MT09 handlebars/ risers

bigdom86 · Traffic Copper Joined: 17 Jul 2015 Karma :

Hi All

I am looking to raise my '17 plate MT09 handlebars a few inches if possible, does anyone have experience with this and can advise? Would it be better to just buy new handlebars which are higher where grips are or using some risers? Also will stock cables be an issue?

Cheers

davebike · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Nov 2013 Karma :

Not on an MT 09 but on lots of bikes
Current is an NC750X got an "upand back" 20mm each + a stright rise 25mm works fine but at the limit of the Brake hose

Assuming the cables and hoses have enough slack the simple block risers or up and back blocks work very well
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doggone · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 May 2004 Karma :

I would be surprised if you didn't encounter problems with some of the controls or wiring being too short, turning it into much more of a job than expected

kgm · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jun 2015 Karma :

Don't underestimate the difference that just an inch can make. Can be a huge difference.

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

bigdom86 · Traffic Copper Joined: 17 Jul 2015 Karma :

I think perhaps because I'm 6ft2 I find the bars quite low? I really liked the seating position on the tracer 900 which seems to have higher bars but wouldn't be suitable for London traffic which the MT09 handles pretty well, sounds like it might be a big job, although a couple inches should work Smile