V100 lower handlebar height

[scottmastrocinque]

Thank you for the great reply! How tall are you?

 

[Rampage]

So did you do it solely because you like the look or does it provide more comfort?

Looks did not matter for me. It was all about comfort, and body position. On longer rides my thumbs would become uncomfortable due to the flat angle of the grips, I also found it a bit unnatural while riding at a more sportive pace, like Chris said, it helps load the front end a bit more. As a side benefit it gives the passenger a bit more room and keeps me out of the wind.

 

[scottmastrocinque]

Thank you very much. . How tall are you?

 

[Rampage]

Thank you very much. . How tall are you?

5' 10"

 

[javifoto70]

Thank you for the great reply! How tall are you?

I am 187cms / 6 feet 2 inches.

 

[astella]

Initially I found the seating position on the V100 Mandello pleasant, but after using the motorcycle for longer distances I also thought about adjusting the seating position with the handlebars being slightly lower and further forward. For reference my height is approximately 6 feet. To maintain the OEM look, I first looked for a different lower handlebar clamp or riser. The risers used on the V100 Mandello is identical to that of some Aprilia motorcycles such as the Caponord 1200 and the Mana 850. Compatible lower risers are mounted on the Aprilia Tuono V4, Shiver 750 and Dorsoduro 750. But note that some of these risers are for 28mm handlebars and some are for 22mm handlebars. Aprilia used these handlebars interchangeably over the years, at least for the EU market. For some models such as the Tuono V4 they are black, for other models they are silver gray. My dealer ordered number B044862 for my V100 Mandello. These are silver gray and suitable for the 28mm handlebar. I suppose part number 852493 is identical to B044862.
The bottom of the riser fits exactly around the damping rubber that is mounted in the triple clamp. The original handlebar clamp of the V100 Mandello can be mounted on the top of the riser. Assembly requires loosening the two 8mm Allen key bolts, which can be accessed from below with an extension of the socket wrench. These bolts are secured with "Loctite". I had to heat the risers to get the bolts loose.
Once installed, the handlebar drops approximately two and a half centimeter and moves forward by a centimeter. When turning the handlebar, the display remains untouched and the wiring harness to the handlebar can also move unobstructed and freely.

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The seating position is now more pleasant for me. I also find the side view of the bike more streamlined and in keeping with the design of the V100 as a sport touring motorcycle.

Thanks a lot for this great tip!
I bought the Aprilia Tuono V4 handlebar U-Bolts (2B003986) for about 60EUR including shipping costs.
These are black but I managed to paint them .
Excellent result!
I have not tried the new configuration on the road yet but just by sitting on the bike I can feel the difference...
THANKS!

BTW, I have attached the specification for the screw tightening torques.

Andrea

 

[SoFloV100]

Nice color match, what paint did you use?

 

[astella]

Nice color match, what paint did you use?

Here you go! 2 layers to cover the original black paint completely.

 

[SoFloV100]

Here you go! 2 layers to cover the original black paint completely.

Thank you!

 

[WernerLE]

I use this Riser
Tuono 1000/1100 2011-2016 899427