[AncientIslander]

I'm looking for ways to open the space between the seat, the pegs and the handle bar. Any ideas on which set of handlebar risers would move the bar up and towards the front would be appreciated. I found one on e-bay that is supposed to move the bars up and back, but also looks like it could be reversed, but can not quite visualize how that would work. Link is too long to enter here.
I've also have searched the web for a continuous saddle that does not have that 3" bump from the driver to the pillion, so that I can scooch back another inch or two on the seat. I see that there are such seats for the ADV version, but not for the street-only bike. I've already ordered extendable shift/brake levers and adjustable pegs that may allow my knees to drop an inch or more. Any advice appreciated.

 

[mattenuttall]

Hello, Ancient Islander;
I'm in the process of opening up the space for my upper body only. You can see my thread here:
Raising the handlebars on a 2022 Duke 390 | KTM Duke 390 Forum
I'm not 100% sure the parts I ordered will fit. And, technically I didn't buy directly from Fastenal because they refused to ship to Canada. They also wouldn't ship to my parts pick-up address in the USA!? So, I ordered the bolt from eBay in the end...
I too looked at those "shift-and-lift" bar risers, but I'm pretty sure you cannot use that part to shift the bars forward. This is because the clamp spacer would collide with the instrument screen.
Good luck!
Matt, an almost Ancient Northerner....

 

[Oblivionlord]

I feel like opening the space would merit more by having a wider handlebar position which is why I got the 26mm Bagaros handlebars. Its suited for taller people with only 1" extra width than the stock handlebars. I personally found it too wide for me and im 5'10'' so Im currently selling them. Raising the stock handlebars will just make you more upright.

If you want to get an idea of the Bagoros handlebars then just grip the brake/clutch levers.

 

[AncientIslander]

Thanks for the input, guys. I'm also 5'10" and long-waisted, so it's good to know I'm not alone in struggling with this issue. Will wait until I get a windshield on it to determine which risers to get. In the meantime, it would be helpful if anyone out there knows if the extended saddle sold by Seat Concepts for the ADV version will fit my '18 Duke with little or no modification.

 

[mattenuttall]

I have the Barracuda windscreen. Minimalist but very nice. It is attached to the instrument panel base only, which means you can adjust the bar height any method you choose. Some windscreens attach to more than just the instrument panel base. Depending on how you raise the bars, some custom adjustments to the windscreen attachment points could be necessary....

 

[Binettasteve]

Re windscreen and bars, wherever possible get frame / instrument mounted screens. With bikes as sporty as ours we dont want a bar mounted screen as its a sure route to headshakes.

 

[tmoney]

Honestly it sounds like you bought the wrong bike.