BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Hello there,

Has anyone tried  the Helibar Risers.  Not cheap at £330 odd. Any comments or views. Just feel I could do with a little more sit up!

Try using search, been discussed many times. Also do a search on this forum http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/rt-series/

I am currently looking into the Ilium works risers for my bike.


A lot cheaper than the Helibar ones.


http://www.sportouring.co.uk/shop/comfort-ergonomics/footpeg-kits/ilium-works-usa/bar-backs-2014-r1200rt-water-liquid-cooled-copy/

Thank you worth a look.

helibar ones are about £100 here in the uk


i cant find the UK link



https://www.helibars.com/products/HeliBars®-Tour-Performance™-handlebar-risers-for-BMW-R1200RT-%7B47%7D-R1150RT/468.html

i got mine for £70 from gumtree

ds99 wrote: helibar ones are about £100 here in the uk

The ones for the RT LC from Helibar are £329
The ones for the RT 2005-2011 are £115


UK supplier .....


http://www.bykebitz.co.uk/catalogsearch ... +bar+backs

£329!


blimey, accessories for the RT LC are very pricey

And very ugly.

I actually prefer the look of those to the Illium ones. I like the fact they can not be rotated, so fixed in the correct position. But both dp the job I guess.

Thank you all. I do prefer the look and design of the Holiday. Awful lot of cash just to find out its no much improved?

Every bike I have had I have had to fit some kind of bar risers too. When I go to look at new bikes and sit on them the bars always seem too far away, and my arms are locked straight. I've no idea why this is as I have longer than average arms.


The 3 main accessories I always fit to my bikes are bar risers, tall screen and heated grips.

Do these risers reduce the numbness in my right hand

Jbishop wrote: Do these risers reduce the numbness in my right hand

I am so tempted to say ... "You need to stop doing what you're doing or you'll go blind as well."  :))


A cheaper option may be to try something like grip puppies first.


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grip-Puppy-Com ... ip+puppies

heavier bar end weights and grip puppies solved my numbness/tingling


see here


https://1200rt.com/viewtopic.php?p=21151#p21151

Jbishop wrote: Do these risers reduce the numbness in my right hand

Other threads I have read on the subject seem to suggest not.