Helibars

[chriscanning]

In view of Brian’s current disability as in his wrists and not what keeps his ears apart... and while i’m a long way from such one always like to have a Plan B...so let’s here from those that have them.

[richtea]

Brian's got them fitted already!

[Matt]

Chinookbars. For the man that already has Helibars.

[black-k1]

I thought BMW had already answered the question of "beyond Helibars". I think they called it the GT!

[Swindon Andy]

Helibars, better than no helibars, but only a subtle improvement IMHO.

[Phmode]

For those of us with very long legs and very short backs, the stretch to the OEM bars is a stretch too far.

I had the Helibars on the K12S and swapped them onto the K13S when I upgraded despite the grip location holes being different...

For me, they make the stretch do-able but it still isn't comfortable or ideal. I also have foam grip puppies which add thickness and as they say 'every little helps'.

With my current incapacity I am convinced the K has to go to someone who needs a continent crushing ballistic cruise missile, in dark black.

[OxMan]

I had Helibars on my 13S... and as they say - only a subtle difference. Slightly more upright... which in my case meant I needed a new screen as having just got it perfect without - the Helibars popped me back up into the disturbed air... I found the bike comfy before and after - long rides perhaps better with (marginal) - but only with the screen sorted...

[revd]

I am thinking of these for the K1200R... just for a slightly more upright position so I don't have to crick my neck so much.

[Phmode]

Cripes!

The R top bridge and bars are a reasonable 'upgrade' for the S making it much more sit up and beg.

You would really suffer on an S if you suffer on an R.