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Comfort Starts with Correct Positioning Your handlebar risers play a huge role in how comfortable your bike feels — they determine the height, reach, and overall ergonomics of your riding position. Too low, and you’ll find yourself leaning forward with unnecessary strain on your wrists and back. Too high, and you may lose precision and control. The right riser height keeps your arms in a relaxed, natural position, allowing for confident steering and less fatigue on longer rides. That’s why upgrading to properly sized CNC-machined risers from BarCraft Handlebars can completely transform the way your bike feels and handles. Style...

Cracks, Flaking and Fatigue One of the first signs your OEM risers may be failing is visible cracking near the clamp area or base. Even hairline fractures are a massive red flag — they indicate that the brittle die-cast alloy is starting to give way under repeated stress. Chrome flaking or bubbling can also reveal deeper structural problems hidden beneath the surface. These symptoms shouldn’t be ignored; a cracked riser can fail suddenly, leading to total loss of control and a dangerous riding situation. Slipping or Movement at the Bars If your handlebars are starting to move slightly when braking...

Precision Engineering, Perfect Fit CNC-machined risers start with a solid billet of high-grade aluminium — not molten metal poured into a mold. Every curve, thread, and mounting surface is computer-cut to exact tolerances, ensuring an accurate fit and perfect alignment every time. This precision translates directly to how your bars feel on the road: stable, solid, and free of play. You’ll notice the improvement immediately — the kind of crisp, confident steering response you only get from properly engineered components. Built for Strength and Longevity Unlike brittle die-cast risers, CNC-machined risers are incredibly dense and uniform. There are no weak...

Above: This is a photo that a customer sent me of their broken OEM Harley risers. The scariest part? I've had multiple reports of this happening. The Hidden Weakness of Die-Cast Risers OEM die-cast risers might look the part, but beneath the chrome finish lies a major safety risk. Die-casting is a mass-production process that injects molten metal into molds — a method that often traps microscopic air bubbles within the metal. These imperfections create weak points that can crack or fail under stress. Unlike billet or CNC-machined parts, die-cast components are brittle by nature. When pushed to their limits...

Superior Performance and Precision Control When it comes to braking performance, every detail matters. Standard rubber brake lines tend to expand under pressure, especially as they age, which can lead to a soft or “spongy” feel at the lever, and less braking force at the pads. Braided stainless steel brake lines eliminate this issue by maintaining their shape even under extreme pressure. The result? A more consistent braking response, greater stopping power, and a firmer, more predictable feel. Riders instantly notice the difference — improved modulation, sharper control, and confidence that their brakes will respond exactly as expected, every time....