Farkles and Heli Horizon replacement bars

[maxtog]

http://www.helibars.com/sites/default/files/install_instructions/HST04058%20Installation%20Instructions%20for%20Web_0.pdf

Thanks!  That was very informative!
Ug, it looks like a LOT more work than I thought.  No wonder it took experts 1.5 hours!  I am especially put off by the idea of trying to totally remove the heated grips and throttle assembly.  Man are those nice looking bars, though.  I bet they would finally make my riding position perfect.

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Thanks!  That was very informative!
Ug, it looks like a LOT more work than I thought.  No wonder it took experts 1.5 hours!  I am especially put off by the idea of trying to totally remove the heated grips and throttle assembly.  Man are those nice looking bars, though.  I bet they would finally make my riding position perfect.

Yeah,and they had to act like they knew what they were doing too.

[ConnerNA]

Put the Heli Bars on (for my shoulder\back), changed from a Givi T-480 to a T-489 (the Heli Bars hit it), turned my MC Cruise control panel upside down (it hit the bag), remounted my Garmin SP 7200 (the old mount went with the Heli Bar risers), and just noticed in the pic that the angle of the bars is different on each side.  Back to the garage.

I have been looking at getting a givi tanklock bag but they don't show the connie as compatible with the tlock system. I was looking at the TPH02 TANKLOCK. Did you have any issues installing it?

[556ALPHA]

How do these bars effect turn into tight turns?

I have a Chase Harper 650 Magnetic Bag for trips but for around town I have a Bags Connection Vina QL that is just the right size for small things.  It does not touch the tank as seen here on my other work bike.

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Interesting other bike.

[curly]

I too have the Horizons. Install took me pretty much half a day because I went slow and meticulous. Bleeding the lines after install is a pain and I was using a Mighty Vac.

As for comfort, took about 3 weeks at diffirent angles to find what I liked, but after I did all pain and numbness is gone.

For me it was pony up for these or trade the bike and take a big loss. These make ridding fun again. I'll try to post up some pictures.

[maxtog]

I too have the Horizons. Install took me pretty much half a day because I went slow and meticulous. Bleeding the lines after install is a pain and I was using a Mighty Vac.

As for comfort, took about 3 weeks at diffirent angles to find what I liked, but after I did all pain and numbness is gone.

For me it was pony up for these or trade the bike and take a big loss. These make ridding fun again. I'll try to post up some pictures.

Please do.  Thanks for sharing your experience.  With so much adjustability, I can see why it would take so long to figure out what works best... lots of things to try.  I am jealous.

[VirginiaJim]

I may be going this route next year.  Any lean or pressure from my right hand causes serious neck pain for me.  It may be that or stop riding.  I'm willing to take a $695 hit to stay riding.

[556ALPHA]

Interesting other bike.

Yea, R1200RT and fun in its own way if you see the details.  I am curious to see how these bars effect input in reference to getting the bike to turn into curves.  I removed the Wedges because I did not like the way they effected the turn in.  Any input is appreciated.

[curly]

Well, the way I looked at it was I can give up some turn-in and handling just to be able to ride pain free. I don't think the bars affected handling but I'm no racer and lean angles aren't important to me.

All I can attest to with these bars is that now I can ride without my hands going numb and it is fun again.