risers

[bigpie]

I've tried search but nothing conclusive.

I think I want some risers but don't want to faff with new lines and cables. How much rise or rise and back can I get away with on a 2005 650.

Cheers blokes.

[kissofdeath]

not too sure but I think I read somewhere you can get around an inch each way but not too sure, I lifted mine by 1 inch and had no problems at all

[Stobie]

My 2005 650 had 2" Rox risers on when I bought it and there was no cable / brake line issues.

Stobie

[mr_diver]

I have a set of 26mm risers that fit the strom. I'd say they will fit with the standard brake lines but mine are braided and a little shorter than standard.

the risers fitted but only comfortably after I dropped the forks a little more.

I took them off after a few days.- I liked the extra height when standing on the pegs, but not while sitting... I felt like I was riding a Harley with ape hangers and my wrists started hurting after 10 mins.

So some people like em, I don't.   But when I fitted the things to the Deauville they stopped the pain in my bad back, and the same on the CX500ec.

[bigpie]

Cheers for the replies, I might get one of those sets that comes with a few height adjustments.
After a 200 odd miles yesterday and had a pain between my shoulder blades and a numb bum, both of which would be good to address before my trip to Wales in a couple of weeks.

[Yoyo]

You could try £10 ones from M&P to see how they work for you before investing in an expensive adjustable set

[UK_Vstrom650]

30mm risers fit on the Glee so might work on the Wee? Don't think you could go much higher though

[2112]

30mm risers fit on the Glee so might work on the Wee? Don't think you could go much higher though

   Yep, 30mm is the limit on a Glee before it gets expensive...

[adst]

My rox pivot risers still in the for sale section .. They fitted with standard cables ..

[Stobie]

My rox pivot risers still in the for sale section .. They fitted with standard cables ..

Same as the ones fitted to my 2005 and no issues. That's a good price for them as well.

Stobie

[bigpie]

Ordered some cheapy ten quidders to try