[z125owner]

Hi!

Long time reader, first time poster.

I've had my Z for 6 months or so now, and being fairly tall, I've had a few moments of nearly dropping the bike from trying to balance at slow speeds, but hitting my knees on the handlebars.

As such, I'm thinking of raising the bars, with something like the Rox risers (which I've seen recommended on here) or ebay equivalent.

I was just wondering: have you guys found there's enough cable length in the clutch and brake lines to raise the bars like this? The electrical wiring seems like it would be okay...

Thanks!

 

[YZF-R1]

I know that others have simply readjusted the handlebars upward without adding any risers.

 

[TwelveGaugeSage]

I've had the same problem. I'm only 5'10", but have 34" inseam. Maneuvering at low speeds such as in parking lots or doing U-turns I tend to hit my knees if I don't remember to scoot back on the seat. I'd be interested in some ideas on getting the bars out of my way.

 

[z125owner]

I can't see much gain in just rotating the bars, unfortunately.

Disappointing that with all the talk of risers on here, this hasn't really come up. I suspect it's because most people use them in conjunction with lower bars, so the net effect is the same.

 

[TwelveGaugeSage]

Actually, I ended up getting the ROX risers. Because of cable length, I can't have them centered and as high as possible, but I can and did set them all the way forward which gives a little rise and a little reach. I REALLY like where the bars sit now. It's comfortable and they don't whack my knees. Also, for my height, I don't have particularly long arms, so don't think the longer reach is going to bother you unless you have insanely short arms. I highly recommend the risers and if you get really ambitious, a longer clutch cable and a longer front brake cable.

 

[z125owner]

Oooh, awesome! Thanks for the update.

Are these the ones you got?

 

[TwelveGaugeSage]

I got them in black, but yes. If you go on their website they have blems for a nice discount. I couldn't tell you what the blem was on mine and I would imagine most are that way, with some minor imperfection that they don't want to sell as a perfect new product. The nicest part is they are universal, so if you eventually sell your bike, you can just take them off and save them for the next. It's a really nice product.

 

[z125owner]

Fantastic! Thank you.

 

[adam33carey]

sorry i know this thread is old, but I just got risers and now my clutch and brake cables are too short...cant find any longer ones online or at local shop....where did you get yours if you got any? Thanks!!

 

[Kaw'ee]

The stock length cables work if you willing to re-route them .
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39" center line handle bar height is the max height you can go , or you'll need a longer front brake line
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http://www.z125owners.com/forum/what-did-you-do-your-kawasaki-z125-today/13513-2-rox-risers.html

 

[anthonywayne]

Did you have to remove headlight and fairing to reroute?

 

[jimmbomb]

Im new here, and I have been reading alot about the risers.
Im understanding that the 1.25 inch risers will work without having to change cables or re-route anything.
Can you all tell me where to order the 1.25 risers from?
Thanks alot.

 

[Kaw'ee]

E Bay and Amazon . And check out all the options first, you can get a straight up or off set to move bars forward or back . Or if the ones you like are on Rox site only ... Rox On
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https://roxspeedfx.com/collections/adv-dual-sport-dirt-bike-handlebar-risers

 

[jimmbomb]

E Bay and Amazon . And check out all the options first, you can get a straight up or off set to move bars forward or back . Or if the ones you like are on Rox site only ... Rox On
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https://roxspeedfx.com/collections/adv-dual-sport-dirt-bike-handlebar-risers

And do I get the 1's for 7/8ths handlebar?
30mm is considered the height? Same as 1.25 inches?
I dont see those 1.25 on the ROX site for our bikes.
Thanks for your reply Kaw'ee, and all replies are welcomed and encouraged.
Thanks again

 

[Kaw'ee]

Ya , 7/8" bars but the 30mm is closer to 1 1/8" but maybe thats how they call it . and 34mm center to center is what i remember .
. But wait for fox fader to chime in .he has 1 1/4" on his and can probably give a actual part #
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These should work , but best to wait for a actual part #
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https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle...Kizxr83fN8bT1BD4bVg6b3qUlGA8cGShoCehgQAvD_BwE
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[jimmbomb]

Yeah, Ill PM him to see if he'll answer with the part number.
The 1's I'm seeing are 30mm.. maybey it wont notice and difference. Thank you sir!

 

[Bartender_in_ny]

I can't see much gain in just rotating the bars, unfortunately.

Disappointing that with all the talk of risers on here, this hasn't really come up. I suspect it's because most people use them in conjunction with lower bars, so the net effect is the same.

I hear you problem is these kids want all loafers cuz they don't have bad backs like us I want to get to in for a z125 rock says most bikes have the clearance for 2 in Woodstock cables if their abs?

 

[kwg020]

I can't see much gain in just rotating the bars, unfortunately.

Disappointing that with all the talk of risers on here, this hasn't really come up. I suspect it's because most people use them in conjunction with lower bars, so the net effect is the same.

I rotated my bars by just a bit and got some 1" risers from my local Kawasaki dealer. Between the 2 I got my bars "better". Not perfect but better.

kwg