agunslinger Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Strongly considering the FJ09. Stuck on Vespyr (refined, distance, weight and 2 up) versus FJ09 (playful, lighter, not as distance friendly). I think I got that comparison right in essence ;^) Trying not to look at the Troubles/Issues forum, looks problematic. But then all bikes have issues. When I sit on the FJ09 I really like it. But at 5'9" I wish the bars were a tad higher and back. Any know and well tested bar swap outs or upgrades to address this? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koth442 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Welcome. I'm 5'8" with 32" inseam, so short torso. I've adapted to the bar position. BUT I'm 25 and used to sport bikes, so the FJ feels giant to me anyway. There are a few threads about bar swaps. Risers are definitely available. You could also just try rotating the bars back a little in the existing bar mounts. '15 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weinman123 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I am also 5-9, 32 inseam. Helibars just came out w risers for fj09. 1 inch up and back. I am probably getting them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agunslinger Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 Thanks for all the suggestions. Also on the older side (52) but these options should help. Also not used to my feet being back a bit and not being under me like my cruiser. I need a sport bike with cruiser sensibility ;^) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member jgalloway Posted August 30, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted August 30, 2017 Strongly considering the FJ09. Stuck on Vespyr (refined, distance, weight and 2 up) versus FJ09 (playful, lighter, not as distance friendly). I think I got that comparison right in essence ;^) Trying not to look at the Troubles/Issues forum, looks problematic. But then all bikes have issues. When I sit on the FJ09 I really like it. But at 5'9" I wish the bars were a tad higher and back. Any know and well tested bar swap outs or upgrades to address this? Thanks! I'm 5'7" with a 30" inseam. I have alligator arms. I used Rox 2" anti-vibration bar risers and a set of Rizoma bars. I had to use a 2" longer clutch cable, and the rest of the cables work. I got the risers on clearance and did the work myself, so I have right at $200 in the mod. Fits me like a glove now. I've ridden about 6K miles with the setup, including a trip from my house in Indiana to Denver, CO and back. Zero issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patkin Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I just did this with mine. Chinese risers with Renthal Street Naked bars AND with stock cables. I deleted that metal cage thing where all the mess is by the tree and was then able to re-route some cables. I'm able to sit back more. Tuesday I'll be doing a gel/memory foam insert on the seat then all should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agunslinger Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 Wasn't sure what Chinese Risers were, brand or country of manufacturer. Wish I woudlnt have looked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2DrMe_6mSo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patkin Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Pfft...... I think they will hold up just fine. I did rough them up to grip better. Anything will fail if you abuse something like what he did to break them lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member jgalloway Posted September 3, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted September 3, 2017 I just did this with mine. Chinese risers with Renthal Street Naked bars AND with stock cables. I deleted that metal cage thing where all the mess is by the tree and was then able to re-route some cables. I'm able to sit back more. Tuesday I'll be doing a gel/memory foam insert on the seat then all should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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