Handlebar risers

[rphillips]

I've baught 2 1200 S bandits, a "99" & an "05". The "99" is very comfortable, the "05" is much more laid down, like a crotch rocket. How much can I expect to be able to move the bars on the "05", & still keep the original hoses, cables, & wires? I'm thinking 1" higher & 1" back would be a whole lot better, but am I asking too much out of my original hoses & cables? Is there a rule of thumb to go by, or is it just trial & error thing?? Thanks, Rick P.

[Agemax]

easiest way to find out is take off the handlebar clamps and lift the bars 1" up and back.
if you can do this without any strain on any of the cables and still have some slack in everything then its going to be pretty darn close.

if anything i would say the front brake hose would give you a problem.......but maybe not.

[earlfor]

I've baught 2 1200 S bandits, a "99" & an "05". The "99" is very comfortable, the "05" is much more laid down, like a crotch rocket. How much can I expect to be able to move the bars on the "05", & still keep the original hoses, cables, & wires? I'm thinking 1" higher & 1" back would be a whole lot better, but am I asking too much out of my original hoses & cables? Is there a rule of thumb to go by, or is it just trial & error thing?? Thanks, Rick P.

The 03 to 05 B12s are exactly the same. I changed my bars to a set of Grand Prix which have 1" more height than stock and 1" more pull back than stock. At one point, I also had a set of setback bar risers under those that raised the bars a additional inch and set them back a additional inch. (I have since removed the setback risers because it made the bars too high and too rearward) Anyway, The stock cables will work just fine and the stock clutch hydraulic hose will reach just fine. The front brake hose from the master cylinder will be short. There is a junction block for that brake hose mounted on the bottom of the steering stem. Unbolt the junction from the stem, (NOT the brake line) make a flat hanger about 3" long (I used a piece of 3/32" x 3/4" x 3" steel strap. Drill a (I believe) 1/4" hole in each end and screw one end to the underside of the steering stem into the original mount hole for the junction block and mount the bloc on the other end of the strap. You can bend the strap upward to get another three inches of length which allows you to relocate the stock bars higher and rearward and keep the stock hose length.

[1948man]

The 03 to 05 B12s are exactly the same. I changed my bars to a set of Grand Prix which have 1" more height than stock and 1" more pull back than stock. At one point, I also had a set of setback bar risers under those that raised the bars a additional inch and set them back a additional inch. (I have since removed the setback risers because it made the bars too high and too rearward) Anyway, The stock cables will work just fine and the stock clutch hydraulic hose will reach just fine. The front brake hose from the master cylinder will be short. There is a junction block for that brake hose mounted on the bottom of the steering stem. Unbolt the junction from the stem, (NOT the brake line) make a flat hanger about 3" long (I used a piece of 3/32" x 3/4" x 3" steel strap. Drill a (I believe) 1/4" hole in each end and screw one end to the underside of the steering stem into the original mount hole for the junction block and mount the bloc on the other end of the strap. You can bend the strap upward to get another three inches of length which allows you to relocate the stock bars higher and rearward and keep the stock hose length.

Clever. Before I totaled my bandit, I was pondering alternatives like that.

[rphillips]

Thanks, just the imfo I was looking for, but I've ordered a set of 1" risers, so guess I'll try to see if the brake hose may reach, & how comfortable they will be. Seems I may need the 1' back also. Now I know the fix, If 1" up isn't enough, will try 1" up & 1" back. Thanks

[doug g]

who makes the grad prix bars?

[earlfor]

who makes the grad prix bars?

You can find them at Cycle-recycle II http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/Index_Main_Frame.htm
On the menu on the left, click "controls", then click on handlebars.
The GP Touring bars are about halfway down the list.

[rphillips]

Hey Earl, the 1" rise wasn't enough. About half way down the page I see GP Cafe Bars, 4.2" rise & 4.2" pullback. Are these them, you called them GP Touring. Just being sure. Thanks