Black Widow
Avid Rider
I installed some 30mm(1.2) inch bar risers on the FZ8 yesterday. When i was riding it felt as though i had to input more effort to steer corners and gave me the feeling of uncertainty. When accelerating hard i felt too upright, and when leaning forward to keep from the drafts from pasing semi trucks i felt cramped. Needless to say i pulled in shop when i got home and took them off. i am NOT an expert rider, this is my first road bike(5000kms now) so maybe i am being overly sensitive to the lack of handling feel the risers gave me. Anyone with more experience than me with risers got any input for me. I suspect just that little bit of lean in body position translates into a lot different handling feel?? I love this bike, just thought a rise in the bar height might give me a more upright, comfortable position when cruiseing longer distances, actually felt less comfortable, seems Yamaha dialed the seat height, peg position,bar height just right on this bike. I am 5' 10" FWIW.