Dodi Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 i was just on the Heli Bar website to check on a set of bar risers for my 1996 vfr 750 and their website only goes as far back to 1998 ( 5th gen ) for ordering risers.....does anyone know if the risers can be purchased for a 4th gen.... i also submitted a question online to heli bar....thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted July 1, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted July 1, 2012 Not sure you are aware of Convertibars http://www.convertibars.com/Categories.cfm They are nearly infinitely adjustable, although a bit pricey, the only thing you need to know is the fork diameter. The Heli-bars are a preset type of handle bar, meaning that they have a set height, offset and angle, where as the Convertibars you can determine what each of those setting will be. Some people don't like them as there are too many adjustment points that you have to worry about having tourqed down. It's an option none the less. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmv Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I also emailed them for my '91. No luck. I went with Genmar bar risers, 3/4" taller. Very easy to install. They are a good alternative. Watch ebay for Helibars, very rare to find some though. Here is Genmar's site: http://www.zianet.com/GenMar/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 bmv's clipons are an inch higher than the 94-97's, with 3/4" genmar risers you will be 1/2 inch higher than what helibars gives you. I think on a budget and some cable/brake line rerouting you will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rangemaster Posted July 1, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted July 1, 2012 'bmv' clip ons are...? Sorry, I'm unfamiliar with what/who's they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex500 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Here is a photo from the California Sport Touring site, http://www.casportto...rods/22013.html But as you found they are not available. These might work just as well and have a great riser. Not sure if the pricing ($129) is for a pair or a single. http://www.fastfromt...ndlebars/Detail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Chuckster Posted July 2, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted July 2, 2012 You could always do the superbike bar mod with risers http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/37908-adding-superbike-bars-to-your-bike/ Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 check out the Apex Mfg 4 inch risers. super adjustable. Not overly expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer auggius Posted July 2, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted July 2, 2012 I doubt you can get a substantial rise with aftermarket clipons for the 4th gen as the fairing pocket is so tight. I bought a used set of LSL superbike bars and clamps but the Spiegler website say that fairing modifications are needed. I thought about going naked, but to do that on a bike with good plastics still seems silly. Better to just get a Street Triple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Burns Posted July 2, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted July 2, 2012 I have a pair I'll let go cheap... however... there is a slight bend to them.. looks like the person who sold them to me used tie-downs on them once upon a time.. I was less than happy to say the least. NO clue if they could be corrected or not - emailed heli once, but they never replied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer airwalk Posted July 3, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted July 3, 2012 3/4 " is all you can go before the switch gear starts hitting the fairing when bars are turned full lock (genmar) Even then you'll need to fiddle with things a bit to get it just right although brake/clutch hoses should be long enough(barely) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rangemaster Posted July 3, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted July 3, 2012 Well, an option I'm going to try is a set of 5th GEN bars. They are about 3/4 in higher and a bit closer. Flipping them left to right (and vice-versa) may even get you a bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted July 4, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted July 4, 2012 Not sure you are aware of Convertibars... Unfortunately, they do not fit a 3rd-gen. It's been so long since I tried fitting mine I cannot recall exactly what interferes with what, but I went through quite an effort to get raised bars on my FP, and the Convertibars did not make the cut. (Might fit a 4th-gen, which has a different fairing design, though.) There's not much unique about Helibars--if they used to make them for the 4th-gen, then someone else's similar design should also work. If you're desperate, just buy a used set from eBay with the same 41mm ID and try 'em out. Ciao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted July 4, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted July 4, 2012 Not sure you are aware of Convertibars... Unfortunately, they do not fit a 3rd-gen. It's been so long since I tried fitting mine I cannot recall exactly what interferes with what, but I went through quite an effort to get raised bars on my FP, and the Convertibars did not make the cut. (Might fit a 4th-gen, which has a different fairing design, though.) There's not much unique about Helibars--if they used to make them for the 4th-gen, then someone else's similar design should also work. If you're desperate, just buy a used set from eBay with the same 41mm ID and try 'em out. Ciao, Good to know. I just figured they were not a "preset" shape and therefore could be made to work. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer COS_VFR Posted July 4, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted July 4, 2012 Well, an option I'm going to try is a set of 5th GEN bars. They are about 3/4 in higher and a bit closer. Flipping them left to right (and vice-versa) may even get you a bit more. Thats what I did, and then raised the bars about a 1/4 in above the triple. When I turn the bars all the way right, the fairing hits the light switch and turns the high beam on. That is as high as I could raise the bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afpierce489 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I know this thread is a litle bit old, but I thought that it would be best here. Heli posted on the "other site" that they wanted a 3rd/4th gen to do R&D on so they could bring back the Heli-bars. I contacted them and worked out the details. I took my bike up to them on Sept. 3rd, and they just posted that they are having a limited production run. So, if you want them, go for it. I pick up my bike on the 14th and will have about a 4 hour ride (mostly slab) back home to test them out. I'll post up a review once I get home. Glad I could be of assistance to the 3rd/4th gen community. Anyway here is the website. http://helibars.createsend1.com/t/ViewEmail/j/5B45DA4C23F89E4E/36E7AF62DEC24062F6A1C87C670A6B9F Also from their website: 1990 - 1993 http://www.helibars.com/product/vfr750-1990-1993 1994 - 1997 http://www.helibars.com/product/vfr750-1994-1997 Same pictures, just different part numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmv Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I received an email from Heli yesterday stating they were going to be making sets ... "back by popular demand ... " is what they said. I had emailed them inquiring awhile back. They obviously kept my email. Good on them! Not too sure if I will grab up a set, the bar risers are doing their job. That and, money is a bit tight right now. Looking forward to hearing the review .... that might change my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I have just ordered a set to replace my stock set. I will toss out my two cents worth when I get them installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiki01 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I'm going to pick up a set since I'm sure it will help me. Not sure how the install is going to go since I'm not all that mechanical. In the meantime, will enjoy reading the reviews on these when they come in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Everyone's going up with their bars here...what's going on?? You guys getting too old and creaky to ride a sporty bike or something?? ... I'm still enjoying very much my lower VTR1000 Superchicken bars I installed on my 4th gen some years ago.... Beck 95 VFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I have Heli's on my fifth gen... The forth gen feels just right for me. Yes... We are getting old. You should visit the Concours 14 forum. Those guys are OLD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afpierce489 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 So, on Friday 9/14, my wife and I drove up to ME from CT to pick up my bike from HeliBars. It’s about a 4 hour drive (220 miles) each way. I called to make sure the bike was ready, and as promised, all was good. I arrived just after 4 pm and was met by Cindy (VP - Finance) who introduced me to Harry (Owner). Harry took my wife and I around for a tour of the place. I was very impressed that pretty much everything is done on site, and nothing is outsourced oversees. He showed us where they cut all the stock that comes in, make the pieces, final machining, then welding, and finally the powdercoat, final assembly, and shipping areas. The company is small, but as Harry explained to me, they don’t need to be a huge company, he has a nice little family and he’s happy with his production. After the “penny tour” as Harry called it, he brought me outside to my bike. Immediately I noticed that there was a huge difference in how the bars looked. When he said they were 2” taller and 1” rearward it didn’t click in my mind until I saw them on the bike. I got on and put my hands in their normal position and immediately noticed that they did what they claim to do. I was sitting more upright, and it felt good. So, after the casual chit-chat my wife and I thanked Harry for everything and started on the trip home. We decided that we were going to stop in Kittery to get something to eat before continuing on, so we headed that way. There was about 45 miles of back roads with a few twisties. Every new corner was an opportunity to explore my new riding position. It took a few corners to get used to, but as I did, my wife had a little bit of a hard time keeping up following in the cage. The new bars felt good and the new riding position didn’t affect my ability to navigate corners. Once onto the highway, that was a different story. I have a stock windscreen, and I’m 5’4” tall. Usually the wind hits me in my shoulders and higher while riding. With the new bars, the wind was hitting me in the chest. I noticed it the most as I was cruising at highway speeds and passing 18-wheelers. The wind shear coming off of the big trucks tossed me around a little more than I was used to. Once I noticed it, I did not spend much time next to the big trucks. We stopped in Kittery for dinner and I had a chance to do a little slow speed maneuvers around the parking lot of the restaurant. There was a huge difference in my ability to control the bike at slow speeds, it felt more manageable. I was able to easily maneuver the bike in and around obstacles. After dinner we hit the road again for the final leg of the trip home. This time we weren’t stopping so that meant that I had a good, solid 160 miles in the saddle ahead of me. Back on the highway, same issue with wind, however, I got used to it and was able to compensate pretty easily. I tried tucking in a few times, but that position wasn’t comfortable for me. Other than the comfort of the new riding position, one thing I did notice was that there was a small amount of vibration reduction in the bars. I have the HVMP bar ends, the heavy ones, and with the stock bars there was a little bit of vibration. My hands were starting to tingle around the 45 minute mark with my stock set. With the new bars I didn’t notice my hands until about 1-1/2 hours into the ride. Definitely a noticeable improvement. When I finally made it home, the only part of me that was sore was my rear end, most likely due to my stock seat (I now know one of my next mods). Bottom line, if you are looking to make your bike more “touring” than “sport”, then I highly recommend HeliBars for that purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike884 Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Anyone know if they still have the 94-97 helibars? I was looking at them friday morning, and I was going to pull the trigger later in the day, but I do not see them anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer slo1 Posted September 23, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted September 23, 2012 Mine arrived Friday. Installed yesterday. Control pod hitting upper fairing on left side just before lock :( Otherwise they are great. Mike884, you might give them a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike884 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 gave them a ring this morning.... they are doing a quick re-work on the 94-97 bars. they said they would have them back up by Oct 3rd or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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