After heavily researching this board regarding whether or not a helibar/riser combo would fit on a K8, I now have the DEFINITIVE ANSWER with pics.
A 3/4 Genmar Riser and Helibars WILL FIT a K8 with the Suzuki Touring windscreen; at Full-left lockout (to lock the handlebars) the brake fluid reservoir DOES barely touch the windscreen; however, given the ride comfort (I rode an hour without my hands leaving the bars, when before I could only make it about 5 minutes) is worth the potential of a new windscreen every 5 years. There is no way the touch could effect ride performance or a safety issue. It does not touch at full right lockout.
There has also been some question as to whether or not it would require new lines. I had the dealer install this mod, and asked them to specifically look at whether or not there was too much tension on the lines, even at full fork extension - and if it was too tight, go with the helibar only. They told me after install they could not see where it caused any unnecessary strain (which may help with any warranty claim later). I do not feel any tension that made me worry.
I DO NOT think this setup would work with either the stock windscreen or the thicker riser.
To compare, I am 47, about 5'10" and weigh 180 lbs. I hope this helps all the other members who have, as I, experienced discomfort issues while riding and want to mitigate as much as possible while still riding such an awesome product!
A 3/4 Genmar Riser and Helibars WILL FIT a K8 with the Suzuki Touring windscreen; at Full-left lockout (to lock the handlebars) the brake fluid reservoir DOES barely touch the windscreen; however, given the ride comfort (I rode an hour without my hands leaving the bars, when before I could only make it about 5 minutes) is worth the potential of a new windscreen every 5 years. There is no way the touch could effect ride performance or a safety issue. It does not touch at full right lockout.
There has also been some question as to whether or not it would require new lines. I had the dealer install this mod, and asked them to specifically look at whether or not there was too much tension on the lines, even at full fork extension - and if it was too tight, go with the helibar only. They told me after install they could not see where it caused any unnecessary strain (which may help with any warranty claim later). I do not feel any tension that made me worry.
I DO NOT think this setup would work with either the stock windscreen or the thicker riser.
To compare, I am 47, about 5'10" and weigh 180 lbs. I hope this helps all the other members who have, as I, experienced discomfort issues while riding and want to mitigate as much as possible while still riding such an awesome product!
. The risers are a welcome mod for a lot of us.
