Motorcycle Handlebar Risers

Besides the performance of the bike, motorcycle owners should also take into account the comfort and the look of the bike in general. One of the most common ways that you could enhance both the comfortable driving experience and the appearance of the bike is to have motorcycle handlebar risers installed for your bike.

Since stock handlebars would not entirely fit every drivers’ favored driving positions or positioned in the right place that drivers could comfortably drive on; hence, with motorcycle handlebar risers, handles of motorcycles could be adjusted to align with the comfortable driving style of the riders.

WHAT DO MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBAR RISERS DO?

To simply put, motorcycle handlebar risers will allow motorcycle owners to adjust the height and the position of the handlebars thanks to its versatility, which suited the most with riders’ need of comfortable and natural driving styles. 

Typically, motorbike handlebar risers could rise up to between 10 millimeters to 40 millimeters. By this, handlebar risers will move the handlebar closer to the driver, bringing about a more improved and relaxed riding position. Consequently, motorcycle handlebar risers will lessen the stress on your back, wrists and shoulders while driving long-distance rides, thus improving both driving experiences and performance.

In addition, some motorcycle owners also seek for upright riding posture; hence, motorcycle handlebar risers are an indispensable piece to assist them achieving this typical posture while riding.

HOW TO MEASURE MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBARS

As aforementioned, even though custom handlebar risers could rise up between 10mm to 40mm, you should keep in mind that these small changes could result in huge differences in the control of the bike and riding experience in general. When installing the handlebars risers you should take into consideration the hand placement to optimize your riding position; hence, finding the right risers would position your wrist and forearms aligned, which reduces stress on and strain on your wrists.

Here are the tips on how to measure the motorcycle handlebars that you should know before getting one:

• Center width: With handlebars that are directly mounted with clamps, this is the measurement at the bottom of the bar where it clamps into the handlebar risers.

• Overall width: The measurement of the full length handlebars, from one grip tip to the other end.

• Rear offset: Measures the distance that hands come back from stock handlebar placement.

• Rise: Measures the height that the hands come up from stock handlebar placement. Ideally, mid-rise to high-rise, which is from 30mm to 40mm would be greatly beneficial for you, which brings about the ideal balance of convenience and efficiency.

Another valuable tip that we have for you is that you should have your eyes closed or blindfolded, then place your hand on the stock motorcycle handlebar. Afterwards, move your hand to the place where you want the handlebars to be located after modification, the distance between the stock location and the ideal placement would be the net gain that you are looking for.

TYPES OF HANDLEBAR RISERS

At Lowbrow Customs, there are a variety of motorcycle handlebar risers and custom handlebar risers you could choose from. These risers from our collection come in lengths ranging from 1 inch all the way to 14 inches. They are tapped for standard ½” – 13 bolts for easy installation.

In terms of appearance, Lowbrow Customs motorcycle handlebar risers also come in an assortment of styles like our finned handlebar risers. This style of riser has been popular since the 1950s, and we offer them in an assortment of finishes to match your custom build. We also carry tapered, slimline, and standard style risers in chrome, polished, and black electroplate coatings handlebar. We offer risers in straight and pull back versions in solid brass, polished aluminum, and chrome.

If you are seeking a single top clamp riser, we have that too. We carry single top clamp motorcycle handlebar risers for 3 ½” on center mounting used on most Harley Davidson® motorcycles. These clamps provide even contact pressure when mounted using the 4 mounting bolts. We also carry classic dog bone motorcycle handlebar risers commonly found on Harley® Springer front ends.

LOWBROW CUSTOMS MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBAR RISERS

Once you pick out the perfect set of handlebars from Lowbrow Customs take a look at our selection of motorcycle handlebar risers to help you mount those bars. We carry a nice assortment of DIY handlebar risers in all kinds of sizes, lengths and styles. Using risers to mount your handlebars is the easiest way to get the bars in the perfect riding position.

This is important because it enables more comfort and control when you are riding. Lowbrow Customs also carries all of the riser bushings and hardware you need to complete the job. You can watch a full video how we install motorcycle handlebars with risers.

Whatever your taste, when you are ready to buy handlebar risers be sure to check out Lowbrow Customs. We are sure to have something that will look great on your ride!