What kind of adjustment can you make to the handlebar?

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fmantek
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What kind of adjustment can you make to the handlebar?

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I just got the first 1000miles on my new 2015LC. One of the things I normally do on a new bike is adjust the angle/tilt/distance of the handlebar to my liking.

I notice my arms are not quiet at the right angle, and they tire more easily than I like. So I am looking at the steering setup and come away confused....

Can you actually change this?

Frank

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Re: What kind of adjustment can you make to the handlebar?

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Unfortunately not. The bars are not adjustable.


I can however recommend the Ilium bar risers, which also gives good forward and backward adjustment.


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Re: What kind of adjustment can you make to the handlebar?

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Hi check out the thread on Handle Bar Riser http://www.iliumworks.com/BMW_Motorcycl ... 00&pID=103
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Re: What kind of adjustment can you make to the handlebar?

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Thanks,  guys.

Frank
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They ain't pretty that's for sure, but comfort is probably more important.  As you have only done 1000 miles I'd give it a bit to see if you adapt to the bike.
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Re: What kind of adjustment can you make to the handlebar?

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RTman10 wrote: They ain't pretty that's for sure, but comfort is probably more important.  As you have only done 1000 miles I'd give it a bit to see if you adapt to the bike.
That's what I will be doing.  Most likely getting a bigger windshield though...

Frank
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