Handlebar Risers for ZX6R

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Handlebar Risers for ZX6R

Postby zx6rider » Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:13 pm

Has anyone got or put risers on a ZX6R?

If so, where did you get them from and how much did they cost, also did it relieve the preasure on your hands much?

Was thinking about it for my 96 zx6r, all thoughts appreciated. :)
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Re: Handlebar Risers for ZX6R

Postby Six Addict » Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:15 pm

by risers do u mean heli bars or putting a set of MX bars on??
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Re: Handlebar Risers for ZX6R

Postby zx6rider » Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:20 pm

Six Addict wrote:by risers do u mean heli bars or putting a set of MX bars on??


Heli bars or something similar, not MX bars.
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Re: Handlebar Risers for ZX6R

Postby dave#3 » Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:34 pm

From memory they're not available for a 6 as old as yours - I think they were only made for 2000 onwards zx6rs. I personally think the best way to relieve pressure on your hands and wrists is to firstly relax, then use your stomach muscles to hold your weight instead of using your wrists. The bike will handle better as a result too.
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Re: Handlebar Risers for ZX6R

Postby zx6rider » Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:49 pm

dave#3 wrote:...use your stomach muscles to hold your weight instead of...


Trouble is Dave I think its probably that part of my anatomy that is putting extra preasure on my wrists!!! :lol:
Maybe I need to go to the Jenny Craig Forum, :lol:
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Re: Handlebar Risers for ZX6R

Postby Blurr » Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:53 pm

in direct combination with the above try squeezing your knees in more against the tank should relieve pressure from the wrists.
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Re: Handlebar Risers for ZX6R

Postby dave#3 » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:03 pm

zx6rider wrote:
dave#3 wrote:...use your stomach muscles to hold your weight instead of...


Trouble is Dave I think its probably that part of my anatomy that is putting extra preasure on my wrists!!! :lol:
Maybe I need to go to the Jenny Craig Forum, :lol:


Aaahhh, so you're built like me then. Breath out and let your stomach hold you up :D
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Re: Handlebar Risers for ZX6R

Postby hoffy » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:12 pm

try ebay in the states, you need "heli bars"....or Easyrider Imports in OZ can get them for you, I believe he is a sponsor and is based in Sydney.

when you order them ask them to also enclose a "take-Away Muggacino" of HTFU !! :lol:
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Re: Handlebar Risers for ZX6R

Postby zx6rider » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:24 pm

dave#3 wrote:Ahhh, so you're built like me then. Breath out and let your stomach hold you up :D


I knew it was there for a reason!! :lol:

Will give easy rider imports a try, Thanks guys.
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