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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

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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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: Standard Equipment on New Motus Motorcycles

30 Wednesday Oct 2013

Posted by goddessoftheoffice in Helibars - Other Handlebars, Other Engineering Projects, Uncategorized

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adjustable handlebars, adjustable motorcycle handlebars, helibars, horizon, Motus

Handlebar movement2HeliBars has been working diligently with Motus Motorcycles since March of 2012 to complete the handlebar portion of the new MST & MST-R motorcycles.  We are so pleased to be the chosen manufacturer for this ground breaking motorcycle.

Check out the press release here:

https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/helibars-standard-equipment-motus-mst-mstr-motorcycles/

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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

Posted by helibarsblog in Helibars - Other Handlebars, Uncategorized

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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.

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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.

HeliBars = Life Saver

09 Thursday May 2013

Posted by helibarsblog in Helibars - Other Handlebars, Kawasaki, Uncategorized

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adjustable handlebars, adjustable motorcycle handlebars, Concours 14, Kawasaki, Mesa Police Department, Motorcycle Handlebars

Here at HeliBars we often hear moving tales of how our product has “saved” the day by allowing riders to ride longer.  To be more passionate about their sport.  To feel the wind whipping by them as they hit the open road.  Some as they enter their golden years of 70, 80 and beyond.  Others as they hit the open road for the first time.  It’s heart warming to hear their stories.

This story brought our hearts to our throats and tears to our eyes and we want to share it with you.  Please allow us to introduce to you Officer Jamie Bernau of the Mesa Police Department Traffic Unit.  Below is an email we received from Officer Bernau on April 8th:

“I just wanted to give you an update. Some good news, some bad. The bars I had on my police motorcycle did an excellent job. The other two officers that are testing them praise them as well. I love the bars and I have on my own personal motorcycle.
Unfortunately, back on Feb. 16th, I was involved in a serious on-duty collision with a motor vehicle. The other driver was being inattentive and pulled into the roadway, directly in front of my path. I struck the vehicle head on and was launched from my motorcycle 49 feet. I lost consciousness and tumbled an additional 59 feet on the ground. I sustained an “open book” pelvic fracture, broken right foot, right hand, and some road rash to my face, legs, and hands. I underwent surgery and was in the hospital for two weeks. I’m currently bound to a wheel chair and will have a long recovery.
The investigators on scene noticed the HeliBars rotated to the front and collapsed. They also believed the bars helped me catapult from the motorcycle. My motorcycle was engulfed in flames from the impact.
Currently, Probity Cycle is in the process of building a replacement PD bike. It will be a few months until I can get back on the bike, but I would like to have the same handle bars available when I’m back on duty.
Sincerely,
Officer Jamie Bernau
Mesa Police Department
Traffic Unit”
Officer Bernau -1hospital photo 2 photo 3 photo 4

The New and Improved Website

15 Monday Oct 2012

Posted by cindyeddy in Uncategorized

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adjustable motorcycle handlebars, helibars, Motorcycle Handlebars

Welcome to the new HeliBars website!

Our goal was simple:
Make it all about You (our Customers) and make it FUN!

Some of the new features:

1. Product Finder – for a faster, more enjoyable shopping experience.

2. New Galleries with more Videos and Photos and lots more into.

3. Your Local Dealer Locator – so you know who sells HeliBars in your area   —and more!

We hope you enjoy our new website experience!

The first 25 customers who go to our new site and send us an email with “HAT” in the subject will get a free Heli hat! Be sure to leave us your mailing address…

Find out about exciting new HeliBar products by signing up for our newsletter today. We promise not to send you endless emails, unless you want us to!

HeliBars at Corbin Comfort Corner 2012

06 Monday Aug 2012

Posted by helibarsblog in Events and Rallies, Harley Davidson, Helibars - Other Handlebars, HeliBars History, Uncategorized

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adjustable motorcycle handlebars, helibars, Motorcycle Handlebars, Sturgis rally

Check out this video link:

HeliBars at Corbin Comfort Corner 2012

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