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Heli Bars VS Pull Back Risers

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chefjfuzz

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Hey, all.

I've recently developed some arthritic degeneration in my left shoulder. After a few hours in the seat, I get constant shooting pain from just above my elbow to the base of my neck. It is really putting a damper on my riding time. Once the pain starts, it can't be alleviated by hanging my arm or resting it on my tank bag; it just hurts constantly, no matter where my arm is. I've had ex-rays and have an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon to see if it can be fixed.

I currently have Murph's Pull-Back Risers and wedges on my 14, but I'm still putting too much weight on my wrists. (T-rex arms) What is the difference between my setup and the HeliBars? Will I be able to position the bars closer to me and higher with the HeliBars? How much farther towards me will the bars be compared to my current setup? Will I need to replace any lines? I want to be able to sit up straighter on the motorcycle for the long voyages.

I hope that if I can get the bars closer to me, I can avoid antagonizing the injury.

JPF
 
Chef, I went the same route with my c14 having come from a c10 that I had put helibars on after doing risers.

I'm 5'10" and have t rex arms as well (u should see me dance lol). Compressed disk in neck would be aggravated by yhe riding position. When I got my c14, a 2010 I picked up in 2015, its was 5he stock set up. So farkled up and went slow, 1.5 inch risers. Then tha AST set back plate, and lastly I added the wedges. I was very surprised by how this little sliver of metal changed the position. It was doable,.but not perfect. So I got lucky and found a used set of helibars, and all is well in my universe!

Yes they are completely adjustable forward/ backward, change the angles on the bars. The included brake and clutch line extensions are eezy peezy to install. I rerouted some of the wiring, but I don't believe it's totally necessary

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Thanks for your response Konehead. I too am 5'10" with a 2010. Your physique looks similar to mine. I like that your back is straight. I think this may be the answer to my issue.
 
....once u get the position set, then ull be looking for a better seat! Lol

I also have the AST rider peg lowering kit on it. Helps with my bad knees. And 2 sets of highway pegs on her. I had started with a set mounted on the canyon cages, and then found a used set of Ronnie's pegs. The ergonomics works surprisingly well with Ronnie's, especially since ur only moving ur feet a couple inches forward. Wow what a difference. For me, it gives me options for stretching out my bad left knee..
 
Hmmm. I might could ride a c14 with a setup like that. There’s a nice one for sale at seemingly decent price close to me…. wait

“No honey I’m not gonna buy ANOTHER motorcycle”

🤣
 
Konehead34 said:
....once u get the position set, then ull be looking for a better seat! Lol

I also have the AST rider peg lowering kit on it. Helps with my bad knees. And 2 sets of highway pegs on her. I had started with a set mounted on the canyon cages, and then found a used set of Ronnie's pegs. The ergonomics works surprisingly well with Ronnie's, especially since ur only moving ur feet a couple inches forward. Wow what a difference. For me, it gives me options for stretching out my bad left knee..
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LOL, I have a bad left knee, too. We're like brothers from different mothers. I have the Seth Lamm seat with a Purple cushion under an Air-Flow seat cover. It's wonderful, I am never uncomfortable on it. I can ride all day on it.
 
chefjfuzz said:
LOL, I have a bad left knee, too. We're like brothers from different mothers. I have the Seth Lamm seat with a Purple cushion under an Air-Flow seat cover. It's wonderful, I am never uncomfortable on it. I can ride all day on it.
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Lol, I've gone the full route on seats!! Currently using a kawasaki touring seat. Have a rdl that I bought second hand but it needs work . I bought a saddleman that's not too bad either and still have it. Bike came with the plank aka Sargeant that got replaced with a 2008 'gel' seat that sucked. Went corbin and put 10k Miles on it waiting for it to break in. Never did, but I did enjoy the lower seat height, until the meniscus tear.

Where are u located chef?
 
Konehead34 said:
Lol, I've gone the full route on seats!! Currently using a kawasaki touring seat. Have a rdl that I bought second hand but it needs work . I bought a saddleman that's not too bad either and still have it. Bike came with the plank aka Sargeant that got replaced with a 2008 'gel' seat that sucked. Went corbin and put 10k Miles on it waiting for it to break in. Never did, but I did enjoy the lower seat height, until the meniscus tear.

Where are u located chef?
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I got lucky with the Seth Lamm seat. I didn't need the Purple cushion and the Air-flow cover, but when It's 100 degrees out, it helps a lot. I'm out west in Anaheim, California.
 
chefjfuzz said:
I got lucky with the Seth Lamm seat. I didn't need the Purple cushion and the Air-flow cover, but when It's 100 degrees out, it helps a lot. I'm out west in Anaheim, California.
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PS I ordered the Helibars. My 14 doesn't run as smoothly as it used to. Did you add Dampers to reduce vibration?
 
chefjfuzz said:
PS I ordered the Helibars. My 14 doesn't run as smoothly as it used to. Did you add Dampers to reduce vibration?
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I installed heli bars on my C14 back in 2009. Best thing I ever did. I took have arthritis in both my shoulders and had carpal tunnel syndrome in my right wrist. With this setup I can ride all day without much discomfort. I did get extended brake lines from Galfer. I didn't like the extensions it comes with, you can see them expand when you squeeze the brakes.
 
Gigantor said:
I installed heli bars on my C14 back in 2009. Best thing I ever did. I took have arthritis in both my shoulders and had carpal tunnel syndrome in my right wrist. With this setup I can ride all day without much discomfort. I did get extended brake lines from Galfer. I didn't like the extensions it comes with, you can see them expand when you squeeze the brakes.
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Gigantor, I am definitely installing these for next year. Do you happen to have record of the lines your ordered from Galfer? Also, I am a little intimidated when it comes to switching out the heated grips. Am I making a bigger deal about it than it is?
 
Konehead34 said:
It's nothing to swap out the grips over to the helibars.... dont sweat it..
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Are the instructions clear and effective? I have never removed heated grips before and I am concerned about screwing up the heating elements.
 
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Bud said:
The biggest pita of the whole job is getting the hydraulics bled out. I love my helibars.
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Hi Bud! I change my hydro fluids every couple years at minimum or before a long trip. Always running fresh fluids so bleeding lines is no problem. Glad to hear that is the biggest pita.
 
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Hi Bud! I change my hydro fluids every couple years at minimum or before a long trip. Always running fresh fluids so bleeding lines is no problem. Glad to hear that is the biggest pita.
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It's a different ball game when you open the system and install the line extensions. Hopefully you are better at it than me. I didn't enjoy that part.
 
Bud said:
It's a different ball game when you open the system and install the line extensions. Hopefully you are better at it than me. I didn't enjoy that part.
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Yeah, I can see that for sure. Your are right. I wonder if I should just change the lines while I am at it.
 
If that's something in your future, I would do that. I've read about too many people struggling with bleeding once it's been opened up.
 
When I bought my '15 C14, I started with stock bars, then AST bar risers for a year and then bought Heli bars for my C14 but never used them. Turns out I like the stock set up best.
 
I still have them. They are still in the box.
I should find them and post them for sale.

Found!
 

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