New Street Twin owner

[Easy rider]

Hello,

I am a new 2019 Triumph Street Twin owner. This is my first bike and I love it - I purchased it two months ago and have already put about 3,000 miles on it. I’ve got a few questions about making my ride more comfortable. So I’m looking for anyone who can offer insight from their experience.

Looking forward to talking with some of you. Thank you in advance.

 

[CarlS]

Bryan, welcome to the forum from the Sunshine State. You have a great looking ride. Congratulations and welcome to the world of Triumphs.

 

[Easy rider]

Bryan, welcome to the forum from the Sunshine State. You have a great looking ride. Congratulations and welcome to the world of Triumphs.

Thanks Carl! It’s a great feeling ride too. Hello from the east coast!

 

[Greyfell]

Welcome, from Northern California. What, specifically, are you interested in...more comfortable seat, better handlebar position, etc.?

 

[Easy rider]

Welcome, from Northern California. What, specifically, are you interested in...more comfortable seat, better handlebar position, etc.?

Thanks Greyfell! I’d like to make my handlebars more comfortable. I think I’d like to replace them (or use risers) to bring my hands up and towards me.

 

[Easy rider]

Thanks Greyfell! I’d like to make my handlebars more comfortable. I think I’d like to replace them (or use risers) to bring my hands up and towards me.

I’m not sure if I’m on the right forum to discuss that? Not to be a PITA but I think the new members introduction thread (is that what this is?) said not to ask bike questions here. I’m not sure where to go for that.

 

[Greyfell]

@CarlS can give you info about risers, because he added Helibar risers to his Bonneville T100. There are also Rox risers, and CarlS reviewed both before choosing.

 

[Greyfell]

At this time, relax. If it gets too much, we can move it.

 

[Easy rider]

I’m not sure if I’m on the right forum to discuss that? Not to be a PITA but I think the new members introduction thread (is that what this is?) said not to ask bike questions here. I’m not sure where to go for that.

I typed that topic into the search bar on this site but didn’t appear to find any results. I’m actually not sure how to go about looking for it. Part of the reason I’m here is all the businesses in Pennsylvania are shut down, which prevents asking a dealer.

 

[Easy rider]

At this time, relax. If it gets too much, we can move it.

Cool, thanks.

 

[Easy rider]

@CarlS can give you info about risers, because he added Helibar risers to his Bonneville T100. There are also Rox risers, and CarlS reviewed both before choosing.

I that case, I am wondering about how you liked the risers, CarlS.

 

[Greyfell]

I typed that topic into the search bar on this site but didn’t appear to find any results. I’m actually not sure how to go about looking for it.

CarlS didn't review both risers on this site, but privately for himself. The thread is: Helibar Risers

I went to both makers' sites, and learned Helibar riser are for the Triumph 800, while Rox does make one for the Street Twin. It is unknown about problems with cables.

 

[Easy rider]

CarlS didn't review both risers on this site, but privately for himself. The thread is: Helibar Risers

I went to both makers' sites, and learned Helibar riser are for the Triumph 800, while Rox does make one for the Street Twin. It is unknown about problems with cables.
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Cool, thank you sir!

 

[Easy rider]

Thanks Greyfell! I’d like to make my handlebars more comfortable. I think I’d like to replace them (or use risers) to bring my hands up and towards me.

I guess one question I have is, do I solve it by getting new handlebars (with enough rise and sweep/pullback), or by getting the right size risers (like rox risers which can rotate towards me)?

 

[Easy rider]

I guess one question I have is, do I solve it by getting new handlebars (with enough rise and sweep/pullback), or by getting the right size risers (like rox risers which can rotate towards me)?

I know it comes down to experience and preference, but if anyone has either of those and is willing to share, I’d love to hear it.

 

[Qship]

Welcome to TT from Eastern Canada.
That's a great "first" bike you have.
We should move this into the Street Twin sub forum now. May even get some input from other ST owners if they've added risers to theirs.

 

[CarlS]

I guess one question I have is, do I solve it by getting new handlebars (with enough rise and sweep/pullback), or by getting the right size risers (like rox risers which can rotate towards me)?

I know it comes down to experience and preference, but if anyone has either of those and is willing to share, I’d love to hear it.

Risers are the less expensive way to go and involve less work than replacing handlebars. Sometimes adding risers means you have to reroute cables or install longer cables. This depends on the bike and the amount of rise. Usually the manufacturer will tell you if a specific riser may require cable rerouting. I did not have to reroute cables with the Helibar riser on my Tiger 800 XC. I replaced the handlebar on my 03 Bonneville T100 rather than use a riser. I did not have to reroute cables. There are lots of handlebar options out there.

 

[Qship]

I've also added the ROX risers to my Tiger, and found it made great difference in the slight change in riding position. The Bonnies and Tigers have a very similar riding position, albeit a lot taller, so what works for them may help your situation as well.

 

[triumph david]

TO TT from Mississippi, nice bike.

 

[Easy rider]

TO TT from Mississippi, nice bike.

Thank you sir!