Helibars riser blocks versus full Helibar STs....

[billyzoom]

I'd really appreciate any thoughts any of you might have.

I'm a new owner of a Concours, and know that the bars are not comfortable enough for me.  They're too low, too far forward, and the wrist angle just seems a bit off.  Too downward angled at the end of the grips.

 I think that the riser blocks MAY be enough to make the bike comfortable enough for me, but the full bar upgrade would be ideal.  It's just a LOT of money, especially since I'm a bit bugged by the vibration on the bike and am now a bit reluctant to put too much money into upgrades on the tiny chance that I may want a different bike. 

If any of you have experience with either, can you please share your thoughts?  Also, any ideas on reducing the vibration?  At 75 or so the bike is pretty smooth.  Right above there, when the bike hits about 3600+ rpm, it gets kind of buzzy and is really annoying me. 

Thanks for any thoughts. 

Joel

[Rhino]

I started with 2" risers, then added homemade 1 1/4" pull back blocks to that and rode the bike with that for over 2 years. I finally pulled the trigger last fall for the HeliBars Horizon ST bars and wished I had done that from the beginning. Best farkle I have added by far to the bike. Expensive but worth every penny IMO. I am 6' even but have a long torso and I'm coming from a big cruiser, Honda Valkyrie. I also take long rides every summer and have done some 900 plus miles in one day. So comfort for me is a priority.

[556ALPHA]

Although I got my bike 70% of the way with risers and wedges, it was the Heli Horizons that got me to where I am 100% happy with the bars.  I have no vibration with my Heli Horizon ST's.  The only downside is that I chose not to use the extensions and replace both lines +6.  That was a hassle but worth it in the end.  Phil also sells some 4" pull backs that work great also.  I have yet to find anyone complain about the Heli Horizons.  If you can afford them I would recommend pulling the trigger and not fooling around with other things.  Below are both Heli and Phils pull backs.  They are both excellent for pull back, with Phils you may or may not want risers. 

[Rhino]

I would recommend pulling the trigger and not fooling around with other things.

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[Rhino]

BTW: I still have my 2" risers. If you want to give them a try, PM me and I'll send them to you.

[billyzoom]

Well, I did it.  Went the full Monty...$750 bucks later, I'm hopeful that they'll help transform the bike. 

Thanks for all your feedback, folks!

Joel

[Rhino]

Well, I did it.  Went the full Monty...$750 bucks later, I'm hopeful that they'll help transform the bike. 

Thanks for all your feedback, folks!

Joel

Excellent! Let us know how you like them.

[VirginiaJim]

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