Looking at 2016 r1200rt ... handlebar question

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Corygreene08
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Looking at 2016 r1200rt ... handlebar question

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New to the forum, looking at a 2016 r1200rt. Currently on a harley, used to have a k1600b. Looking to see if anyone has achieved 3 to 4 inch handlebar pull back? Assuming you would have to extend brake lines, etc. I have not seen any risers that provide enough pull back for me.

I am 5'6" and always feel like I am leaning forward which makes it uncomfortable on long rides. Same problem with the 1600b even with helibar and rox risers. The bike I am looking at already has the illium risers, but that does not come back far enough for me.
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Re: Looking at 2016 r1200rt ... handlebar question

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I'm not sure how to copy my reply to a prior question, but if you look about five posts up from yours, there's another handlebar question. I responded with a do it yourself modification you might find interesting, if not elegant, that it will give you your desired 5 to 6 inches of rearward movement. Let me know if the JPG attachment doesn't show up and I'll send you another pic.
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Re: Looking at 2016 r1200rt ... handlebar question

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jackronner wrote: Thu Sep 29, 2022 7:16 am I'm not sure how to copy my reply to a prior question, but if you look about five posts up from yours, there's another handlebar question. I responded with a do it yourself modification you might find interesting, if not elegant, that it will give you your desired 5 to 6 inches of rearward movement. Let me know if the JPG attachment doesn't show up and I'll send you another pic.
This one? viewtopic.php?p=62327#p62327

Image isn't showing but you should be able to edit your reply and add the image

If not I will try and fix it later :thumb:
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