vtrslider said:
Due to the price I am interested in the Gen-Mar bars. However I don't want to raise the forks. Does anyone think its' a safety issue if they are mounted per the instructions, which does not include raising the forks?
I need some relief for my sleepy hands, but don't want to risk injury just to save $100.:twocents
Any help is appreciated
They're safe, here's why:
The Gen-Mar risers have a tab that fits the triple clamp where the stock bar tab goes and they also have a detent (hole) that the stock bars' tab fits into..
Once installed your bars should not move at all.
The tabs keep the bars from pivoting on the forks (unlike racing clipons which rely on ONLY clamp tension to hold the bar in place)
I just got a pair & am installing them this week.
I'll let you know how it turns out.
If I don't like the new position I'll go with Helibars & sell the Gen-Mar risers.
I am like you & don't want to spend $239 on a set of Helibars!
Bill