How to install Bar Risers on a Kawasaki ZZR 600 - Best Bike Upgrade You Can Do

This is the best upgrade I've done on this bike. I am heading out to do a few big rides and I need to be comfortable. Amazing how 33mm can add so much more comfort. I hope to add more comfort to the seat before I head out also.
Where I got my Bar Risers.
moto-cnc.com/zzr600-risers
CNC were brilliant, answering all emails and sending the item ASAP. Very pleased with their service.
*I shared this video with CNC and they were very pleased with it. So much so they refunded part of the cost. What a brilliant company. Thank you CNC
#chewiepix #car55 #motocnc

[@KODEGREY]

Easy peasy!! That wasn't too bad at all huh? Especially the left side! Hopefully you didn't get your butt kicked too hard for using a good towel!! 😁. Good video Chewie!!

[@hachewie]

She still wants to discuss it. 😬😬😬😬

[@KODEGREY]

@@hachewie 😂😂😂😂

[@peterdoherty7282]

I really enjoy your DYI videos Matt… you are always calm and relaxed. I tend to swear more when I work on my bikes! Petie out! ✌️🇨🇦

[@hachewie]

Oh I swear. Believe me. I didn’t on this one though as it really was easy to do. Thanks mate.

[@RoadsOfOz]

Good to see you modifying the bike to suit you. It makes bigger trips so much nicer on the body.

[@hachewie]

Definitely mate. That seat is still torturous though.

[@trevormartin5459]

Good job mate and what a great value bike.it just shows you don't have to spend a fortune to have fun.Thanks for taking the time.

[@hachewie]

Absolutely. I have recently sold it though and I miss it already. I upgraded to a Concours 1400 (GTR1400). It’s such a beautiful bike. I’ll still miss the ZZR though.

[@motogspot]

Easy install Chewie 👍🏼 you look quite comfortable and sitting more upright, awesome job 😁👍🏼

[@hachewie]

Very Easy G. Definitely better on the wrists and neck. The seat still kills me.

[@JunkyardDadski]

I like that brake decision on the fly! Great video and instruction for install. Cheers!

[@hachewie]

Thanks mate. If I can do it, anyone can.

[@TheDailyCommuteAU]

i know you hate the box vid! but this was fantaastic! i really enjoyed that.

[@hachewie]

Thanks mate. I'm not great on the tools but I can do simple stuff. This was as simple as it gets.

[@Moz42]

Good job, Chewie. Cheers

[@hachewie]

Thanks mate. I'll check the tension tomorrow. Rode over 700km on the weekend.

[@ledzeproberts2111]

Good job chewy

[@hachewie]

Thanks mate.

[@clivecartey]

Great, a really useful video, thank you. (Good to know about Moto-CNC too).

[@hachewie]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great day.

[@ThrottleDownunder]

Nice mate. Posture is everything 🤙🤙🤙

[@hachewie]

That's what I say at the gym. LOL. What's a gym? hehehehehe.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

What a great piece of kit, you can definitely see the improvement in your riding posture, it’s more of a sports tourer than anything now 🤘

[@hachewie]

Most definitely. Had a good big ride over the weekend. Short review coming this week.

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

@@hachewie excited for it mate 🤘

[@hachewie]

@@TheRhythmicBiker thanks man

[@AnxietyWizard]

Cool tutorial Chewie! 👌

[@hachewie]

Thanks Wiz. 💪

[@nbotwina]

I have the same bike, that's clever 33mm👍. Gretings from Poland

[@hachewie]

It’s a great bike. Reliable, pretty quick and loads of fun. Ride on mate. Hundreds of videos on my channel with this bike. Poland. You’d be the first from Poland to comment. Welcome.

[@laurenmclaren6683]

I’ll be installing mine at the end of the week. I’ve heard so many positive reviews of bar risers! Great video, thank you! 👍

[@hachewie]

My pleasure. Let me know how you get on.

[@laurenmclaren6683]

@hachewie Really easy installation, felt much more upright and less strain on my wrists! Just realised I bought the same brand as you as well. Can’t wait until the better weather comes to try them out on longer journeys :)

[@hachewie]

@@laurenmclaren6683 You’ll love it. Well done.

[@BigKevvysv1000]

Awesome mate 👏 👌 👍 🏍

[@hachewie]

Thanks bro.

[@f.e.1952]

Must say you looked comfy while riding it Chewie, nice informative video mate. 🏍👍

[@hachewie]

Thanks mate. The bar risers are awesome. I would have done it years ago.

[@f.e.1952]

@@hachewie Deffo my friend, I'm looking for at a ZZR at the moment. If I get it, it will be the first job I do on it. 👍 Stay safe.

[@hachewie]

@@f.e.1952 Good luck mate. Great bikes.

[@602North]

Great job Chewie you are a master mechanic! I know that will be more comfortable for you. I had to laugh at the bath towel as I occasionally do the same and it drives Mrs 602 crazy!

[@hachewie]

She’s not impressed. Hahahahaha. It had to be done. Thanks mate.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Pre liking this, as I know I'll like it.

[@hachewie]

You know it.

[@PalmettoMoon]

Riding in style now! 😃

[@hachewie]

With 5% more style. Hahahahaha

[@roadstrom]

Easy fix comfort is everything when your getting on a bit much better on a long trip 👌👍

[@hachewie]

Definitely an improvement. The seat still hates me.

[@TheVSChick]

Awesome Chewie. 👌 Hopefully you'll notice a massive difference on your long rides!!

[@hachewie]

Definitely. I did a review today. I'll have that video out this week.

[@whatsstefon]

Nice and easy mod that probably made a world of difference. Brilliant mate!

[@hachewie]

I still got a sore arse though. Thanks mate. Not bad for a mechanical moron.

[@whatsstefon]

@@hachewie definitely time for a reupholstered seat or a Streetglide 😀

[@hachewie]

@@whatsstefon I already reupholstered the seat so must be time for the street glide or a FJR

[@MrB590]

Finally got the bar risers

[@hachewie]

Yep. Today.

[@rpa520]

Oh that’s got to take some pressure off the back . Very cool . Especially when it all turns out great 👍 🧿🧿🧿🧿

[@hachewie]

For sure my homie. Neck and wrists appreciate it that’s for sure. It was easy as pie also. Most difficult part was getting those silver plastic bolt covers off. 😉

[@PurpleOnThree]

Absolute truth!! My handlebar mod made ALL the difference in the world for my ride!! Should have done it sooner! Speak English, Chewie, lol...great install video!!

[@hachewie]

Thanks Pee on 3. 😂😂😂 I should have done it 3 years ago. Love and learn. Me speak gooder English.

[@RidingHumboldtCounty]

Risers are always a good upgrade imo Chewie. Not familiar with it on a sport bike but you did it well. Hope you enjoy the difference for the long term ✊👊👍

[@hachewie]

It definitely helps with wrist and neck pain. I’m going to upgrade to a bigger bike though in a few months time.

[@richardwoodhouse8397]

Good job mate, bike sounds solid I just love these zzr's had 2 zzr1100's when they came out silver then dark green one had kawi's all my life passed my.test.on kh250 at 17y back in early 80's now have zzr1400 p.s & h2 2015 but always wanted zzr600 but for some reason it never happened, still a great bike though, enjoy. P.s I got the moto cnc 20mm risers on the 14.

[@hachewie]

Oh man I love the 14. I dream. I had to get a bigger bike so sold the 600 and had a GTR 1400. Sadly a wrote it off a few months ago. I now have a cruiser. 2008 Rocket 3. I miss my Kawasaki’s though. Best bikes in my opinion.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Nice share buddy. Now you are gonna cover higher milleage runs much easier. :) You got my like, I mean it was the number 27. :)

[@hachewie]

Ahhh cool. I would love to take it on a track. One day maybe.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@hachewie Sure my friend. Agree on that.

[@danielbardan5697]

Got the same bar risers on my 94 zzr600. Didn’t need to modify anything. The front brake line is a little bit of a concern though, but over a year on no issues.

[@hachewie]

I thought the brake line may have been slightly short but I also had no issues. I wish I had done this mod years sooner.

[@Zulu_117_ST]

Definitely made a huge difference- great job on the install! You did look a lot more comfortable on the ride this weekend 😂✌️ Awesome Chewster!

[@hachewie]

It is definitely an improvement. Thanks Rochelle. No where near as comfortable as the other three bikes I got to ride. ;)

[@Zulu_117_ST]

@@hachewie so glad it has improved the ride!! So glad you got to ride all 3 are we converting you yet??

[@hachewie]

@@Zulu_117_ST If money was not a factor, I'd already have one.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Totally agree Stevie. :) It is ready for some 300 miles trip. Drop by buddy. :)

[@hachewie]

@@RRRRefuelRideRace I’ll leave in the morning. See you next month. 😂

[@upnorthrider]

Just a little can change a lot! Cool man, I’m looking for some risers for the Rocket… really hard to get in NZ. Great vid bro, cheers 😎

[@hachewie]

Try the UK company. Not cheap but excellent.

[@MonkeyButtRides]

The bar risers look great and that will make a big diff being as tall as you are. My wife hates it when I take the bath towels into the garage never to be seen again. I like the caps, very nice. Love the sound of your ZZR.

[@hachewie]

I returned this towel as it didn’t get any grease on it. 👍😉 It really helped with neck and wrist pain. Did a two day ride on it. Short review this week.

[@BlackphoenixEntertainment]

Very nice. Hopefully that helps you out alot. Maybe thats something I should look into for my spyder so I'm not sitting forward so much.

[@hachewie]

It is a really easy upgrade for my bike at least. Definitely makes a difference.

[@AndrewHincksMusic]

Enjoyed watching the vid - a little shocked at the bird’s nest that had accumulated under your clip ons and I was also shocked on behalf of your good wife that you used the good bath towel - shame on you you dirty old man (steptoe and son reference there in case you missed it) haha Glad you are more comfortable on the bike and more upright. Have fun mate!

[@hachewie]

Thanks mate. Ahhh the towel. I still haven't had the talk with her. ;)

[@TheGorillaBiker]

That's a very tidy kit amigo, very glad they worked out and were ok to put on :) You visually do look a lot more upright, funny how such a small chunk of metal can make such a difference :) Yay!! :D Longer Chewie trips!

[@hachewie]

Already tested on a 2 day ride. Review this week.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

@@hachewie ohhhh keeping us waiting :'(

[@hachewie]

@@TheGorillaBiker video editing is time consuming.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

@@hachewie that it is :(

[@SmittyIndependentFreedom]

That's what I want to do to my 426, so when I stand up on the pegs I'm not leaning over forward 🤙🏻 Cheers Brother 🍻

[@hachewie]

I wish I had a dirt bike. Nice one mate.

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

Well done mate. I ordered riser for my bike last week. They are supposed to riser the bars 1” and provided a 1” pullback as well. I hope the cables can accommodate it. I’ll try to record it, but don’t have a tripod with me in Arizona. Ride safe mate.

[@hachewie]

You do have a human tripod. She plays some weird table tennis/tennis/badminton game. 😉. The cables are the only issue. Good luck my man.

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

@@hachewie not my first option, as she moves too much 🤣. Thanks mate. Hope the cables reach.

[@turboboy0]

you got lucky removing those 4 bolts. some clown at kawasaki put RED THREADLOCKER on all 4 of mine on my zx14r. i installed the longer ones with blue threadlocker. itll be perfectly fine.

[@hachewie]

Sorry to hear that. Glad you got it sorted.

[@Zulu_117_ST]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@hachewie]

[@rolandkeith5322]

I would think it's the same deal if I ever needed to fit these to my ZX-14? ....not a hard job by the looks and this has given much food for thought......awesome to see how it's done.Just that amount changers how upright you are from the stock set up.....very cool.

[@hachewie]

I watched a video on the zx14 to see if it was easy enough for me to do. There were no ZZR videos showing how to do it. Yep. They have them. Check your cables to make sure you have enough play.

[@rolandkeith5322]

@@hachewie I will have to as I am thinking that they are just long enough in stock form so I think I would have to go longer...but this is a very good option as time rolls on because my back is far from the best . I am at this stage still okay on the 14 for trips however for how long? I don't know.

[@richardwoodhouse8397]

Yes but bear in mind they differ from the zx14 to zx14 performance sport model plusses you can only go about 20mm p.s more on standard zx gen 2's

[@rolandkeith5322]

yeah@@richardwoodhouse8397

[@Hoffer1988]

Crazy to see how 33mm raiser makes such a difference on your posture mate.

[@hachewie]

Yes I am amazed too. It’s awesome.

[@kdxttii8667]

How do you take the rear spoiler off without it having holes in the back

[@hachewie]

I’m sorry but I’m not sure. I don’t have this bike anymore either to check it out for you.

[@HarleyThrottleJuice]

Nice job mate, how big a difference did it make on our weekend ride?

[@hachewie]

I'd say for the wrists and neck a significant improvement. I did a review today while riding home in the rain.

[@HarleyThrottleJuice]

@@hachewie aha, cool!

[@RandysRides]

Every comfort helps. :) Apparently, an inch does make a difference. hahahahaha !!!

[@hachewie]

Hahahaha I should have predicted this one 😂😂😂😂

[@MrB590]

Get that shock rebuilt or replaced

[@hachewie]

Not worth it. I need a bigger bike.

[@gerardkinsella6034]

Have a 2002 zzr 600 will these fit it as I feel very hunched forward when on the bike I prefer upright position it looks like a big difference when there on just by watching the video instead of me installing renthal bars and riser’s I think these would be a better option 🇮🇪👍

[@hachewie]

They make the position a bit more comfortable for sure. I should have done it as soon as I bought the bike. Enjoy and good luck. Let me know how you get on.

[@gerardkinsella6034]

Will do pal much appreciated 👍

[@gerardkinsella6034]

@@hachewie have them good inprovement can I ask you one thing how do you get the seat off I can't get mine off

[@hachewie]

@@gerardkinsella6034 insert and turn the key into the lock on the left side rear faring

[@gerardkinsella6034]

@@hachewie I did that nothing happens there's 2 hooks under the seat holding it as far as I can see with a torch

[@TheTueio]

what bike are these mirrors from?

[@hachewie]

They are the standard ZZR 600 mirrors.

[@miloshak5592]

it can be bought

[@hachewie]

Thanks for watching. Links to where you can buy them are in the description.

[@bikehubjapan]

First..................💤

[@hachewie]

[@sfurlantuttto1307]

BAD IDEA

[@hachewie]

Not for me. Made the bike much more comfortable for longer trips. Didn’t have any negative impact for the kind of riding I did on it. Thanks for watching and commenting.