The Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R Handlebar Riser 2007-2008 is an all-time popular sport motorcycle designed to achieve its objectives on the track and boasts an aggressive design. The position of the seats, which are low and forward-leaning, is great at the racetrack, but on long rides or commutes, it may become tiring. Most owners complain of wrist strain, back pain, and shoulder fatigue. The solution itself is easy: handlebar risers. Squeezing the handlebars brings a more upright sitting position without taking away the racy performance of the motorcycle. Aliwheels sells handlebar riser kits that perfectly fit the 2007-2008 ZX6R and are an essential addition for any enthusiast.
The Benefits of Having Handlebar Risers?
One of the best comfort modification options available to sport bike riders is the handlebar risers. In the case of the ZX6R, the payback is not long waiting:
- Reduced Physical Strain: The repositioning of weight by biking up the handlebars reduces the force applied to the wrists, the elbow, and the lower back. This reduces fatigue during extended rides.
- Improved Visibility: The upright sitting makes it 10 times easier to view over traffic, which is more evident in half-empty traffic.
- Better Control: Reduced fatigue translates into an alert rider. You will be much better at waving tracks and illogical turns.
- Versatility: The bike is comfortable for touring, besides providing exhilarating performance on weekend canyon tours.
Tools & Parts Required
These tools and parts are necessary before installation.
Tools
- Socket set (8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm)
- Torque wrench (tighten correctly)
- Allen key set (metric)
- Soft cloths or tape (to cover fairings)
Parts
- Fitbit riser kit suitable for the Kawasaki ZX6R 2007-2008.
- (Optional, but usually good to have) Long brake pedal and clutch cable in case you are using higher risers.
Sourcing Parts
Aliwheels has stocked the complete riser kits, which fit within these model years. Purchasing a supplier such as Aliwheels will allow compatibility and quality, and will not give rise to issues with generic parts.
Installation Guide STEP-by-Step
These cannot be easily installed safely and successfully without following these steps properly.
Step 1: Preparation
Install the motorcycle in the paddock. Protect the fairings and the fuel tank with soft cloths or painter’s tape to avoid scratches or the falling of tools.
Step 2: Remove the Fairings
Unscrew the inner fairings so that you can get access to the handlebar clamp bolts. Set them aside in a safe area.
Step 3: Tighten the Handlebar Clamps
Locate the four bolts between the double bolts (two on each side) between the handlebar clamp and the triple clamp. Using the correct Allen key or socket, loosen the individual bolts, but do not loosen them fully.
Step 4: Test Cable and Line Slack
Rotate the handlebars before getting them locked. Take a peep at the throttle/clutch cables and brake lines. Stock bars do not leave much room in terms of extra length, and so when you are looking to install risers by heights that are not lower than 1 inch, you might have to change and/or adjust these lines to avoid being strangled, which is not safe.
Step 5: Install the Risers
CKET Set the bar clamp screws off. By lifting the clamp, clamper, and handlebars off the triple clamp. Install the new Aliwheels risers onto the triple clamp, and fit them in the position of indents.
Reset step 6: Re-fixing the Handlebars
Install the handlebar and clamp assembly and lower it on the risers. Install the bolt and set it hand-tight. Secure the bolts in a crisscross fashion gradually in order to obtain even pressure. Lastly, clamp the bolts to the desired requirement established by the manufacturer.
Step 7: Final Tests and reassembling
Install the Inner fairings again. These are the safety checks to be done before getting on the riding machine:
- Left-right rotation of handlebars to ensure that no cables and lines are excessively pulled.
- Press the front brake lever and rear brake affiliate to confirm strong pressure.
- Use the throttle and the clutch lever; they need to be smooth and roll back easily.
Post Installation Safety Checks
Once everything is installed, observe everything again. Ensure that bolts are tightened because they should be. Ride the bike on a very short, low-risk peak run in a safe place, say an empty parking lot. Steer and brakes test. The torque of the riser bolts should be re-injected after the initial 50-100 km, as this can be a result of settling caused by vibrations.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Loosening the bolts too much: This may strip the threads of the soft aluminium of the triple clamp. Always use a torque wrench.
- Overlooking cable slack: Overlooking the presence of a line clearance will result in a snapped brake line or a trapped throttle, an ultimate safety issue.
- Fitting incorrect risers: Generic risers do not necessarily fit the bolt pattern, nor are they suitable in terms of the diameter of the stem of the ZX6R. The kit of the Aliwheels is tailored-made to the ZX6R-2007-2008 to have a safe fit.
Why should we buy handlebar risers from Aliwheels?
In a case of upgrading a motorcycle, quality and compatibility will be important. Aliwheels provides:
- Model Engineering: Expertly designed to fit the Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R (2007-2008), these Kits will install without any problem.
- Quality Standards: Rugged, high-quality parts, which are not risky in terms of safety.
- Full Solutions: Risers with extensions and the needed tools available as part of a bundle often make the upgrade process easy and allow the costs to be kept low.
- Specialist Service: Personnel with ideas of these bikes and may give any queries related to their installation.
Conclusion
The project of adding handlebar risers to your Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R is a gratifying hobby, but it enhances the ride comfort and control. With external components of a certified vendor, Aliwheels, you will be riding longer without experiencing pain, though the bike will have a powerful performance.
Ready to transform your ride? Aliwheels has various Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R handlebar riser kits available today. Stop by to feel the difference.
