Heli Bars To Have Or Not Have This Is The Question

I've got a 2002 vfr and was just wodering what the advantages are of having the Heli Bars. I find my wrists get a little sore but are bearable. Would Helis solve this problem and if so do they interfere with the turning circle ie: do they hit the fair wings because of the extra height when manouvering? Any input would be appreciated Probably the same question has been asked a million times, but I'm from DOWN UNDER and where a bit slower down hear

 

Sorry Reg its was a typo. I meant to say Fairing Wings which are the bits which come back above the handle bars that the screen attaches to

 

Hey Warnzie,

I do not think you will have a problem with the Heli Bars hitting. i do not have a set but have seen some pics (on here I think or vfrd) adn they look like they clear ok. :thumb:

 

I have Helibars. They don't touch the fairing or the tank if you set them up right but there is not a lot of room to spare. I like them. For me it takes the strain of my lower, bad, back. It also reduces the pressure on the wrists. On longer rides I still get a little right wrist numbness but a lot better. With the stock bars I found the wind was hitting right on the chin, the helibars raised me up just enough to reduce the wind noise, I am 5'11". I find they are not as positive as the stock bars when going hard in the twisties but it is not a problem for me. I still manage 2 to 3 times the posted speed, on corners I know, without any problems. Last comment there is more wind pressure on the head and shoulders at high speeds but not a big issues till you get right up there.

 

Alternatively..

You could try my far less expensive Risers, seen at all good VFR meetings worldwide. :biggrin:

Rod

 

I have just purchased a 95 VFR750. I want to raise the bars and have looked at some of the sets available.
Has anyone tried the DOug Hines bar risers? He is in Benton Arkansas and he makes ones for the FJR1300. I read a post where a fellow with a VFR750 had a set but the info was limited.
I would like to try the higher ones that Heli makes that raise the bars 1 1/2 inches from stock. Does anyone use this set? Any problems or favorable comments?

Tomato man

 

I have the Heli bars on my 2004 and I love them. I'm 6'3" tall and I have long arms but the others were still so low. My wrists still have some issues after awhile but then I stop for gas and rest for a time, I'm ready to go another 200miles. Get the bars. You won't be sorry.

 

I am in my 50's and own a 2000 VFR. I put more than 20000 Km on it this summer (I live in Canada) and I just love the Heli bars. Yes I get a bit of soreness in the wrist during extended rides but it is not as bad as with the stock bars. If you adjust them right they will not hit the fuel tank. They come very close to it during very slow speed and tight turns but I can live with that.