Timo
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As some off you know i had a bit off an accident at work and have ended up with three screws holding my shoulder together so i have been advised to get a bike that's more upright. So i'm thinking off getting rid off the sv this is the best bike i have ever had and i'm a bit reluctant to let it go. it's silver has scorpion exhaust's is fully faired full service history 35000miles but still runs 115bhp and have the dyno results to prove it it is a very clean bike is 53plate 04 bike. if your interested P.M me would like £2500 ovno
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xxrider
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Bar risers?
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chappers
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Bar risers?
My thoughts exactly helibars.
http://www.bykebitz.co.uk/acatalog/Helibars.html
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Timo
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Will bar risers not take away from the overall ride off the bike? And do you think they will take the strain off my shoulders? 
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chappers
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It shouldn't dramatically affect the dynamics of the bike after all people have been doing similar with GSXR1100s and Blades I had a couple of mates that street fightered GSXR1100s with no ill effects.
If you combine the handle bars with stomp grip and maybe adjustable pegs which go forwards and down as well as up and back you should be able to tailor your riding position to suit yourself.
I've mentioned Stomp-grip as it's a great way to help support yourself on the bike without putting too much pressure through your arms and shoulders which TBH you shouldn't really be doing. When you brake you can grip with your knees using less energy and putting less weight through your arms.
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xxrider
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Will bar risers not take away from the overall ride off the bike? And do you think they will take the strain off my shoulders?
I've had a dodgy right shoulder for years (from my footie days - goalkeeper, don'tcha know), and I've found that the smallest of adjustments can make a huge difference to strain being put on my arms, back, neck and shoulders. Sadly, I only discovered this AFTER wasting time and money on a brief fling with a cruiser (Kawasaki VN - never again), and have found on several bikes since that either bar risers, rearsets, or, on my current bike, a 1" lowering of the seat have eased the pain. (Doubly benificial, since I must have been the shortest assed goalie in football history).
Chappers idea about the stomp grip sounds good, too - he must be cleverer than me, 'cos I'd never thought of it before now........
Anyway, it'd be a shame to get rid of a bike you love without at least trying something. And DON'T get a VN!
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leigh49
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Suzuki used to make a sv1000 with high bars and no screen.Have you thought of one of those?
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Timo
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Thanks for the advice lads I will look into all those options. And don't worry i won't get a VN i was thinking off getting an enduro like a KTM or BMW (not a 650 though after the crash pic's off the dodgy forks. But i shall look at the other options first. 
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Timo
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Yeah i did think off the non S SV but i'm not a big fan off unfaired road bikes.
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