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I've looked around a bit at risers to lower the handlebars for my '01 - are the Yamaha GYTR risers the best option? They seem to be the best-priced as far as I've found.

Thanks for any input!
 
They are a great option for the Gen I bikes as they fit w/o any issues and are already black to match the rest of the bike. I guess if you don't mind spending the money then the Rizoma's are nice too.
 
NJFZ1 said:
They are a great option for the Gen I bikes as they fit w/o any issues and are already black to match the rest of the bike. I guess if you don't mind spending the money then the Rizoma's are nice too.
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I recall a write-up some years ago, either in Cycle World or Sport-bike I think where they were exploring all the possabilities and the parts were Yamaha accessories 'GYTR', and how they looked, their placement and how the fit was in reguard to hands-tank and pinching between the two. It seemed if I remember that there was some tight fitting, but not anything one couldnt deal with, but that the ergonimics turned out to be great for those wanting a more sportbike like fittment. I'v also heard that as of late that either the bars or risers were discontinued......couldn't swear to it though.
 
Gohot229 said:
I recall a write-up some years ago, either in Cycle World or Sport-bike I think where they were exploring all the possabilities and the parts were Yamaha accessories 'GYTR', and how they looked, their placement and how the fit was in reguard to hands-tank and pinching between the two. It seemed if I remember that there was some tight fitting, but not anything one couldnt deal with, but that the ergonimics turned out to be great for those wanting a more sportbike like fittment. I'v also heard that as of late that either the bars or risers were discontinued......couldn't swear to it though.
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In the July 2001 Motorcyclist comparo of the FZ1, ZRX1200R and Bandit 1200 (the FZ1 won of course), they describe the GYTR risers as creating a "superbly comfortable position."
 
FZ1fun said:
Markcnp,

Where are you planning to buy these from? Are they discontinued, because I can't fine them.
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I didn't realize that they were not available. I am in the process of getting the fork seals done and I've ordered a new windshield. My next purchase was going to be the risers - I hadn't figured out yet where I was going to get them.

I'm going to wait until I have my bike back from the shop (apparently the FZ1 forks are a bit oddball as the shop I took my bike to needs to purchase a special tool to do the seals and I've got to wait for this). And I've also got to wait for Zero Gravity to manufacture a double bubble for me as apparently they don't have any in stock. It seems as though the FZ1 is a real rarity!

Anyhow, if anyone knows where the risers may be available, maybe they can let us know!

Thanks!
 
markcnp said:
I didn't realize that they were not available. I am in the process of getting the fork seals done and I've ordered a new windshield. My next purchase was going to be the risers - I hadn't figured out yet where I was going to get them.

I'm going to wait until I have my bike back from the shop (apparently the FZ1 forks are a bit oddball as the shop I took my bike to needs to purchase a special tool to do the seals and I've got to wait for this). And I've also got to wait for Zero Gravity to manufacture a double bubble for me as apparently they don't have any in stock. It seems as though the FZ1 is a real rarity!

Anyhow, if anyone knows where the risers may be available, maybe they can let us know!

Thanks!
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I've seen them on occasion come up for sale on eBay or the FZ1OA forum. If you're not in a hurry then wait it out.
 
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