Heli bars?

I too am interested in purchasing this product and if someone can let me know how good they are and who has the best price I would appreciate it.
Thanks Bob
 
Guys, the Heli's are great, and easy to install if you follow simple directions.
This has been covered in great detail on the Modifications Board.
The best discussion with the most info will be found under,"Helibars Installation Notes." That discussion's last post was on Dec.12. It started on 10-26-99. Look for it on 12-12-99.
Also on the Mods Board, there is a good discussion on,"Comfy Long Distance Mods" with the last post on 12-26-99. Has some stuff on the Helis.
If you have any trouble locating any of this, post on this thread. I'll check back later.

[This message has been edited by SlowHand (edited 26 January 2000).]
 
I was actually a bit disappointed with my Heli-bars. I guess my expectations were that they would be adjustable several different ways like the ones for my ST1100. However, they don't adjust at all.

The raise the height about 1/2 an inch is all.

Joe Zulaski
 
Actually they raise the bars 1-5/8",plus 1/2"wider and 1/2"to the rear. They do this not just by offset, but by changing the angle as well.
I personally wouldn't put those adjustables on my Busa,'cause they're really ugly. Look like they belong on a roto-tiller. I do agree that more of a raise is better, though. that's why I have GenMars AND Helis. The GenMars aren't great on looks either, but they work OK with the Helis. That installation is a bit tricky, so anyone trying it should check back here. You may have clearance problems with the windscreen, plus may need to screw with your brake line.


[This message has been edited by SlowHand (edited 26 January 2000).]

[This message has been edited by SlowHand (edited 29 January 2000).]
 
I ordered a set. They should be here any day. Once I install them and get an opportunity to ride (pretty cold right now in Kansas) I'll give you my impression.
 
Dragon, Who did you order from and how much did you pay before/after taxes and shipping?



[This message has been edited by badbus (edited 26 January 2000).]
 
Philo McGiffin has a set on his Black and grey "Busa... they're great! Just enough change to make everything more comfortable. I got mine directly from Heli...
 
Zldrider, I just looked at your profile, and now I understand why you wanted more adjustability. As a long distance rider, you certainly could use more height than the Helis give you. For what it's worth, the GenMars will give you another 3/4" in height, but will cost almost$150. Together with the Helis they give a total raise of 2 1/4" plus the additional width and setback. I would hesitate to suggest using the two together for most people, but you and I may be part of the few that need that. I like the way they work, and for me the additional height was worthwhile.
 
badbus, I paid $157.85 (that's including S&H and tax)for my Heli Bars. I believe retail is $169.00 plus tax and S&H. I purchased them at a local motorcycle repair shop. I've know the owner for many years (great guy and super mechanic!) and he always gives me some sort of discount.

The bars just came in today and I haven't had a chance to install them. I'll post some feedback after getting some mile with them.
 
Thanks SlowHand,

I have the ZG Tour as well. I have always wanted a Dremel, now I have a reason to buy one.

Do you have any pictures of the modified ZG Tour?

Thanks for all the advice!

[This message has been edited by badbus (edited 28 January 2000).]
 
Thanks for the information Dragon!

Slowhand,

Did you have to do any modifications to run the Heli's with the Genmars? I have the Genmars on now and want to add the Heli's. Any info will be greatly appreciated.



[This message has been edited by badbus (edited 28 January 2000).]
 
Badbus, there are a few things to watch out for. The front brake line will be a little short. Won't allow the bars to be raised enough to install both; at least not without a lot of strain. Look down where the brake line is attached to the fork with a clip. There is an extra thickness of tubing, almost like a grommet, that the clip grips. Loosen the clip and raise the rubber tubing to where the thick part is just above the clip.Tighten the clip. Mine still has more than enough slack below the clip. Make sure yours does, too. I suppose you could wrap the rubber tube with something where it contacts the clip to prevent any long term chafing, but I'm going to braided lines anyway, and they won't chafe. I'll make sure they are about 1" longer than stock. No signs of chafing after about a month and 2000 miles. Probably would never be a problem, but I'm trying to be cautious.
I also loosened the banjo bolt near my master cylinder VERY SLIGHTLY to get the straightest possible run for the tubing. Re-tighten.
The fast-idle(choke) cable may need to be repositioned aft of the steering head, and run directly to the throttle body. On Ca. bikes this is a necessity, not sure about others. Otherwise at full left lock it will rev the engine. Five minute job.
The last item will be the windscreen. I have Zero Gravity's Sport Touring screen, and I had to trim the lower portion an inch or so with a Dremel to get clearance between the bars and master cylinder and the screen. Easy to do, and doesn't change the look of the screen. If you didn't know, you'd never spot it. I don't know what screen you are using. Maybe you will need to trim, maybe not. No big deal.
A final thought: when you re-tighten the bolts holding the bars, pay attention to the torque setting, or at least don't over-tighten or you will compress the rubber and get a lot of vibration. Good luck.
 
Thanks for the info slowhand.
I see you have the zero-gravity touring screen, did you consider their double-boubble screen? How do you like the touring one?
Any comments would be appriciated.

Best regards, Bob
 
you can just space the bar mounting plate if you know a machinist ijust did mine 3/4" that was all i wanted just make sure the kneck down on fork tube spacers so they will still fit inside of the bar plate spacers.this is way cheaper.
 
The only draw back I found with the Heli bar installation (haven't ridden with them yet) is that I like my levers lower than normal and the housing on the brake lever doesn't let the brake line rotate far enough away from the right fork\clamp area. If I postion the brake lever where I like it I'm really putting a bind on the line. Other than that everything looks good.
 
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