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looking for a set of adjustable clip ons/ handle bar riser kit/ type situation

my choices thus far are..

Helibars - price $279

http://www.helibars.com/product/vfr800-02-08

pros -everyone likes them so i hear

keeps stock cables

cons - non adjustable

dont know if they are enough back and up to really help out

Convertibars - Price $340

http://www.convertibars.com/ProductsBike.cfm?Action=Add&ProductID=&rebuildStruct=1&CategoryID=-1&BikeYear=2003&MakeID=72&ModelID=113&btnSubmit=+Next+Step!+

pros - very adjustable

tons of height

cons - pricey

if you go above a certain hieght, or back, you have to use different cables and lines

Spiegler LSL superbike handlebar kit - Price $289

http://www.spieglerusa.com/cfm/sbk.cfm

pros - semi adjustable, dirtbike style bars, more BMW ish

cons - not as adjustable as the rest

not clipons

dont know if it will have enough pull back

Apex adjustable riser clip-ons - Price $189 (add $30 for collar to fit my bike) total $219

http://www.apexmfg.com/riser.htm

pros - very adjustable

cheapest of the group

money back gurantee

cons - may not have enough pull back

at certain height/pull may not be able to use stock cables, lines

so what you guys think

and any other options?

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I am a two time Helibar user. First put them on my RSVR, and now on my Falco. They allowed me to ride to Deal's Gap and back in a weekend, plus spending a day on the Skyway and Dragon. 1000+ mile weekend on a sport bike...

Now I'm on the sport tourer, and it's capable of the distance rides, but track days too.:)

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from what I have looked at it would be a toss up between the Helibars and Convertibars. The Convertibars have more pros for ya other than price with the only con really being possible added expense with new cables. But the nice thing about them being adjustable is you can try them with stock cables and if you need further adjustment then you can later buy cables after the initial expense has already been incurred

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Man I went down this road when I got my svs, but after a few months no more back/wrist pain just had to get used to it i guess.

One other option is to get another top triple, drill a couple of holes and buy some clamps. Sounds scary but some guys on the sv forum did it & looks solid...

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I think there is a fairing interference issue with convertibars in a certain position. You might jump over the VFRD to ask the question.

Here's a pic of the LSL job on a 6th....

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There's lots of different bars you could try. I think if I had a viffer than I wanted to convert to more of a tourer, I'd do the bar job. (You'll need to buy the longer cables from convertibars.) Your probably thinking 2 up with the wife too? (This is FotoMoto's bike)

Other than that, I'm a low bar guy, I have lower than stock 4th gen bars on my 5th gen. I think higher bars make it more difficult to get down for body positioning in corners. Also I find it comfortable anyway.

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