[bluesinged]

I've seen the questions about handlebar risers that make the 500r more like a tourer... my question is whether or not there is a way to LOWER the handlebars to make it feel more like a supersport. any suggestions or comments on whether this is a plain bad idea or if its even capable of being done without interfering with my windscreen/fairing/gastank.

-JC

 

[unworthy]

Woodcraft makes new risers that are lower than stock. You can see a picture in my post here http://www.ex-500.com/index.php/topic,376.msg6764.html#msg6764

I love them so far. They look and feel great.

 

[smithmax]

Another idea would be to get something like Pro Taper bars, that way you can twist them to give you the height/reach you want.

 

[dad]

Check this link. It's what I'm using.

http://www.ex-500.com/index.php/topic,617.0.html

 

[martbrian]

Woodcraft clip ons lower the height and do not interfere with the fairing. I just put some on EBAY.

 

[damarble]

I stumbled on your solution by accident. At least for us pre-94 guys, I don't know if all EX500's use the same height? One of my risers was bent so a snagged a pair of risers on ebay off a 04 Ninja 250. I had no idea if they would fit but they looked about right and for $10 it was worth a try. Overall they are a lot smaller and a little lighter, but what matters most is they are about 3/4" shorter. They bolt right up without any mods and the bars still clear the tank enough for fingers and not much else.