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HeliBars’ Harry Top 10 Countdown: Must haves for your Motorcycle enjoyment! Day 2

04 Friday Dec 2015

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Number 9

Pri-G Fuel Stabilizer

Let’s face it, sometimes your motorcycle doesn’t get as much run time as your lawnmower.  And we all know that the lawn mower needs to be taken care of or it won’t start when it’s time to trim the grass.  So why not take as much care of your motorcycle (or even better care, since if the lawnmower won’t start you will NEED to go for a ride!)  I like to use Pri-G in all my small engines to keep fuel fresh and ready to use.  There are a lot of gas stabilizers on the market but Pri-G, and Pri-D for diesels, are the best!

Add it to your fuel, run it for a while, shut it off and forget it!

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HeliBars’ Harry Top 10 Countdown: Must haves for your Motorcycle enjoyment! Day 1

01 Tuesday Dec 2015

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Number 10

The Battery Tender Junior Charger

There’s nothing worse than getting all geared up and ready to go out for your day trip, then to find the battery dead and have to wait to get going.  The Battery Tender line of products are handy and easy to use, lightweight and compact so they don’t take up valuable real estate in the garage.  They are fully automatic trickle chargers and should be a must have item for every motorcyclist.

I have three, two for the shop and one for home!

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Now Available: HeliBars for 2015 S1000RR

10 Thursday Sep 2015

Posted by helibarsblog in BMW, Helibars - Other Handlebars

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BMw, Clip-ons, Comfort, Control

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HeliBars is pleased to announce it’s latest offering:  HeliBars for the 2015 S1000RR.  It took some time to locate a motorcycle for R&D, however, Jaoa of Massachusetts was generous enough to take a drive to Maine and help us with our project.

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HeliBars TracStar™ replacement one piece aluminum bars for the BMW S1000RR.

  • All original cables and hydraulic lines are retained and bar end weights are accepted
  • Exceptional build quality backed by a 30 day money back satisfaction guarantee
  • 1.7″ (42.5mm) taller**
  • 0.8″ (20mm) rearward**
  • 1″ (25mm) wider**

**Please note that these are the true measurements taken at the wrist position, not at the fixing point or fork or triple clamp, the shape and angles of the HeliBars product give the final result required and indicated in the product description.

In stock now and ready to ship!

First Ride Review: Motus Motorcycle (with HeliBars)

29 Friday May 2015

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In 2012 we had the pleasure of meeting with the gentlemen at Motus Motorcycles and begin working with them on their much anticipated All American Made Motorcycle.  It’s been an exciting journey.  We look forward to seeing (and hearing) many of their motorcycles out on the open road. Check out the link below for the Rider Magazine article on the first ride.

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Motus Motorcycle with HeliBars patented multi adjustable handlebars.

 

Click to access RRMAY15.pdf

If you want to see (or test ride) a Motus MST or MST-R check out this list of demo ride opportunities.

RPM Cycle (Dallas, TX)- June 5 and 6
Cruisin’ 66 (Springfield, MO)- June 12 and 13
Riders Hill (Dahlonega, GA)- June 19 and 20
Rocket Moto (Nashua, NH)- June 26 and 27

 

 

FJR Feedback: From the Mailbag

16 Tuesday Sep 2014

Posted by helibarsblog in FJR1300, Yamaha

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adjustable handlebars, adjustable motorcycle handlebars, daytona bike week, Sturgis rally, Yamaha FJR1300

Dear Mr. & Mrs. ‘Heli-Bars’:

Over a year ago, I visited you at Daytona Bike Week where you installed a set
of Heli-Bars on my 2013 Yamaha FJR.  At that time, you encouraged me to ride
for a year and then let you know how I liked the bars.

When I initially bought the bike, I was aghast to learn that I had acquired a
bike that was somewhat uncomfortable for me to ride due to the pressure on my
arms, wrists and back.  I loved the bike but could only ride it for short
distances and was desperate to find a solution.

I learned about Heli-Bars but was unwilling to risk jeopardizing my new bike
by letting just any mechanic down here in FL perform the installation.  As a
result, I called your company in Maine at which time you told me you travel
to Bike Week to perform installations.  Thus, I came to visit you in Daytona
and two hours later, I had a set of Heli-Bars.

In brief, Heli-Bars were my salvation.  In fact, I just completed a 5,084
mile, three-week trip around the USA (FL to Sturgis to Michigan to FL) which
would not have been possible without them.  I was entirely comfortable
throughout the entire trip due mostly to your Heli-Bars (… and a
comfortable seat!).

They are the best accessory I could have possibly bought.  On my recent trip,
I spent many happy hours riding my bike without a minute of discomfort.  Some
days, I spent anywhere from 6 to 10 hours on the bike.  None of that would
have been possible with Heli-Bars.  In fact, had I not found out about Heli-
Bars, I probably would have sold the bike and started all over again.

In a separate but related matter, I would also like to thank you for being so
friendly and polite to me when I came to visit you in Daytona.  Also, whoever
answers your phone in Maine when I first called, was friendly, patient,
helpful and courteous.  She thoroughly explained everything and answered all
my questions.  In sum, my experience with your company exemplified superb
customer service.

In conclusion, after a year, I love my Heli-Bars and heartily recommend them
to anyone who might be considering a set.  Should you have any  other
questions about my experience or wish to confirm the veracity of this
particular testimonial, you have my permission to e-mail me.  Thank you
again.

With kindest regards, I remain
Gratefully yours,

Robert H., Gainesville, FL

HeliBars Open House/ Customer Appreciation

03 Wednesday Sep 2014

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Welcome to HeliBars

Note from Harry Eddy Founder:

HeliBars was started out of a passion to produce motorcycle handlebars that provide the highest degree of both performance and comfort!  With an obsession to extract the most enjoyment possible while riding, we believe you should finish your ride because you’re satisfied, not because you’re in pain!

Join us for a day of camaraderie, motorcycling, tire kicking and fun.  Meet the folks that believe MADE IN AMERICA stands for something great!

Date:  Saturday, September 20, 2014

Location: 20 Industrial Way, Cornish, ME 04020

Live Band:  Westminster Hillbillies

HeliBars is pleased to host a Customer Appreciation/Open House.  Please join us for food, music and fun.  Factory tours available.  See how our Made in the USA product is produced for your ~ our valuable customers.  Raffles for product/prizes and surprise guests.  Lots of great riding in the Southern Maine area and beautiful scenery.  Come stay a few days and enjoy the area.

Registration:

Click Here

Area Accomodations:

Midway Lodging website:  mainemidwaylodging

Stone Ridge Lodging & Restaurant website:  stoneridgecornish

Cornish Inn website:  cornishinn

Oak Hill Farm website:  oakhillfarm

Restuarants:

Krista’s Restaurant website:  kristasrestaurant

Stone Ridge Lodging & Restaurant website:  stoneridgecornish

Cornish Inn website:  cornishinn.com

Phat Boys Cafe: www.facebook.com/PhatBoysCafe

Cafe  22:  www.facebook.com/pages/Cafe-22

Bay Haven:  www.facebook.com/pages/Bay-Haven

Area Shopping

http://www.cornish-maine.org/shopping.html

Area Rides

Ride Maine Magazine

Cornish, Maine Website

http://www.cornish-maine.org/index.html

HeliBars for the K1600GT/GTL in the Press

26 Thursday Dec 2013

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adjustable handlebars, adjustable motorcycle handlebars, BMw, Maine made

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Check out the latest article on HeliBars for the K1600GT/GTL!

Road Runner Feb-2014 K1600

HeliBars: GL1800/F6B Handlebars in Rider Magazine.

22 Tuesday Oct 2013

Posted by helibarsblog in F6B, GL1800, Goldwing, Uncategorized

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adjustable handlebars, adjustable motorcycle handlebars, Comfort, Control, F6B, GL1800, Goldwing, horizon, performance

Enjoy this review of the HeliBars Horizon LST Handlebars for the GL1800/F6B.

November 2013 GL1800 Pre Release

Performance Shouldn’t Be Painful: It should be fun!

14 Monday Oct 2013

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adjustable motorcycle handlebars, Comfort, Control, Motorcycle Handlebars, performance

For years we have used the above tag line “Peformance Shouldn’t Be Painful” and we really do mean it.  Sport bikes, sport touring bikes, cruisers shouldn’t be painful they should make you want to take to the open road not just for a 10 minute jaunt but a cruise towards the Horizon.  That is why we produce HeliBars, and have been for 26 years.  What we address are the same things that are outlined in the article below.  Enjoy the read:

Handlebars – Body Position

They’re Not Just for Steering!
From the May, 2008 issue of Motorcycle Cruiser
By John Vaughan-Chaldy

Most of us recognize the importance of at least a perfunctory visual check of our machines before we set out for a scoot, but what many riders forget is that it’s just as important to check your body position, too.  Out on a one-lane country road 30 minuted into your ride is not the ideal time to be wondering, “Uh, why are my hands tingling? Why are my shoulders tight?  And damn it, why does my neck ache?”

But that’s often how it goes with riders.  Many of us simply don’t acknowledge the obvious things-such as the body-to-motorcycle relationship-until it’s too late.

In a nutshell, my doc said every part of the body affects the other parts:  Fingers affect the wrist, which affects the elbow, which affects the shoulders and so on.  Just think of those “Dry Bones” lyrics and you’ll get the point:  “With the finger bone connected to the hand bone, the hand bone connected to the arm bone…”

That first line is one all riders should memorize:  A motorcyclist’s main connection points to his bike are his fingers.  And it’s no wonder that when most of us ride, those points are usually being tweaked in some very malevolent ways.  The doctor mentioned the following parts as being especially vulnerable:

Wrists:  They’re often turned to odd angles so the fingers can grip the bar.  This puts pressure on the median nerve in the wrist/forearm (carpal tunnel), causing numbness and fatigue.

Elbows:  These are usually extended up and away from the rider’s torso and rotated out from the bike, which places stress on the ulnar nerve, or “funny bone”

Shoulders:  They’re being constantly flexed and rotated from holding the elbows up, which often exacerbates tendonitis in the rotator cuffs, causing aches and fatigue.  Most riders also reach forward to grip the handlebars, rolling the shoulders.  This adds flex to the trapenzius muscle, placing strain on the base of the neck and between the shoulder blades.

Trapezius and Neck:  Rotating the shoulders means the large group of neck muscles that control spine position flexing.  Constantly working these muscles creates discomfort in the neck and alters the upper spine’s alignment.  This realignment can also affect the lumbar area of the spine, resulting in lower back pain.

It seems if you experience two or more of those symptoms (like tingling and/or aches) then your position of control is incorrect.  The POC is where the contact point of your body meets the control point of your bike, i.e., where your hands grip the handlebar.  So after I broke down all the fancy medical phrases into layman’s terms, I was left with these crucial bits of advice:

  1. My wrists shouldn’t twist and should stay as straight as possible in relation to the forearm.
  2. Elbows should point down as much as possible and hang rather than be held up.
  3. Shoulders need to be relaxed and dropped rather than suspended or flexed when riding.
  4. My reach should be reduced so I don’t roll or lift my shoulders to grab the handlebar.
  5. I should steer with my arms, not my neck, shoulders or back.

The most effective way to correct all my body’s tweaked biomechanics was through the handlebar.

Goldwing Multi Adjustable Handlebars: The wait is (almost) over.

26 Thursday Sep 2013

Posted by helibarsblog in F6B, GL1800, Goldwing, Horizon, Uncategorized

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adjustable handlebars, Comfort, Control, F6B, GL1800, Goldwing, helibars, honda, horizon, Luxury

Since I started working at HeliBars nearly 6 years ago, I have gotten phone calls and emails weekly looking for a solution to make the Honda Goldwing Riding experience more comfortable.  We have had a bike in house since 2007 and the design team has been diligently working trying to come up with the most affordable way to make the ‘Wing as comfortable as possible.  The design was nearly complete in 2012 and then they had to figure out: how do we produce this masterpiece and make it affordable for the masses.  (First prototype’s would have made the bars $3200!)  So they went back to the drawing board and looked at production methods and TADA!  They are done!  First production units will be shipping out the door December 16th, 2013.

It’s been a long wait, yes, but it will be well worth the wait when those riders get their bars and can not only ride in superior comfort, as only the Goldwing can provide, but also with increased control & handling without having to change out the suspension.

Thanks for the patience, thanks for believing in us and enjoy the ride.  We KNOW you are gonna love it!

~ Jennifer Pettengill, G.O.T.O.

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