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New Arrival!!!

26 Tuesday Feb 2019

Posted by cindyeddy in BMW, comfortable handlebars, Goldwing, Harley Davidson, Helibars - Other Handlebars, HeliBars FAQs, Honda, Horizon, Kawasaki, Other Engineering Projects

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We are happy to announce that we have acquired new (for us) equipment which will allow us to expand our product line.
Introducing the SOCO 5-axis CNC Production Tubing Bender with enough tooling to be really creative! We will be introducing vintage style bent handlebars with our own HeliBar ergonomic touch. The first to be introduced will be for the BMW K1600B Bagger…coming soon!

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Going to Laconia Bike Week?

01 Monday May 2017

Posted by cindyeddy in BMW, Events and Rallies, F6B, FJR1300, GL1800, Goldwing, Harley Davidson, HeliBar Open House, Helibars - Other Handlebars, Honda, Horizon, Kawasaki, Laconia Bike Week, Laconia Motorcycle Week, Motorcycle Expo 2017, Motus, Uncategorized, Yamaha

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BMw, Comfort, Cornish, handlebars, Harley Davidson, helibars, honda, Kawasaki, Laconia Harley Davidson, moto guzzi, motorcycle, Motus, performance, Suzuki, triumph, Victory

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Whether you call it Bike Week, Laconia Motorcycle Week or Motorcycle Expo 2017, it happens in a gorgeous area we’re pleased to call home.  If your plans include heading to New Hampshire for some amazing riding, do yourself a favor and check out Cornish, Maine in the foothills of the White Mountains. Cornish is located 50 miles east of Meredith NH (home of Laconia Harley Davidson), and 2 hours north of Boston. And what better excuse for a ride than a visit to our Open House, June 9 through 17th!

We want to show you where HeliBars are made, give you a shop tour, offer raffle prizes and introduce you to the wonders of riding in this beautiful area. We’ll be offering daily specials, free installations of our products (some restrictions apply) and some special surprises! If that’s not enough, we’ll be serving free lunch everyday! Join us for camaraderie, motorcycling, tire kicking and fun.

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!

HeliBar installations at Wing Ding 37 next Weekend!

28 Friday Aug 2015

Posted by cindyeddy in Events and Rallies, F6B, GL1800, Goldwing, Helibars - Other Handlebars, Honda, Horizon, Uncategorized

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F6B, GL1800, Goldwing, GWRRA, Wing Ding, Wing Ding 37

Press Release:

CORNISH, ME. (August 18, 2015) — HeliBars®, America’s leader in replacement motorcycle handlebars and riser systems for more than 25 years, is pleased to announce that on-site installation of its patented, adjustable handlebars for Honda Gold Wings and F6Bs will be just $100 during Wing Ding 37 in Huntsville, Alabama, September 3 – 6.

Eurowing USA,  a Factory Certified HeliBars Installer, will be providing half-price labor with the purchase of Heli’s new Horizon Luxury Sport Touring handlebar kits.

These groundbreaking bars pivot wrist angle positions over a 36-degree range, are up to 2-1/2 inches taller than stock, have 7 inches of forward/backward movement and are up to 4 inches closer to riders, striking the perfect balance between greatly enhanced comfort and more nimble handling.

Times
Customized ergonomic tailoring and installations will take place at booths 631-635 and 730-734. Hours are 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3 through Saturday the 5th, and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Appointments
Product availability and service time will be limited, so installation appointments are recommended. Eurowing will also special-order Heli products for other bikes that can be mounted at the Wing Ding. To secure a spot, call 786-452-0641 or email Info@Eurowing.com. Ride-ins are welcome, but will be not guaranteed a spot.

Customer Feedback from Daytona Bike Week – March 2014

05 Thursday Jun 2014

Posted by cindyeddy in Events and Rallies, Harley Davidson, Horizon

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

One of our rituals at the rallies is to ask our customers to come back and see us, and sign our “autograph book”. We invite them to let us know what they like (or don’t like!) about their HeliBars. Here are some of the comments from customers who came back to visit us in March during Daytona Bike Week…

March 7, 2014:  Just got my second set for my 2014 Ultra Limited. First pair was last year on my Road King. These bars are awesome. I can’t imagine owning a bike without them. You guys are great. Tony is awesome 2 times!                  Doug,  IL

March 8, 2014: One year later (we installed ours at Daytona Bike Week 2013) and 15000 miles later…We LOVE them – my wife’s 2004 FLTR and my 2013 FLTRU. What a difference. Handling, comfort, no back pain after a long ride. Thank you for the bars!               Tom & Jodi, FL

March 9, 2014: 6 months later. Didn’t need to ride but 6 mins. to know this was the best thing I had done to a motorcycle in 50 years of riding. Fabulous, awesome, well worth the money. Don’t delay! Get yours now.                                        Paul, GA

March 10, 2014: 2 years and many miles later, we wouldn’t trade these bars for anything. We have two bikes with these, RoadGlide & ElectraGlide Classic. HeliBars improve both handling and rider comfort. Thank you so much for this high quality product. We are also happy to tell anyone who notices our handlebars to get the bars on their bikes. You will never regret your purchase. They are worth every cent!                                                                                                                                              Tom & Vicki, OH

March 11, 2014: This is my third set of bars. I had them on a 2005 Ultra, 2012 Ultra, and today a new 2014 Street Glide. By far the most comfortable bars and riding position for long haul mileage comfort. I have ridden over 100,000 miles with these bars, and by far they are the Best.                                                                                                                                                                             Al & Claire, MA

HeliBars for the K1600GT/GTL in the Press

26 Thursday Dec 2013

Posted by helibarsblog in BMW, Horizon

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

Road Runner Feb-2014 K1600

HeliBars for Re-creation/Recreation: It’s all about the fun!

28 Monday Oct 2013

Posted by goddessoftheoffice in BMW, F6B, FJR1300, GL1800, Goldwing, Harley Davidson, HeliBars FAQs, Honda, Horizon, Kawasaki, Yamaha

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A recent article in the Powersports Business Magazine (September 9, 2013 edition, online October 4, 2013) had us all talking here in the office.  Why do we make HeliBars?  We say it’s because we want people to ride for the “long haul” and enjoy “comfort without compromise” because people should be able to follow their passion (for motorcycling) without pain.   It’s because we love the feel of the open road.  It’s how we recharge our batteries from working all day.   And because there is no greater joy than traveling this great country from the back of a motorcycle and seeing all the beautiful sites while riding through the wind.  All of this is echoed in the article we read.

The article is by Hal Ethington entitled, For recreation or play, never forget about ‘The Why’

We hope you enjoy it!

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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HeliBars installed on a Harley Davidson 2013 Road King

09 Monday Sep 2013

Posted by helibarsblog in Harley Davidson, HeliBars FAQs, Horizon, Uncategorized

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adjustable handlebars, adjustable motorcycle handlebars, Comfort, Harley Davidson, performance

In this video Harry Eddy, Design Engineer will discuss the ease of install on a 2013 Road King.

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HeliBars at Harley 110th Celebration!

29 Thursday Aug 2013

Posted by helibarsblog in Events and Rallies, Harley Davidson, Horizon

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adjustable handlebars, Cruisers, Harley Davidson, helibars, motorcycle

HeliBars at Harley 110th Celebration!

Come check out the action at the Harley Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration.  Installs are happening right at Uke’s Harley Davidson 5995 120th Ave (I-94), Kenosha, WI

HeliBars C14 Multi Adjustable Review: Arizona Highway Patrol Police Motorcycles

01 Friday Jun 2012

Posted by helibarsblog in Horizon, Kawasaki

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adjustable motorcycle handlebars, Arizona Highway Patrol, C14, Comfort, kawasaki concours 14, law enforcement motorcycles, performance

Working at HeliBars can be extremely rewarding.  Helping those that have a passion for motorcycling stay in their seats longer, either for the day or through the years, is so much fun.  We love to see people smiling!  Below is the motorcycle review we received from Officer Pruet of the Arizona Highway Patrol.

My name is Officer Jake Pruet.  I am a motor officer with the Arizona Highway Patrol and a motorcycle instructor.  Our department recently purchased the new Kawasaki Concours 14 police model from Beaudry Motor sports in Idaho.  We really enjoyed the motorcycle; however, the sitting position was somewhat uncomfortable for a police officer using the motorcycle for 10 hours a day.  We were forced to lean forward on the bike with our arms locked out and all of our weight was on our wrists and lower back.  This created a problem with not only rider comfort, but officer safety as well.  I conducted research on the internet and I received information from Steve Beaudry, founder and owner of Beaudry Motor sports, where our motorcycles are built, about an adjustable handle bar system from Helibars.  I completed my own research of the product and determined that, while the cost was more than higher bar risers, the benefit would greatly outweigh that cost.  I completed my research and forwarded it to my department which ultimately purchased a set for each of the 10 motorcycles we currently have in the fleet.  Steve Beaudry worked with Helibars to modify the current set up that extended the brake lines, to a system that completely replaced the stock brake lines and the factory junction with longer lines.

Initial impressions:

I could immediately tell that the motorcycle handled very differently and that it was almost effortless to turn during slow maneuvers.  I was pleasantly surprised to find the sitting position perfect for our line of work.  My back was completely straight and my arms were bent at the elbow and my shoulders and wrists were relaxed.  This was now my new favorite police motorcycle.

Field Testing:

I completed several rigorous tests in the field and in training.  I tested the handlebars in slow, tight maneuvers and was able to complete a 16’ u-turn with almost no effort.  The motorcycle now makes quick left to right and right to left transitions with almost no weight felt at the steering head.  At freeway speeds, the Helibars set actually makes the ride even smoother and at high speeds, is completely 100 % stable and firm.  I tested the Helibars set under extreme braking and felt no movement.

 Research and Development:

After testing the setup, I had some minor concerns about how my department, as well as other police departments, were going to mount their police radios.  Our current design had the radio mount bolted to the bottom bolts of the top clamp.  These bolts need to be torque to a specific torque setting and we were concerned about radio technicians or others needing to remove the mount and not properly torque the bolts.  I contacted the owner of Helibars, Harry Eddy, and informed him of my issue and offered a simple solution to machine two threaded holes directly next to the current bolt holes.  Harry’s designer quickly made a prototype drawing and sent it to me for approval.  I was amazed to discover how exact the design was to what I needed.  Harry immediately made a working prototype and shipped it out for test fitting.  The new top clamp design was a perfect fit and after tweaking it slightly , Harry made 10 clamps and immediately shipped them to us to swap out.

Conclusion:

I have shown the Helibars setup to numerous other motor officers in the Phoenix area that are either riding the new Kawasaki or are purchasing them soon.  The look on the officers faces are a complete smile from ear to ear.  They are amazed, just like I was, on how drastically different the seating position is.   I believe that with these new Helibars, the new Kawasaki C14P motorcycle is in the running to become the best police motorcycle on the market and the Helibars system is a must for anyone who rides a Concours, either civilian or police.

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