Fred…we’ll likely never meet, but brother you were a tremendous help this evening in the garage! Thanks for talking me through this installation. I love the new feel!😊
This video is great, I followed it and had them installed and ready to go in no time. Unfortunately it is too cold to ride today but from sitting on the bike these are just what I needed. Thanks to Fred Harmon for the very detailed and informative video.
Wow, thanks! We really appreciate your feedback. Fred is one-of-a-kind when it comes to installations and his extensive knowledge of motorcycles, especially Gold Wings.
Good video. This covered everything required. The hardest part was trimming the plastic cover to fit. What a difference this kit made to my comfort level. It's amazing how that small change makes such a huge difference in riding position. Thanks.
I still have them on and its the best for long rides. A must have kit. Your video does make it so easy to install, thanks again. I would strongly recommend to tape the plastic lens with painter's tape with few layers before pushing the control panel forward, up and flipping it. You should really show it in your video. That plastic lens is way too scratchy, even lite dust can scratch it which I think its a mistake on Honda. They are not cheap to replace. Keep up the great work.
These bars are the best investment I’ve made for my 18 Tour DCT. This product is so well made, easy to install using this video, and the adjustability is just incredible. I had previously installed the basic Helibar risers and they worked well for what they were. The downside of the risers in the tour position was the wrist angle. The y force you to bend your wrist out. The SST Horizon bars allow you to bring the bars back, then adjust the grip to any position you want. No more tweaked wrist for me.
Thankyou sir for this video. I believe you forgot the cable zip ties and the inner set of pushpins, one of which fell into the eternal vastness of space, never to be seen again. I hate pushpins with a passion ! I was unable to create any movement in the upper shelter mount on my '21, but didnt need any extra clearance for it anyway as it turned out. They suggest a removable adhesive under the plastic caps. They have been falling off.
Excellent video! Im going to get the risers on monday and this video will be a great help. Question, the way it looks the risers will make the handle bars farther from the driver. Im trying to get them closer to me. Is it just the way im looking at it. Thank you
Your video is great! I followed it and had no problems with the install. The only problem with the Heli bar risers is the Button bolts. They are JUNK! The two on the left side rounded out some. Couldnt use the torque wrench. So i just used a star handle and really tightened them down. Im sure theyre at least 20ft lbs. The button bolts should be regular hex head bolts.
Fred, I didn't see it in your video, but when you re-installed the center console did you loosen up the front console support bracket and lower it, or did you leave it pushed "up"? Great video otherwise. Thanks. Rick H.
I showed everything in the video that I did, so no, I did not loosen the front support bracket. You push the front of the console forward and down to engage it on the bracket, as is shown on the video.
I'm not sure. Feel free to reach out to HeilBars customer service with your question. They're great folks! Their email is help@helibars.com. Thanks for your question.
For some reason I believe that cutting the plastic panel is not needed. I might be wrong, but I think if to just replace 2 Philips screws with longer ones, it should be fine to be on top of all cables and heli bars. Again, I might be wrong cause did not try that. Thanks for the video.
Great video. How if at all are these adjustable? I prefer my bars pushed out towards the front. Im 6ft 3 so I have a long reach. Trying to do all the research before I purchase my new goldwing.
Hey Jim, thanks for the question. These Risers are not adjustable. However, their Horizon Helibars have 3 inches of height adjustment and 4 inches of forward/back adjustment (you are also able to move them 0.5 inches closer to the fairing). If you haven't already read the reviews on our site I recommend it. Taller riders have said Helibars have made a world of difference (as well as an aftermarket seat). You can check them out here: wingstuff.com/product/horizon-sst-helibars-for-2018-gold-wing
They do help reduce reach and as a result helps the rider sit in a more comfortable position. So they are beneficial for those who are short in stature, but they also reduce the inward wrist angle, increase leverage and improve low speed handling according to the manufacturer. Thanks for your question!
I have long arms, but if you want to lean back against a backrest and still have your palms on the grips this is a must-have. If you don't ride in that position it's not needed. (Nothing is needed if you're happy with the status quo, of course.)
Fred…we’ll likely never meet, but brother you were a tremendous help this evening in the garage! Thanks for talking me through this installation. I love the new feel!😊
That's great that we can be of help! That's exactly why we make videos like these.
Best tutorial ever! Explained everything clearly and precisely.
Glad to hear it was useful! Thanks for your comment.
This video is great, I followed it and had them installed and ready to go in no time. Unfortunately it is too cold to ride today but from sitting on the bike these are just what I needed. Thanks to Fred Harmon for the very detailed and informative video.
Glad it helped!
Best tutorial on helibar installs!
Thanks!
This is probably the best install video I've ever seen. Thank you !
Wow, thanks! We really appreciate your feedback. Fred is one-of-a-kind when it comes to installations and his extensive knowledge of motorcycles, especially Gold Wings.
Good video. This covered everything required. The hardest part was trimming the plastic cover to fit. What a difference this kit made to my comfort level. It's amazing how that small change makes such a huge difference in riding position. Thanks.
Thanks Mike! Yes we agree, these risers make a big difference.
Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing this!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks. Watched twice, took notes on second view. Good match for their instructions.
Great to hear it was helpful!
One of the best installation videos I've seen.
Wow, thanks! Glad you liked it!
Thank you for this excellent video! You make my installation SO easy.
It's our pleasure!
I still have them on and its the best for long rides. A must have kit. Your video does make it so easy to install, thanks again. I would strongly recommend to tape the plastic lens with painter's tape with few layers before pushing the control panel forward, up and flipping it. You should really show it in your video. That plastic lens is way too scratchy, even lite dust can scratch it which I think its a mistake on Honda. They are not cheap to replace. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for the feedback!
A really good instruction and never trusted A mechanic that doesn’t have mash fingernail great job
Lol thanks for your comment, Roger!
These bars are the best investment I’ve made for my 18 Tour DCT. This product is so well made, easy to install using this video, and the adjustability is just incredible. I had previously installed the basic Helibar risers and they worked well for what they were. The downside of the risers in the tour position was the wrist angle. The y force you to bend your wrist out. The SST Horizon bars allow you to bring the bars back, then adjust the grip to any position you want. No more tweaked wrist for me.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! We completely agree...these handlebars are a game changer.
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Incredibly helpful, thank you so much for taking the time
You're very welcome! Ride safe :)
Great explanation! Thank you!
You are welcome!
Thankyou sir for this video. I believe you forgot the cable zip ties and the inner set of pushpins, one of which fell into the eternal vastness of space, never to be seen again. I hate pushpins with a passion ! I was unable to create any movement in the upper shelter mount on my '21, but didnt need any extra clearance for it anyway as it turned out. They suggest a removable adhesive under the plastic caps. They have been falling off.
Thank your for your comment!
My 23 also couldn’t find any movement in the mount . Appears to have a rubber cushion behind it which prevents any upward movement.
Excellent video! Im going to get the risers on monday and this video will be a great help. Question, the way it looks the risers will make the handle bars farther from the driver. Im trying to get them closer to me. Is it just the way im looking at it.
Thank you
They have a video on their page on how to do it as well.
Your video is great! I followed it and had no problems with the install. The only problem with the Heli bar risers is the Button bolts. They are JUNK! The two on the left side rounded out some. Couldnt use the torque wrench. So i just used a star handle and really tightened them down. Im sure theyre at least 20ft lbs. The button bolts should be regular hex head bolts.
Curious what it looks like without the plastic panel. I don't like carving it up, and I think the HeliBars look cool anyway.
Thanks for your comment, Mickey!
Fred, I didn't see it in your video, but when you re-installed the center console did you loosen up the front console support bracket and lower it, or did you leave it pushed "up"? Great video otherwise. Thanks.
Rick H.
I showed everything in the video that I did, so no, I did not loosen the front support bracket. You push the front of the console forward and down to engage it on the bracket, as is shown on the video.
So what did they do? Bars are up and back towards the rider???
Is there an option to put the longer bolts on top of the spacers, in the original holes?
I'm not sure. Feel free to reach out to HeilBars customer service with your question. They're great folks! Their email is help@helibars.com. Thanks for your question.
For some reason I believe that cutting the plastic panel is not needed. I might be wrong, but I think if to just replace 2 Philips screws with longer ones, it should be fine to be on top of all cables and heli bars. Again, I might be wrong cause did not try that. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for your feedback!
I think it might rub on the bottom of the control panel when you turn your bars.
how much can forward can these be adjusted?
According to HeliBars, these can be adjusted 0.5" closer to the fairing. Thanks for the question!
Great video. How if at all are these adjustable? I prefer my bars pushed out towards the front. Im 6ft 3 so I have a long reach. Trying to do all the research before I purchase my new goldwing.
Hey Jim, thanks for the question. These Risers are not adjustable. However, their Horizon Helibars have 3 inches of height adjustment and 4 inches of forward/back adjustment (you are also able to move them 0.5 inches closer to the fairing). If you haven't already read the reviews on our site I recommend it. Taller riders have said Helibars have made a world of difference (as well as an aftermarket seat). You can check them out here: wingstuff.com/product/horizon-sst-helibars-for-2018-gold-wing
@@WingStuffTV no they don't have any adjustments let alone several inches worth, were are you getting this information from?
Yes you are correct, Adam. The risers are not adjustable. The Horizon Helibars are. Thanks for catching that..
Great video, are these for short armed people?
They do help reduce reach and as a result helps the rider sit in a more comfortable position. So they are beneficial for those who are short in stature, but they also reduce the inward wrist angle, increase leverage and improve low speed handling according to the manufacturer. Thanks for your question!
I have long arms, but if you want to lean back against a backrest and still have your palms on the grips this is a must-have. If you don't ride in that position it's not needed. (Nothing is needed if you're happy with the status quo, of course.)
@@mqbitsko25 . How tall are you? I prefer drag style bars. I tried riding my brothers goldwing and I felt crippled after 15 minutes.
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