Removed Bar Risers, Not Liking Sweep of OEM Bars Though

[Versys-V1K]

I took off the bar risers that were already on when I bought the bike. They made my arms and elbows feel too high. After taking them off, I was more comfortable. However, the sweep of the OEM bars is not enough to my liking, and is causing discomfort after riding for a few hours. I have other bikes, that have slightly (guessing 1/2 inch) more sweep in their bars, and have no problems with comfort on those. Has anyone else here replaced their OEM bars with another brand to get additional sweep beyond what the OEM bars provide? If so, what brand and model, and did you run into any difficulties such as throttle and electrical cables, and brake hose length issues?

I did read where a non-active forum member here mounted ProTaper EVO Adventure High bars, but did not see anything about their sweep.

Thanks.

[weljo2001]

http://www.holeshot.com/kawasaki/versys/1000/products/comfort-touring-bars

[Versys-V1K]

Originally Posted by weljo2001

http://www.holeshot.com/kawasaki/versys/1000/products/comfort-touring-bars

Thanks. I have looked at these. Pretty pricey. Nearly double the price of the Pro Taper EVO Adventure High bars, but no surprises with the installation of the Holeshot bars.

[dketchum]

I have a set of Holeshot bars.I did go with a slightly different model of his bars, less rise, more sweep. I have long arms and short torso, so risers felt like ape hangers to me. ..I had similar issues as you and they solved my problems.  Recently did nearly 5k trip and was very comfortable.

[Versys-V1K]

Originally Posted by dketchum

I have a set of Holeshot bars.I did go with a slightly different model of his bars, less rise, more sweep. I have long arms and short torso, so risers felt like ape hangers to me. ..I had similar issues as you and they solved my problems.  Recently did nearly 5k trip and was very comfortable.

Thanks for the information. Glad that you found the needed comfort after switching your handlebars. Regarding the Holeshot handlebars, that you bought, did you buy the sport touring, or comfort touring version?

[dketchum]

I went with the sport touring