Heli bars on a Gold Wing?
I found the factory riding position to be more than adequate on the big 'ol buffalo I rode......
No, the position isn't that bad, and mine has small aftermarket risers under them, that also slightly change the angle.
I can ride it fine with or without them.
The big thing is that the Heli-bars are a completely different setup.
Instead of having two seperate flexy stalks with grips, the Heli-bars have a 1" crossbar that ties both together, so it will really improve the feel of control, especially with the full Traxxion suspension.
And they have alot of adjustment in several directions, so finding the exact place that someone prefers their hands and arms to be at, should be no problem.
They get great independent reviews on all the GW forums I've lurked on, and I was suprised that they still sold so many for the old '01-'17 GW's, especially that there's a waiting list.
But, I have had and tried various Heli-bars on quite a few bikes, and always liked them. They're also a U.S. company that make their own parts, and their customer service is excellent.
I choked on the price too, but, gotta pay to play, and I really want to make this a forever keeper.
I only have 3 more big ticket things to buy at some point too, a Saddleman dual heated seat, as I like their grooved seats, and my GW is a base, so no heated seat.
A Henry's final drive, which is basically a differential with higher gearing, the factory 1st gear is like a tractor, and I can take off in 2nd with a passenger, and you would think you're in first.
Both are over a grand...as are the Heli-bars.
And around $400 for ss brake lines.
Swapping to 3 ss lines and unlinked brakes isn't possible, as one side of the caliper pistons won't work, and nowhere can I find calipers that will swap in, but, the linked brakes have apparently proven to be the best, based on the weight bias front to rear.
I think I'll still try my Brembo RCS17 front MC when I do the lines though(it's new and was around $400)
But, I'm ok with it all as I'm in pretty good finacial shape on this bike.
The book value and insured price is over $16k, with a trade-in price of over $12k.
Insurance is $420 a year for full coverage.
I gave $6500 for it, lol
and so far
$25 for shorty levers, and a custom adjuster from my old man
$90 for a K&N air filter
$220 for 4 ProChrome speakers
$360 for a Madstad windshield
$400 for led headlights
$100 for ss belly pan/guard
$3100 for full Traxxion
$1050 for Heli-bars
plus Ebc HH brake pads, 90° valve stems, new front tire(rear was new) oil and filter, Pro-Grip 761 grips, and lots of small replacement parts that are really just basic expenses on any bike.
So at least if it were totalled, or stolen...and come on...nobody steals old Goldwings, lmao, I won't be upside down on it.
There!!!
Now any of you that feel bad buying parts for your Busa...I have as much(and more) in a Goldwing than I paid for it!
lmao!
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