I've finally had some quality garage time on a Friday arvo just this side o' paradise. Music from my iPod plays, just loud enough to not be polite, through a boosted surround sound system I've borrowed from one of the kids, the warming Winter sun hasn't quite set yet, obligatory and very tasty Boag's Draught from Tasmania is chilling in the fridge within easy reach, and one is already at hand. I've snapped a coupla pix of the handlebar 'riser' arrangement and Throttlemeister cruise control with the mirror extender bits on the olde girl, my K100RS.
These are the aluminium 25mm taller risers (just under the 'bars) that place the standard RS 'bars slightly higher and further back towards the rider for comfort and control.
These are the aluminium straps necessary to retain the RS 'bar pad. One rivet and the standard bolt, each side, holds 'em in place.
Note the plastic mirror spacer which came stock from the factory on K1100RS models but which can easily be retrofitted to the K100RS models (currently on special from Motobins). This is also the left hand side 'dummy' Throttlemeister bar end weight. The right hand side turns through the rotation of the throttle and an internal metal sleeve counter-rotates outwards from inside the 'weight' towards the throttle tube and puts pressure on the end of it to stay right there (sorta like the cops when you're under arrest, feet spread, against the wall, hands on your head), only this most handy gadget can be tempted back into an easy-going position with a simple twist. I'll wager most of us are good citizens and don't frequent the more colourful parts of town, so I use the analogy to dramatise the 'stay where you are' feature of the passive cruise control.
Here's the view from the bridge, captain. Note the wide splay of the 'bars which increases the leverage and yet does almost nil to exacerbate the already vague feeling of the rubber-mounted 'bars. There's an internal expanding 'bar sleeve of sorts that tightens against the bar end weights and allows for about 40mm of extra 'bar length, or width. It works a charm. See how the 'bar pad is not nestled right up against the handlebar controls as it does in stock form? The mirrors, though they appear to be blocked by the 'bars, are really good with the extenders between them and the fairing. I had to drill one extra 6mm hole per mirror in the fibreglass for the additional mounting point. The 'knock off' feature is still there. I use an old ockey strap (bungie cord) with knots tied in either end to retain the mirror pods in the event of an unplanned get off. The plastic lever thingy on the right hand side is a Throttle Rocker and eases up the pressure on the right hand over the road. I paid ten Greenbacks for it in 'Murica a coupla years ago. I've seen 'em in motorbike shops in OZ and in magazines. I reckon it was a good investment. I bought two, and use the other one on the left hand side when I go out on tour, and I wear my sunnies too, but only during the day! BTW, I didn't have to replace any cables or hoses in this mild upgrade.
This last and final picture is my date for the evening...she rides BMWs too, but I'm having trubs convincing her to wear the appropriate gear; not sure where she's been or where she's going. She came in burning rubber and likes it fast and easy. She even threatened to smoke me....