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LST Horizon HeliBars for GL1800 & F6B
ITEM CODE: HELST01084GL-KIT, SKU: HELST01084GL-KIT
11.05.2015
Self-Install Helibars on '08 GL1800
| I had researched Helibars for quite a while, and took the leap after a friend's funeral. I was #2 in a bike procession to the cemetery, whose entrance was a 90° turn with an immediate uphill grade of broken asphalt. Negotiating the turn on my ’08 GL1800 at a slow 5(?) mph, PLUS the ramp up, put a tweak on the forks which gave a shake and nearly dumped the two of us. (I don’t think she knew, but it definitely startled me.) So I figured I wanted additional control if I was ever in that situation again. The couple hundred miles I’ve put on the bars so far have been enjoyable. I immediately noticed more control during slow turns, such as doing a left turn across traffic from a dead stop. Being of medium frame and not having especially long arms, I’m now able to bring the bars back and twist them in for a much more comfortable ride. I did the install myself. I’d give the included instructions an A-, wanting more detail in some of the directions (such as where those damn securing clips are located on the electrical connections). I definitely recommend having the bike’s maintenance manual nearby since some of the installation instructions did not work at all (such as the removal of the instrument dash – no use of a card to pop the speaker screens on this model (since they’re bolted to the inner face of the dash)). Download and read the instructions while you’re waiting for the delivery, to determine if you feel confident to do the work yourself. It’s not rocket science, but I did need to use an air powered impact wrench to loosen the original handlebar bolts. Most of the frustration came during the break down process, versus the install. The parts were well packaged, and the powder coated finish is nice. A well designed product that I think you will definitely enjoy. Save up your quarters … it’s worth it. DavidE |
LST Horizon HeliBars for GL1800 & F6B
ITEM CODE: HELST01084GL-KIT, SKU: HELST01084GL-KIT
09.02.2015
Helibars for GL1800 are a winner!!
| I had these bars installed by Helibars up at their location in Cornish, ME just 3 weeks ago and I immediately noticed the difference. I had the bike fully loaded along with both me & my wife, all the saddlebags were full, the truck was full, we had a full travel bag on the truck rack, and I had a hitch rack with a full travel bag on it with some tools! We were loaded down and on our way up from Central Jersey (358 miles) and believe me when I tell you I felt the huge flex in the stock handlebars on the way up with all that extra weight whenever I hit even a small rut in the road!! After the install, on this trip, we did another 606 miles before we were home again, and the difference was amazing! The flex was reduced to next to nothing (keep in mind we were still loaded to the gills on this trip) and my sitting position was no longer cramped. At 6'0" 195lbs I always felt the standard bars were a bit too low and in for my liking, my other bike, a VTX1300, always felt more comfortable to me and I could more easily handle slow maneuvers and tight turns better with it because of the feel & position of the bars were slightly higher and out..this was always an issue with my Wing until now. With the new position afforded me with the Helibars, both my position is more relaxed and comfortable and my control of the bike is much improved, especially with the ability to handle it at slow speeds! Of all the enhancements on my 2008 Wing I can honestly say that this is by far the most valued one I made, some may say that the bars are pricey, with install the total package was $895.00, but frankly I can't put a price on the added control, safety & confidence I feel with them..... J. Brophy, BKNJIII Ride With Pride |
LST Horizon HeliBars for GL1800 & F6B
ITEM CODE: HELST01084GL-KIT, SKU: HELST01084GL-KIT
03.18.2015
Helibars...
| I had these installed on my 2013 and then headed off for the 2014 Three Flags Classic, Mexico to Canada. These should be stock on every Wing. At 5'6" with a bad back, previous neck and elbow surgery these are nothing short of being a life saver on trips of more than a couple hundred miles. |
LST Horizon HeliBars for GL1800 & F6B
ITEM CODE: HELST01084GL-KIT, SKU: HELST01084GL-KIT
06.16.2014
Question on these bars
| With the grips being 2" higher than stock, are there any issues with blocking of the mirrors? When I put a closed fist on top of my grips now, all I see is knuckles in my mirrors. Any input is appreciated. |
LST Horizon HeliBars for GL1800 & F6B
ITEM CODE: HELST01084GL-KIT, SKU: HELST01084GL-KIT
06.11.2014
Just Right
| I have over 3000 miles on them now so I am ready to write about the Helibars. 1st - Quality product. Beefy material. You can tell as soon as you crack open the box. Even better once installed. 2nd - The installation instructions are well written and easy to follow. The hardest part of the install was removing my previously installed risers from the triple tree which were seized on. Broke the bit and had to go to Home Depot for a replacement. Removing the heated grips came off fine with no damage by following their instructions and using the grip removal tool that came with it. 3rd - And most important, ultimate in customizability. I hated it when the OEM bars were jammed into my waist on tight turns. Now, they are up high and easy to maneuver. As the other guy said, these ought to be stock from Honda. |
LST Horizon HeliBars for GL1800 & F6B
ITEM CODE: HELST01084GL-KIT, SKU: HELST01084GL-KIT
04.27.2014
Should be mandatory
| I just installed these bars last week and put on about 500 miles since then, I think they sould be mandatory on a wing, they are that good. Handling and comfort are great with the greatest being the vastly improved handling. Also the quality is first rate and I love that they are made in the USA. I would recommended these to anyone who rides a wing. They might be a little pricy but are worth every dollar. |
LST Horizon HeliBars for GL1800 & F6B
ITEM CODE: HELST01084GL-KIT, SKU: HELST01084GL-KIT
04.13.2014
Helibars Horizon LST Bars
| Just an update to my previous review. I now have several hours on the bike with the bars and they are extremely comfortable and if you need change ANY aspect, it is a 10 minute adjustment. As for the installation it was very straightforward and the instructions were easy to follow. There were two things that I did different than the instructions. 1. Instead of alcohol I used Windex to install the left grip. It gives you a bit more time to slide it on and position it correctly and when it dries, it becomes tacky allowing the grip to stick better. (Used to do that on my motocross bikes.) 2. Well because my hands are not very small, it was impossible to re-connect the dash connectors back up and ensure everything was seated properly and the boots were fully installed. So I removed the windshield completely to gain access from the front of the bike and connected everything up. Now I am looking forward to riding a lot more. |
LST Horizon HeliBars for GL1800 & F6B
ITEM CODE: HELST01084GL-KIT, SKU: HELST01084GL-KIT
04.11.2014
A great Investment in comfort
| These Are one of the best investments I have made in the comfort of my bike. The adjust-ability is amazing. The also help to stiffen up the front forks. The quality is second to none. The instructions are well detailed and the install was no problem. The hardest part was getting the Left grip off of my 2012. The kit comes with a tool to get it off with out damaging it. If you get sore shoulders, arms or back these are a must have to find the sweet spot! |
LST Horizon HeliBars for GL1800 & F6B
ITEM CODE: HELST01084GL-KIT, SKU: HELST01084GL-KIT
03.03.2014
LST Horizon Bars
| Now you guys carry it! I installed it and wow. What a difference it makes. If you can't find the sweet spot, it is not the bars. Expensive but very well built and the cross bar firms up the steering and dampens some of the road vibrations. Highly recommended. See mine in my profile pictures. |