Helibars

[Saltboxer]

I suppose its a bit of a longshot but would anyone happen to have a pair of Helibars for sale?( K1300s)
I am struggling with comfort when on a long Europe run as I guess I am short in the arms. Ive already had the standard seat lowered and packed with memory foam so no issues with leg comfort. Im not excited to buy new as I dont know if they would be right for me.

Are all you Helibar converts pleased with making the change?

Many thanks.

[raesewell]

If you put your location in your profile, someone with risers might offer to meet up and let you try them.

[Phmode]

I was a very early adopter; within weeks of buying my K12S and modified them and moved them to my K13. I'm 5’10” in my boots but have 33” inside legs so with a short back 

I found/find the K12/13 to be a long stretch on long hauls. I wouldn't say the Helibars are the total solution. For that you need a K12R top yoke but that gives you a much more upright seating position and if I were going to go that way I would buy a GT.

For me, the Helibars knock the edge off the stretch but the biggest gain is sitting well for'ard on the tank a-la off-road posture.

If you are within spitting distance you can try mine.

[Saltboxer]

Ok thanks. Just modified my profile to include location.

Yes Im aware of the K1200R top yoke mod but like yourself would have bought the GT if I wanted to be that high up.

Im about 5'8 in boots and have a 29 inch leg so the stretch to the bars has me suffering in defiance on a long run rather than enjoying what is otherwise a great ride.

I reckon I only need to come up about an inch or so to be comfortable.

Thanks for the offer to sit on yours but Im a bit of a haul away down here in Surrey.

Do these Helibars come in from the States?
My research says they are a straight swap over with no alterations to fluid lines cables etc?

[Phmode]

There are UK stockists and yes, they are a 'straight swap'.

I've had no cable or line problems with either K12 or 13S.

You need to bear in mind that they 'pivot' around the original bar mounting hole. The taller you want them, the less pull-back you get. The more pull-back you want, the less height you get.

There is of course a contented clairvoyant somewhere for most folks 

[Saltboxer]

Yes I understand the pivot thing.

I will plumb for height rather than pull back, but then again, Im never content being contented

Thanks for your feedback.

[black-k1]

As a possible alternative approach,  you could try the standard bars with the low seat.  By lowering your torso you've "relatively" raised the standard bars.  It should be easy to find someone with a low seat you can try.

[Swindon Andy]

I found the helibars subtle in effect. Also I would prefer the levers twisted a little lower than I can get them with the helibars. Still better with them than not, and apparently the most you can 'extend' with standard pipes and cables.

[Saltboxer]

Ive already lowered the seat by taking out the standard foam and replacing with thinner memory foam.
I couldnt find a standard lower seat at the time so had the two grooved one altered.

A subtle difference I believe is all I need.

Many thanks.

[drumwrecker]

Saltboxer, you could try this site to get a good idea of what effect any changes might make.

http://cycle-ergo.com/

[Saltboxer]

That's an interesting site.

I've just dialled out all my arthritis

[richtea]

That's an interesting site.

I've just dialled out all my arthritis

It dialled in a K1300s for me - hence why I'm here.

I can look at the figures for my previous bikes and from that gauge which new bikes will suit me.
For example the Ninja H2 (like Davids) won't suit me, as green and shiny and swift as it is.
Whereas a Super Duke GT would suit - if I'm happy to sit more upright.

[black-k1]

That's an interesting site.

I've just dialled out all my arthritis

It dialled in a K1300s for me - hence why I'm here.

I can look at the figures for my previous bikes and from that gauge which new bikes will suit me.
For example the Ninja H2 (like Davids) won't suit me, as green and shiny and swift as it is.
Whereas a Super Duke GT would suit - if I'm happy to sit more upright.

My H2 SX (different to the H2) isn't listed on the site.

[richtea]

Ah, I did mean to write 'similar to David's' not 'like David's', but even then I'd probably still be wrong!
Does yours have a different seat / handlebar position?

Maybe you could submit yours to the site?

[black-k1]

Ah, I did mean to write 'similar to David's' not 'like David's', but even then I'd probably still be wrong!
Does yours have a different seat / handlebar position?

Maybe you could submit yours to the site?

H2 is a sports bike like the R1, 'Blade, S1000RR etc. where the H2 SX is a sports tourer closer to the ZZR1400. As such, I expect the positions are likely to be quite different.