Risers or not

[purplebusa]

I have a problem holding the bike up under certain conditions. On one of my first rides I came to a quick stop in a right turn, failed to put it in first and the road kinda dropped off to the right as well. Then I took off, yes like a dumbass in second. I killed it and it went over to the right so fast... you know what happened. So, would risers give me more control ??

 

[bigoltool]

Probably not! Better get some frame sliders on that thing.

 

[purplebusa]

That's the first thing my husband had installed after I got it repainted. When I ride my cruiser I feel more in control, due to the handlebar position. I was worried some of the guys here would laugh about my question.

 

[06BUSA]

No laughter. Just be carefull. Is the bike to tall?

 

[purplebusa]

No, I'm 5'10" and can flatfoot it no problem. Just whenever I get in a situation where the surface in not level and I am forced to make a slow tight turn, I freak out. Thinking I won't be able to hold it up, comes from dropping it I guess. So I thought maybe if the handlebars where higher it would make it a bit easier for me.
Barbara

 

[psycobusa]

do some leg presses or some other type of leg workout to strengthen the muscles...you have any problem after a month or so

 

[purplebusa]

Legs aren't the problem, no upper arm strength when it starts going to the side. So I guess I should hit the gym...

 

[DaCol.]

Just make sure when you stop you keep the bike vertical, pointed straight ahead and not leaning ! Most people who stop, knowing they are going to turn, naturally lean the bike and turn the wheel sightly in the direction of the turn. Then when they add gas, they can loose traction and control - DROPPING THE BIKE ! When you start off, GO STRAIGHT ahead a few feet before you turn. Get your momentum going first, then look where you want to go and turn. You'll find it a lot easier then.  

Well it works great out here where intersections are full of dust and small gravel all the time  

 

[purplebusa]

Thanks, that makes sense. Maybe a lot of my fear comes from dropping her to begin with. Soo, adding risers would not help?



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[BusaCruise]

MSF

 

[purplebusa]

I took that when I began riding 4 years ago. I seem to only have this problem with the Busa, not with my Intruder or even my husbands other bike, the Goldwing.

 

[SPEEDEMON]

it sounds like you just need to get used to the bike a bit, i had the same prob when i first got it, i wasnt used to the weight, and it was too tall for me, but now i can do figure eights all day long. just practice!

oh and to the original question, no i dont think risers are going to help you, i had on my bike but only to lower it, which did help, i was able to reach the ground better and the center of gravity was lower... i know you said reaching isnt a prob but i still dont think rsers will help at all, just my .02 cents...



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[purplebusa]

Thanks so much for the input, I'm gonna leave my other bike parked and ride the hell out of the Busa..practice makes perfect, well almost.
Barbara

 

[Corso1]

The only advantage you would have with Risers would be that you could ultimately lower the bike the width of the riser in the front. Then compliment that with lowering links in the rear.
At 5'10 myself I do not have issue with holding mine upright, even if I physically hold it over to one side. However, I have seen people taller than I with the same problem.
If you lower your center of gravity, it may serve to make you more comfortable with the size of the bike.

Just a thought.

Corso

 

[Sloto200]

I am almost 5' 7"... notice i say almost...anyway i bought helibars and for me... i feel like i have better control over the bike with the bars being closer to me but then again i'm shorter than you so the bars were in order for me! Risers are obviously cheaper so what would it hurt to try them out? They are only like $30 or $40.