is it all in my head

[Steve]

when I bought my bike it already had Helibars on it, coming from a GSX1400 it was still a bit of a lean. I bought a riser block from Soupies in the US and fitted it. The bike seems to be steering a bit slower since I put it on. The riding position is more comfortable with both the Helibars and riser but I reckon its slower in the steering, is it all in my head or would the extra height effect the handling, cheers Steve.

[Rainbow7]

I have the Soupy's riser and I don't think my steering is any slower.

[pan]

I imagine it WOULD change the handling. If you're sitting more upright, the weight distribution on the bike would be different... You would probably be higher up and further back a little... Otherwise, the bike is the same.

[Troppo]

If you are comfortable, you will go faster...




Any clearance issues with the Helis and the Soupy's block?

Are you still running stock lines?

[big kev]

its all in your head mate , i had a riser kit on my busa didnt make it turn slower at all , i droped it 1 inch all round and it didnt make it turn faster or slower ,

[Madmax]

when I bought my bike it already had Helibars on it, coming from a GSX1400 it was still a bit of a lean. I bought a riser block from Soupies in the US and fitted it. The bike seems to be steering a bit slower since I put it on. The riding position is more comfortable with both the Helibars and riser but I reckon its slower in the steering, is it all in my head or would the extra height effect the handling, cheers Steve.

You are sitting up like an old man. Therefore your bike thinks you are riding like an old man. The bike is tricking you into thinking you are riding slowly so you don't do anything else to make it seem slower!

It's all in your bikes mind!

[simmo]

when I bought my bike it already had Helibars on it, coming from a GSX1400 it was still a bit of a lean. I bought a riser block from Soupies in the US and fitted it. The bike seems to be steering a bit slower since I put it on. The riding position is more comfortable with both the Helibars and riser but I reckon its slower in the steering, is it all in my head or would the extra height effect the handling, cheers Steve.

You are sitting up like an old man. Therefore your bike thinks you are riding like an old man. The bike is tricking you into thinking you are riding slowly so you don't do anything else to make it seem slower!
It's all in your bikes mind!

The only way to fix it is to take the bike out & give it a good old flogging

[pan]

Or if your bike has serious issues, send it to ...

[Rainbow7]

Or if your bike has serious issues, send it to ...

Very droll, Pan...

[Madmax]

Watch that shrink bloke fella, he'll turn your bike RED

[Steve]

might just have to take the block out and see if it does make any difference. I have found myself running a bit wide a couple of times now, it is easy enough to put in if I ever go for a long ride.

[Steve]

well I took the riser block out yesterday while I was fitting the new screen. I took her for a ride this afternoon back up Tamborine Mt via the goat track at Canungra. It is definately quicker in the steering and feels more nimble again. I dont know why it is but it is, the only drawback is the more leant over riding position. I will keep the riser block and if I plan on any long rides I can put it back, only takes about 30 mins.

[DAVE01]

you're elbows are probably more inline with the bars and likely less weight on you're hands so the steering may feel lighter.

[Aussie Steve]

Send it to me and I will spend several years testing it for you at minimal cost!

[Steve]

I ended up putting it back in, dont like the extra lean without it, I will just have to get used to it not being as sharp in the steering, either that or I could drop the front forks a little, that always works.