44 Member Reviews
1 Star: 3
2 Stars: 1
3 Stars: 2
4 Stars: 6
5 Stars: 32
Handlebar Riser Shims
ITEM CODE: BB52698, SKU: BB52698
06.25.2016
Work Great
Love them. I am also 6' 2" and they really help. |
Handlebar Riser Shims
ITEM CODE: BB52698, SKU: BB52698
08.28.2015
Lifted for comfort
I had purchased these shims not knowing what to expect. Wow what a difference in ride comfort, I'm 6'2" and have trouble with my shoulders. I had my friend help me (just made it easier to do) install these shims and the relief was almost instant. I now can ride all day with little to no discomfort from having to lean over. Great addition to a great bike. |
Handlebar Riser Shims
ITEM CODE: BB52698, SKU: BB52698
01.20.2015
20K miles later
I have found that after a short time that the bars feel correct... In the past they always felt too low. Biggest plus was when running the back roads of Santa Cruz the bars give more room for "Lock to Lock" turns. |
Handlebar Riser Shims
ITEM CODE: BB52698, SKU: BB52698
06.02.2014
Work well
My only gripe is the spacers were to small so I could not put the plastic clamp cover back on. |
Handlebar Riser Shims
ITEM CODE: BB52698, SKU: BB52698
02.07.2014
Shims
being 6'4" Most people say I look like I'm riding a sports bike instead of a wing, all crunched over., Handlebars hits my long legs in tight turns. Yep, It was a pain in the ARSE !!!!! I just installed the shims, OMG !!! what a difference !!! no more pain in the shoulders, not cramping in my hands. easier reach for the control buttons, and most of all the bars are no longer hitting my legs, I can now make tight u turns. It fells like a whole new bike. I'm loving it !!! |
Handlebar Riser Shims
ITEM CODE: BB52698, SKU: BB52698
06.27.2013
Wow What change in Riding Position
These little shims made such a change in ride position it is hard to believe. As one reviewer put it "cozy riding position" I would have to agree. The installation should take about 45 minutes however mine took almost 3 hours due to dropping a screw and it disappeared down into the bike. Which I had to disassemble the fairing before I could retrieve it with a magnet. Therefore be very careful with the screws and you will be done in no time. |
Handlebar Riser Shims
ITEM CODE: BB52698, SKU: BB52698
05.23.2013
Excellent
Wish I had installed these 6 years ago. I'm 6'4" and the little extra height on the handle bars makes all the difference in the world. Would recommend to anyone with long legs amd arms. |
Handlebar Riser Shims
ITEM CODE: BB52698, SKU: BB52698
10.07.2012
handlebar risers.
They freaking rock! Easy as hell install. Completely different riding experience now. Cozy is one word I would use to describe it. Where you used to have to 'reach' for the bars, now they're 'right there'. Cozy. Best 'personal'riding mod' I've done to bike. And, inexpensive to boot! Can't say enough good things about them. |
Handlebar Riser Shims
ITEM CODE: BB52698, SKU: BB52698
09.24.2012
Excellent but backwards!
I purchased these to lower my bars and they work great. I mounted them with the high side towards the front of the bike. The bike feels much more "sporty" and the position aids handling in corners. I am 5'11" and they allow my arms to go straight out and are more comfortable for me creating ever so little lean forward. I removed the black upper tree cover and left it off. I like seeing the triple clamps and tops of fork tubes. PS I purchased some blakc plastic hole plugs at Lowes to cover the bold holes for the handlebars and they fit and look great! |
Handlebar Riser Shims
ITEM CODE: BB52698, SKU: BB52698
06.19.2012
Value at it's finest!
So subtle, yet so pronounced. Excellent value and a snap to install (about 20 minutes). I am 6'1" with semi-long arms and I highly recommend. |
Handlebar Riser Shims
ITEM CODE: BB52698, SKU: BB52698
05.24.2012
Nice improvement.
These worked good for me and will take only about 30 minutes to install with proper instructions. I am 6'0" tall with wide shoulders and long arms. The stock handlebar position caused my shoulders to slouch since they were so low. I just wanted to raise my bars so the other more expensive options out there didn't appeal to me. Many of them move the bars closer to each other. This modification requires no changes to the wires or cables since the shim is only about 1/4" thick. It is thicker on one end than the other so it angles the bars to a 1 1/2" higher position. The instructions that come with the risers are bad, but hopefully these tips will make this job a breeze as it was for me. The instructions mention a 5mm allen wrench and a black push pin, but my 2010 Goldwing did not have these. - To remove the speaker cover/dash panel, two speaker tweeter wires, and the wire plug next to the ignition switch read this thread. You will have that done in a couple of minutes after reading or watching this. https://gl1800riders.com/forums/showthread.php?196034-06-10-Dash-Removal-(non-air-bag)&highlight=speaker+removal That thread does a good job of describing and showing video of how and where to lift up on the plastic cover to the left of the ignition key as the dash/speaker cover just snaps into place. It also shows you the best way to disconnect the three wire plugs. - Next you just need to remove four bolts with an 8mm socket that hold the gauge assembly on so you can lift this slightly out of the way for access underneath. - Next remove the two screws with a stubby phillips screwdriver that hold the handlebar bolt cover on. These two screws will be replaced with the included longer screws and white plastic spacers. - Next a 14mm socket to remove the two handlebar bolts out. Do one side at a time. - Install the riser shims with the narrow side towards the front and bolt place the 14mm bolts back in to hold the handlebars. - Install the other side riser shim. - Place the handlebar cover back in with the two new screws and plastic spacers placed under the cover. I mixed a little 5 minute epoxy and glued the spacers to the bottom of the cover on mine just so that they don't fall out now or in the future in case I ever remove the cover again. - Plug in your three wires and snap the front speaker/dash cover back into place and you are done. |
Handlebar Riser Shims
ITEM CODE: BB52698, SKU: BB52698
12.08.2011
3 Stars
Installed these today, Everything is good,EXCEPT, how in the world do you get the 2 small screws back in the mouse ear cover, Mine are directly under the brackets that holds the LED panel. Do I need to remove that panel, the holes will still be under the brackets, any ideas will be welcome....... |