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    Heli bars

    I am about 5 weeks into my 2015 F6b. I am having a problem with shoulder and neck pain when I ride and I think it is due to the position of the bars. I am 6'5". I am hopeful that the heli bar will alleviate some of this; I am hoping my gorgeous masseuse will help also :icon_lol.
    Can anyone opine on whether the helibar has helped with making riding more comfortable, at least in terms of reach and raising the bars?

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    Well I'm 6 ft on a stock seat and the HeliBars gave me the right height and wrist angle to make me comfortable. I did try a set of risers that helped but not as good as the HeliBars. Pricey but well worth it IMO.
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    I'm a Helibars fan but you might want to give them a call. There a small company and you'll talk to a real person. I only hesitate because I don't know how much lift it has built in.

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    Jerry.......

    This video might or might not help with the adjustments with the bars......narrated by the man who holds the patent.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYrKznB0VQg

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    I am 6'3" and had pretty impressive shoulder pain that I tried to remedy w/risers.
    I finally pulled the pin on the Heli's even though I feared they wouldn't give me enough rise - smartest decision I made since I decided to get my B. It took about a week of tweaking to dial 'er in and no more pain. AND, if I want I can adjust any/all of those angles while on long trips although so far I haven't needed to.

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    I actually have risers under the HeliBars because the Russell sat me back a bit further than stock and they perform fine. The range of adjustment on them is practically endless and have the best set of installation instructions, bar none.
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    Quote Originally Posted by taxfree4 View Post
    I actually have risers under the HeliBars because the Russell sat me back a bit further than stock and they perform fine. The range of adjustment on them is practically endless and have the best set of installation instructions, bar none.
    I agree 100%

    The guy who invented the first wheel was an idiot -
    the guy who invented the second one... he was the genius!


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    I brought my bike used, w/ HEILI bars. I did a dealer test ride w/ OEM bars. All I can say is, the HEILI bars are the most comfortable bars I've ever used. HEILI bars & a Russell Day long saddle will be money you'll be glad you spent. Dat's my 2 cents worth.

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    Quote Originally Posted by olegoat345 View Post
    I brought my bike used, w/ HEILI bars. I did a dealer test ride w/ OEM bars. All I can say is, the HEILI bars are the most comfortable bars I've ever used. HEILI bars & a Russell Day long saddle will be money you'll be glad you spent. Dat's my 2 cents worth.

    The guy who invented the first wheel was an idiot -
    the guy who invented the second one... he was the genius!


    http://theringfinders.com/blog/Larry.Royal/

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    Thanks to you all for your input. I will call heli and talk to them. I plan on ordering this winter. I don't want to miss riding the USA due to back pain!

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