HeliBars review 2016 ST
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Davesax36
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I like the risers because they give me more range of movement. I can always bend my elbows a bit, but I don't have extendable arms.
Dogdaze
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Well they are, sort of! Until you hit 25, then your wrists hurt, elbows hurt, or knees, or back or all of them.
Davesax36
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Sport bikes are fantastic when you're going fast enough for the wind to help hold you up a bit.
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Might want to add "Risers" to the subject line. Heli makes a line of handle bars too.RiderGroups said:Here is my review of the HeliBars for the Super Tenere.
Check out the animation at the bottom of the review to see the difference before and after.
http://www.ridergroups.com/helibars
ADKsuper10
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Is the brake bleeding part of the installation a big deal? I do a lot of my own work but I have never bled brakes.
I checked out the install instructions and read about bleeding the front brake after installing the line extension. Seems simple enough just wondered how easy it actually is.
Thanks
I checked out the install instructions and read about bleeding the front brake after installing the line extension. Seems simple enough just wondered how easy it actually is.
Thanks
Hfjeff
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I have the same year bike and recently just installed this riser kit as well. I am on the fence whether the seating position is better for me or not. I am 6' with long arms and legs and one thing I could do before was lock my elbows and relax my arms with a very slight forward lean. Now when I do that I am actually tilted backwards which is a bit awkward. I also am getting some unusual upper back muscle fatigue, probably due to how I hanging my arms in a slightly bent position.
On a side note, I am noticing more buffeting than I did before. Could be my imagination or that I am being overly sensitive of other impacts of adding the riser.
Overall I agree the fit and finish is top notch and a breeze to install. Bleeding took all of about 15 seconds as they include a bleeder on the end of the extension and took 1 squeeze of the front brake to complete and no additional fluid required so I never had to open the reservoir.
If you are in the market for risers, I don't think there is a better product out there. That being said, I may remove mine and go back to stock height/position.
On a side note, I am noticing more buffeting than I did before. Could be my imagination or that I am being overly sensitive of other impacts of adding the riser.
Overall I agree the fit and finish is top notch and a breeze to install. Bleeding took all of about 15 seconds as they include a bleeder on the end of the extension and took 1 squeeze of the front brake to complete and no additional fluid required so I never had to open the reservoir.
If you are in the market for risers, I don't think there is a better product out there. That being said, I may remove mine and go back to stock height/position.
ADKsuper10
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Ditto.Davesax36 said:
That’s why I will get a set this year. And I have a 36” sleeve length. Like to move around a lot on the bike on longer rides.
They are only about 220 miles or so from me I may see if they will install for me if I ride over this summer. It’s a nice ride through New England.
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ballisticexchris
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Hi there Ron, I know this was kind of a "tongue in cheek" comment. But I do have to agree to try the stock bars first. I test rode a 2013 long time ago and actually liked the stock bars for sitting. I think the new generation ST bars are raised a bit. In the showroom they felt good sitting but a little to low standing.RonH said:
For reference I tend to like bars with less sweep and rolled forward. My current bike has a 12 degree sweep to the bars.
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Davesax36
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They'll do it. They used my bike to make the first set for the gen2. It was cool to go there and see the shop and stuff.ADKsuper10 said:
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eram310
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How tall are you?
I sit in the front of my Sargent seat to have comfortable seating position for the arms being bent, but my bottom is sore. I simply do not sit on the wide part of the seat in the back. I thought about getting another seat, but I think Helibars or Rox riser would be worth the try.
I am 5’7” 160lbs and the bike is just too big for me. When I ride, half the seat is empty. (The back part) I do not want the bars to be taller, just more backwards.
Thanks,
I sit in the front of my Sargent seat to have comfortable seating position for the arms being bent, but my bottom is sore. I simply do not sit on the wide part of the seat in the back. I thought about getting another seat, but I think Helibars or Rox riser would be worth the try.
I am 5’7” 160lbs and the bike is just too big for me. When I ride, half the seat is empty. (The back part) I do not want the bars to be taller, just more backwards.
Thanks,
RiderGroups said:Here is my review of the HeliBars for the Super Tenere.
Check out the animation at the bottom of the review to see the difference before and after.
http://www.ridergroups.com/helibars
worncog
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I'm 5'7", 170, with a 30" inseam. The Helibars help a lot. I also have a Laam saddle that has been tweeked to moved the pocket slightly forward. The bike IS big, and most people should not pick it if they are small. But, the bike is so capable, sometimes you just have to adjust your riding style to overcome the challenge. I also added Jaxon's extended hydraulic lines to help with the extended location of the controls. The mods are worth it.
Crashbars are a good idea too. I've dropped mine twice. Once on the TAT in a difficult off-camber trail section, and a couple weeks ago in the Yukon, again off-road with a full expedition load. Guess I should stop going off-road.
Crashbars are a good idea too. I've dropped mine twice. Once on the TAT in a difficult off-camber trail section, and a couple weeks ago in the Yukon, again off-road with a full expedition load. Guess I should stop going off-road.
eram310
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Thank you worncog.
Someone on this forum said that Laam isn’t waterproof, is that true?
The bike is big. I went to one of the big local dealers that I normally buy bikes from and took a new R1200GS for a ride. I actually sit in the seat on a GS. Same goes for a KTM Super Adventure 1200.
The Tiger 1200 and the Super T 1200 have similar dimensions. I sit in the front of the sit. I just came back from 2 days of riding (500 mile) two up on the stock low seat. It’s more comfortable than the Sargent to me, because it’s soft. It wouldn’t be good for a 500 mile day.
If I could sit on the back of the seat, the Sargent would be more comfortable. I also like to material the Sargent is made of. It is a good looking seat.
Someone on this forum said that Laam isn’t waterproof, is that true?
The bike is big. I went to one of the big local dealers that I normally buy bikes from and took a new R1200GS for a ride. I actually sit in the seat on a GS. Same goes for a KTM Super Adventure 1200.
The Tiger 1200 and the Super T 1200 have similar dimensions. I sit in the front of the sit. I just came back from 2 days of riding (500 mile) two up on the stock low seat. It’s more comfortable than the Sargent to me, because it’s soft. It wouldn’t be good for a 500 mile day.
If I could sit on the back of the seat, the Sargent would be more comfortable. I also like to material the Sargent is made of. It is a good looking seat.
worncog said:
worncog
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I have not had any issue with water intrusion on my Laam. I have one on my C10 also, and have not had water issues and I have ridden both these bikes thru torrential rainstorms and periods of rain lasting many hours. 14 of 16 days to Alaska had rain with a few days lasting several hours. You SHOULD park it on the sidestand when it is raining as the water will puddle in the pocket. But, I love my Laam for long distance, and Seth has bumped up the center section of the seat for better comfort on long distance rides. It does take away a little bit of the ease of touching the ground. For dedicated off roading, as in a BDR, I use my Seat Concepts low version. Not as comfortable as the Laam, but I can touch the ground easier and especially when a dab may be needed to get thru a difficult section.
The GS is actually a better bike, but... it is much more expensive to purchase and maintain, and is not as reliable in my opinion. My S10, after fairly extensive farkling to include Anthony's flash, is a great bike and does everything I ask it to. Track days, LD Riding, the Yukon and Alaska, BDR's. It's just tall for me, and is pretty heavy to pick up.
The Helibar kit WILL make a difference for you.
The GS is actually a better bike, but... it is much more expensive to purchase and maintain, and is not as reliable in my opinion. My S10, after fairly extensive farkling to include Anthony's flash, is a great bike and does everything I ask it to. Track days, LD Riding, the Yukon and Alaska, BDR's. It's just tall for me, and is pretty heavy to pick up.
The Helibar kit WILL make a difference for you.
astro451
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Just installed the Helibars handlebar raiser on my 2016 Super "T" and it really improved the long ride comfort substantially. with the stock setup the reach to the handlebars would become uncomfortable after a couple of hours and by the end of the ride my hands would be very sore. With the Helibars mount the grips are right where I need then, about as close to perfect as I could expect from an off the shelf solution. I'm not crazy about the break and clutch line setup so I guess I'll need to fine some longer hoses to replace the flex between the rigid lines and the controls. If anyone has suggestions it'll be appreciated.
Check with TABASCO here on the forum. He owns RideOn ADV, and makes the longer lines you need.