Helibars Wiggling?

[jeffmiller]

Just noticed today that my helibars seem a bit loose. I can wobble the handlebars a bit! Scary! Any idea what's going on here? I torqued everything down to spec.....need some help here.

Jeff Miller

[Tor]

They were worse before Heli put rubber cushions under the riser against the top bridge.:D I don't think you have anything to worry about.

http://www.helibars.com/pics/honda/05st1300-c.html

Read the paragraph to the right of the riser picture. (2005 model update)

[kingprawnokay]

Yep. The Helibars provide more leverage than the STock bars, therefore, the play is more exaggerated (but normal). The STock bars had quite a bit of play as well, to kill vibration. As Torzilla pointed out, Helibar has improved the situation with the second generation of risers.

:03biker:

[crazykz]

Normal for rubber bushing mounted handlebars.

[GRN]

Normal for rubber bushing mounted handlebars.

Yup, and the risers (same w/ MCL) give you greater leverage with the change in the bar angle which is why it's more appearent.

[jeffmiller]

Thanks for putting my mind at ease guys. I was totally anal when doing the installation and KNEW I hadn't missed or botched a procedure. Phew! As I was doing 85MPH southbound on I-355 here in Downers Grove, IL (I was still getting passed) I wondered if I was going to end up in some bad comedy movie as I was rolling down the road with the handlebars in hand but not attached to the bike......AIIIIGH!