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Tanker2 · 04-29-2006, 05:35 PM

I think I mentioned in one of my earlier posts that I wish the seat was about an inch lower or the handlebar about an inch higher. I was looking at the GenMar X102 risers specified for the V-Strom and they appear to be about what I'm looking for. The literature says it raises the bar 1" and back 1 3/8" which sounds about perfect for me. Anybody on here tried them?

Rickster · 04-29-2006, 07:29 PM

Sorry, I can't help you, I thought about getting some of them a few times, but decided to go with the lower seat instead.
By the way, if your bike is a DL1000, I have a lower seat I can sell you. I have 3 of them.

smitty · 04-29-2006, 10:35 PM

I had the 1" up genmars, it was almost perfect, so I tried a set of the ups and backs I had laying around......it felt too awkward. sw-motecs have the .8
1", and 1.2" ups, I bought the 1.2", perfect now. Quality not up to par with genmars though.

Tanker2 · 04-30-2006, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitty

I had the 1" up genmars, it was almost perfect, so I tried a set of the ups and backs I had laying around......it felt too awkward. sw-motecs have the .8
1", and 1.2" ups, I bought the 1.2", perfect now. Quality not up to par with genmars though.

Smitty..Do you mind if I ask your size? I'm 5' 10" with long arms and stock isn't bad but I could relax my shoulders a little more if the bars were up and back just a bit.

Rickster...Thanks but mine's a 650

smitty · 04-30-2006, 07:32 PM

6' 3"

Tanker2 · 05-01-2006, 07:34 AM

Smitty...Did you have to use a longer brake line with the GenMar product or were all stock cables and lines okay?

smitty · 05-01-2006, 08:48 AM

I had to slightly reposition the front brake hose clamp on the fork tree to get a little more "length", it was ok as it was , just a little snug. All other wiring and cables were plenty long enough.

Tanker2 · 05-07-2006, 07:16 PM

I received the Genmar up and back risers yesterday and took maybe 15 minutes to install them including one re-adjustment. Just what I wanted and needed. My hands now fall naturally to the grips with no reaching whatsoever. No more stress on my shoulders and wrists either. It doesn't feel awkward at all.

stp1971 · 05-08-2006, 07:11 AM

Any tight cables??? Did you have to adjust the idle or anything??

Tanker2 · 05-08-2006, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by stp1971

Any tight cables??? Did you have to adjust the idle or anything??

Nope...Just adjust the bar angle and snug it down good and tight.

stp1971 · 05-08-2006, 12:01 PM

Do you have any pics of them installed??? Wonder if that will make it so that if one was to buy the Rifle shield or whatever shield that normally the handguards hit,, will this move it back towards you more so they will not hit???

Or does it just move it directly upward?

Tanker2 · 05-08-2006, 01:52 PM

QUOTE=stp1971]Do you have any pics of them installed??? Wonder if that will make it so that if one was to buy the Rifle shield or whatever shield that normally the handguards hit,, will this move it back towards you more so they will not hit???

Or does it just move it directly upward?[/quote]
It raises bar 1" and back 1 3/8".
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stp1971 · 05-08-2006, 02:39 PM

That looks like it would work with the aftermarket shields and the handgrips. Hmmm,,, plus the added benefit of raising the bar and bringing it even closer would be great.

How much are they???

Tanker2 · 05-08-2006, 04:39 PM

Just over $100 including freight. I don't recall the exact amount
here's the link where I ordered mine: http://www.zianet.com/GenMar/

stp1971 · 05-09-2006, 08:10 AM

Thanks!!! Might be on the future wish list!!!!

04-29-2006, 05:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tanker2 Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 Suzuki V-Strom DL650 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 52	Handlebar Risers I think I mentioned in one of my earlier posts that I wish the seat was about an inch lower or the handlebar about an inch higher. I was looking at the GenMar X102 risers specified for the V-Strom and they appear to be about what I'm looking for. The literature says it raises the bar 1" and back 1 3/8" which sounds about perfect for me. Anybody on here tried them?

04-29-2006, 07:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,984	Sorry, I can't help you, I thought about getting some of them a few times, but decided to go with the lower seat instead. By the way, if your bike is a DL1000, I have a lower seat I can sell you. I have 3 of them. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

05-08-2006, 07:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,817	Any tight cables??? Did you have to adjust the idle or anything?? __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

05-08-2006, 12:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,817	Do you have any pics of them installed??? Wonder if that will make it so that if one was to buy the Rifle shield or whatever shield that normally the handguards hit,, will this move it back towards you more so they will not hit??? Or does it just move it directly upward? __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

05-08-2006, 01:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tanker2 Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 Suzuki V-Strom DL650 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 52	QUOTE=stp1971]Do you have any pics of them installed??? Wonder if that will make it so that if one was to buy the Rifle shield or whatever shield that normally the handguards hit,, will this move it back towards you more so they will not hit??? Or does it just move it directly upward?[/quote] It raises bar 1" and back 1 3/8". [ATTACH][ATTACH]4372 Attached Thumbnails

04-29-2006, 10:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
smitty Newbie Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4	I had the 1" up genmars, it was almost perfect, so I tried a set of the ups and backs I had laying around......it felt too awkward. sw-motecs have the .8 1", and 1.2" ups, I bought the 1.2", perfect now. Quality not up to par with genmars though.

04-30-2006, 07:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
smitty Newbie Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4	6' 3"

05-01-2006, 07:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tanker2 Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 Suzuki V-Strom DL650 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 52	Smitty...Did you have to use a longer brake line with the GenMar product or were all stock cables and lines okay?

05-01-2006, 08:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
smitty Newbie Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 4	I had to slightly reposition the front brake hose clamp on the fork tree to get a little more "length", it was ok as it was , just a little snug. All other wiring and cables were plenty long enough.

05-07-2006, 07:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tanker2 Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 Suzuki V-Strom DL650 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 52	I received the Genmar up and back risers yesterday and took maybe 15 minutes to install them including one re-adjustment. Just what I wanted and needed. My hands now fall naturally to the grips with no reaching whatsoever. No more stress on my shoulders and wrists either. It doesn't feel awkward at all.

05-08-2006, 02:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,817	That looks like it would work with the aftermarket shields and the handgrips. Hmmm,,, plus the added benefit of raising the bar and bringing it even closer would be great. How much are they??? __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

05-08-2006, 04:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
Tanker2 Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 Suzuki V-Strom DL650 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 52	Just over $100 including freight. I don't recall the exact amount here's the link where I ordered mine: http://www.zianet.com/GenMar/

05-09-2006, 08:10 AM	#15 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,817	Thanks!!! Might be on the future wish list!!!! __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

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