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These look very similar to DK Design but $30 only - EBAY

I'm sure the quality is lower but x10 times cheaper is x10 times cheaper...
 
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Luis said:
It's on you, but be aware about a cheap an accessory in a very critical part of the bike...
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I have a set of the $30 risers from Amazon, they work perfectly. This is a place I don’t mind going cheap. I can’t think of anything more reliable than an aluminum spacer block. This design uses the factory top clamp, and you’re free to source upgraded bolts if you desire.
 
RWF said:
I have a set of the $30 risers from Amazon, they work perfectly. This is a place I don’t mind going cheap. I can’t think of anything more reliable than an aluminum spacer block. This design uses the factory top clamp, and you’re free to source upgraded bolts if you desire.
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got a link for those?
 
FSFY Motorbike Handlebar Handle Bar Risers Handle Bar Lift Clamp Adapters Aluminum for BMW R18, R18 Classic https://a.co/d/aMZjzG2
These come with the brackets for relocating the brake and clutch lines. I can’t remember if they came with installation instructions or not, but I’ve seen them on this site somewhere.
 
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I completely understand the need for risers, spacers, longer bars etc. BMW can't get in their head they should build handle bars that come back to the rider.

Good Example: HD RoadGlide has handle bars that come back to you so no lean forward. The BMW Transcontinental has bars that require a slight forward lean. I know because I have owned both bikes.

I like my R18 better than my current HD fatboy, but the bars on the 8 foot long R18 do not reach back far enough. So I bought the king apes (see Ulrich bike pic) although mine are tilted back some and not straight up.

Bye the way.........The left and right wire harnesses for either the 6.5 inch mini apes or 16 inch king apes are only about $30 each and are the same part number, so don't let that cost deter you from getting a more comfortable sit.
 
Whilst I have posted this before, I tried 25mm and 50mm cheap risers, rode with each for a week..... the 50's felt like I was upright, the 25s had me leaning a little bit forward..... in my case the 25s worked best at 45mph or faster.... the 50s under this.... I don't do much slow city riding and as such 80% of my riding is >45.... so the 25's stayed. Off course my bike has little wind protection so sort of makes sense.
 
I got the 50mm risers from Ali that similar to the DK design... just got it fitted about 2 weeks back Before the DGR event

They worked well, comes with 2" cable adjustment tab/plate.
However, with the cable plate, the nice cabling done on the original was messed up, due to the angle of the mounting been higher and more obvious.

Steering during U-turn is easier now, i dont have to shift my body that much to lean forward..

I intend to change the bars later on, so that will be accompanied with longer hoses.
 
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