Does anyone have any pictures of their helibars installed in relation to the triple tree? I'm removing my genmar risers and installing the helibars and am not sure if the gap between the triple tree and the clip ons is supposed to be there or are the helibars suppose to sit flush against the triple tree? My bike came with the Genmars so don't know what it looked like stock.
Are they the "newest revision"? Do they only have one pinch bolt? This is from their site: "First we studied the immense amount of feedback we’ve received from our VFR customers over the years... only a few desire any change at all. What some wished for was the ability to adjust the bars a bit higher. As always, we listened." "For 2008, our new VFR800 HeliBars receive a low profile clamping lug with one 8mm pinch bolt. This slimmer clamp allows the bar to be raised while still providing full clamping pressure on the fork tubes." sPOTO
Mine sit flat on the triple clamp, but the new model allows you to slighly raise, as long as you don't come over the top of the tube. You can go to the Heli bar site to see their photos. The ones I've sold on this forum on group buys for $220/set, are the new design. http://www.helibars.com/proddetail.php?prod=HB01003
Hey Action, do you find that the Helibars make a big difference? Specifically to numbness and weight on the wrists?
They make a huge difference per your body type, I am 5'10 and I felt the relief as sson as they were on.
Honestly, they came with the bike so I couldn't tell you. I have done a couple of 5 hour days and never had any wrist or hand problems and I've never heard of them making things worse. Post back and let everyone know how they work for you. Action
They're the older style, two pinch bolts, got them used, Thanks Action, looks like mine half about 1/2" space from the top if they rest solid against the triple tree.
The way I set them was to tighten the bars to the point you could just move them with your hands. You don't want them to slip without pressure. Then get in riding position and swing them from lock to lock. When they are in the right position your thumbs will almost, but not quite, be touching the tank. Make sure you are wearing your riding gloves or you can set it too tight. Then check by doing full lock turns on the handlebar. You should be clear of the fairing. Tighten the nuts fully and recheck. Take a test ride and make absolutely sure your thumb doesn't touch the tank. If it does you could end up jamming the throttle during a slow speed manouver. NOT GOOD.
