I spent some time researching the perfect handlebar bends, pull back, width, rise, etc... and concluded that adjustable risers were my best option. The aftermarket bars did not give me enough rise or pull back for my hobbit length arms. On my CRF250L, I was attempting to stand for a lot of the rides on dirt, and I was hunched over and leaning forward.
I installed some small fixed risers some time ago (maybe 3/4") and they did not help much. It took me a few weeks to finally pull the trigger on these because they are not cheap. Installation was a snap, and I was able to use all of the stock cables and wires (with a little bit of time bending clamps and such). I rotated them back a little to give me about an inch more pull back, and went for a 40 mile ride.
What a great difference, even with the stock bars. I am not planning on replacing the stock bars until I bend them now. Also, an added benefit I did not expect was the vibration dampening. The little thumper has a high speed vibration at highway speeds in the grips that is noticeable, not terrible, but not ideal. These risers cut about 50% of the vibes out of the grips.
I would do this again on any bike, no question.
I installed some small fixed risers some time ago (maybe 3/4") and they did not help much. It took me a few weeks to finally pull the trigger on these because they are not cheap. Installation was a snap, and I was able to use all of the stock cables and wires (with a little bit of time bending clamps and such). I rotated them back a little to give me about an inch more pull back, and went for a 40 mile ride.
What a great difference, even with the stock bars. I am not planning on replacing the stock bars until I bend them now. Also, an added benefit I did not expect was the vibration dampening. The little thumper has a high speed vibration at highway speeds in the grips that is noticeable, not terrible, but not ideal. These risers cut about 50% of the vibes out of the grips.
I would do this again on any bike, no question.