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Nathan Blough Helibars |
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For all of those who are wandering what the Helibars look
like inSTalled on the ST's here are a few pictures. Take note that
this windshield shown in these pictures is the lateST "3rd
generation" windshield from Clearview and at the position my helibars
are in they do come rather close to the wings on the edges of the
windshield when the bars are turned hard left or hard right - but they do
work. A couple other mentionables would be that I removed the triple
clamp and polished it clean with a dremel and then had it powder painted
black. Then I also replaced the STandard type hex nut on the
STeering STem with a polished dome nut (Honda PN# 95020-11300. There
is also a set of GENMAR 1" risers inSTalled along with the helibars
(I was having major wrist discomfort). BTW, the inSTallation of both
the risers and the Heli's are a snap. I wouldn't recommend paying a
shop to do it unless you have some extra cash laying around. Just
removed the plastic cover and do what you have to do - it's really not
hard! The only thing left to take care of is the protruding ignition
switch - in some ways it's nice STicking up like that because it keep keys
suspended off the triple clamp avoiding scratches! There aren't too many
option here, you can space it down flush with longer mounting bolts and
washers (spacers) but then you loose your STeering lock. Or could just
paint it black too. I've heard of some people making special rubber boots
for them but I haven't had any luck finding one. I'm just going to
leave mine alone for a while. Just my 2 cents worth - I really like the
way the ST looks with out the plastic cosmetic cover over the triple
clamp! It makes look much more "sporty" if you will and not so
much like a big scooter! Also, the Helibars do come ready to accept the
STandard bar end off your ST! |
