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Author Message   Zoedogg1 Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 01:34 pm:        I've got an '04 XB12R...wondering if anyone knew off hand what size handle bars are on this stock, I was looking into getting risers while I'll was here at work off line. Went on a ride yesterday take put me on my bike for about 8 hours with 5 quick stops, and man, an inch or two rise would have been real nice.Thanks   Glitch Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 02:01 pm:        7/8ths   Zoedogg1 Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 02:04 pm:        Perfect, thats the size I was hoping for, Thanks Glitch...   Zoedogg1 Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 02:16 pm:        Hmmm, not I have a small problem. Not sure if I should get a 2" or 1" riser. Im pretty tall 6'2"...anyone here have risers and how high? Thoughts?   Nik Posted on Monday, April 14, 2008 - 02:35 pm:        The R doesn't have true bars like the S does... You need to get something like helibars if you want a more relaxed position.   Nillaice Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 03:38 pm:        or you could swap your top triple tree with that of an S model   Wantxbr Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 10:56 am:        How about this cheaper option that raises you 2" but also can pivot forward and back for an even more adjustable riding position. http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/16108.html   Damnut Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 11:17 am:        Helibars, like I have, or Lightning top triple w/bars are basically the only options for moving your riding position.   Damnut Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 11:23 am:        Here's what Helibars look like...   Zoedogg1 Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 02:27 pm:        Wantxbr, I did look into those, but they dont fit the XB-R. Unfortunately you have to go with item # 9023 or 9077 at the same site. Much more expensive. I have decided to go a less expensive route for now and get my seat re-pad with GEL...Ooooo smooshy-squoosh!!   Xring60 Posted on Friday, April 18, 2008 - 08:44 am:        If you're looking for a simple 1" rise with out having to modify or lengthen your cables we offer an inexpensive bar riser that will fit on your XB. Andy http://www.preeng.com/xcart/product.php?productid=5&cat=1&page=1 \Pe-svr-01\Profiles\Redirected Desktop\andy\Desktop\Risers.bmp (51.1 k)   Wantxbr Posted on Friday, April 18, 2008 - 10:25 am:        Zoedogg1 Sorry bout that must have not pay close attention to what I was reading. I could've sworn those would work. Xring60 He has an R not an S. I made the same mistake.   Maryj Posted on Friday, April 18, 2008 - 10:36 am:        So are the bars 7/8th's all the way across? I have an 04 xb12r and the guy I got it from put on some grips that are super fat in the middle (I guess to cut down the vibration?), but they are too big for me!! I get arm pump, and I want to put smaller grips on. Suggestions on what grips work the best?   Damnut Posted on Friday, April 18, 2008 - 01:08 pm:        Traction grips work well but if you want some thin grips take a look at some Rizoma grips. The quality of the Rizoma components is EXCELLENT!! They also come in different colors. Bar end are needed with these grips though. Unless you like the look of the hole at the end.

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