Triple Clamp install question

[Steel_Gin]

Getting a Russell Day Long for my 2012 and the builder told me I’m sitting very forward on the seat and I really need to get the handle bars moved back as well as raise them about an inch. I have looked at risers but all they appear to do is move the handlebars up. So this has lead me to possibly spending a lot more than I want on this, the Heli Triple Clamp looks like it will fit the recommendation.

So here is my situation, if I buy Heli it has to be pretty low key and I have to install it when no one else is home. (I need to avoid the question, so what’s this and/or what are you doing? Then the follow up question I know will be, sooooooo how much did this cost?) So I need to be as efficient as possible with my time if I buy the Heli. What do I do with the handlebars once removed to avoid tipping them upside down? I read if the reservoirs get tipped upside down you need to bleed the lines to make sure air didn’t get in to them. If that happened I probably won’t have the time to do a bleed and will be stuck.

If there is something less expensive than Heli that accomplishes the same thing, I’d be open to taking a look at that.

 

[SLK50]

I would advise against spending 300.00 on something you may not need

until you've had a chance to ride with your new seat rather than base

the purchase on someone else's opinion.

But that's me. I have a really hard time doing what somebody tells me.

I prefer to form my own opinions.

 

[Steel_Gin]

That's a very good point.

 

[Fairlaner]

This is what i did with my bars....upside down and no issues. FYI the Heli clamp is the best money you will ever spend...

R

 

[Chiefblueman]

Check out the MV Motorrad riser in this thread https://www.fjrforum.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=146408

I put one on my Gen1 and am very happy with it. Doesn't require a triple clamp change. Adjustable bar angle. Could be an alternative.

 

[Chuck35]

I got my Helibars clamp and risers before the MV Motorrad was available.

It is NOT a quick job you can do on the down low. shear bolts have to be drilled.

While I am happy with the helibars stuff, I would look closely at the MV Motorrad if I were doing it now.

 

[fastpappy]

I went with the MCL triple clamp and for a refundable deposit they supply a jig that makes drilling the bolts a breeze. Bars up, back, just right.

 

[LAF]

I went with the MCL triple clamp and for a refundable deposit they supply a jig that makes drilling the bolts a breeze. Bars up, back, just right.

+1

It was very easy to do with the jig. It sits my arms very nicely.

 

[Chuck35]

Jig or not, you aren't going to do this (first time) while the wife is at walmart.

 

[NMRoadRunner]

Trust me, yuo DO want the Heli-Bar triple clamp. it solves many problems. It took me three years to add it to my 07 and wish it was the first thing. Well worth the $$$$. Change out at a buddies house, it takes about an hour or so.

 

[Fontanaman]

I would advise against spending 300.00 on something you may not needuntil you've had a chance to ride with your new seat rather than base

the purchase on someone else's opinion.

But that's me. I have a really hard time doing what somebody tells me.

I prefer to form my own opinions.

This is good advice.

The dealer where I bought my 09 offered test rides. I knew right away I wanted the bars closer. Based on an issue of Motorcycle Consumer News that had the most popular FJR farkles I selected the Heli triple clamp and had the dealer install it. I am pleased with the Heli setup.

Not long after that I order a Russell seat because I had them on prior bikes.

 

[Steel_Gin]

Thanks a ton for the advice everyone!!

The new seat should arrive late this week.

I have a 1200 mile long weekend planned in May so I don't have much time to decide once the weather breaks. Right now I'm leaning toward the Heli. If I decide to do it hopefully I can get it installed in time doing it myself or have the dealer do it.

Since you have to drill out the bolts in the OEM clamp, I assume it can't be re-installed, correct?? If I ever sale this one for a new FJR I'd like to put the OEM clamp back on and keep the upgraded one for the next bike.

 

[ahchiu]

Check out the MV Motorrad riser in this thread https://www.fjrforum.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=146408I put one on my Gen1 and am very happy with it. Doesn't require a triple clamp change. Adjustable bar angle. Could be an alternative.

+1, I'm very happy with my MV risers, and it's also cost less.