bigblock Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I am looking to add either VFR clips-ons or Helibars to my 98 bird... New Helibars seem to be the same price everywhere and used are hard to come by... VFR bars can be had from Honda Direct Line for less than the Helibars but, they're still not cheap... Has anyone made the conversion? Opinions? Ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganDonor Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I prefer the VFR bars. There's not much of a difference in position, but I think the VFR bars look better, due to the visible welds of the Heli bars... the Heli's look cheaper. You can find VFR's for less. I just found a set for another board member for $100 shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotsfired Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I prefer the VFR bars. There's not much of a difference in position, but I think the VFR bars look better, due to the visible welds of the Heli bars... the Heli's look cheaper. You can find VFR's for less. I just found a set for another board member for $100 shipped. Yeah, but what did that board member have to do for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackStreet Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Two things that always sell: Helibars and Corbin Seats. You lose about $50 if you bought new and they still look new. I consider it a rental fee. You can also buy the Helibars for a VFR but you may need longer brake hoses. Should be comfy. Anyone try this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para045 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I am looking to add either VFR clips-ons or Helibars to my 98 bird... New Helibars seem to be the same price everywhere and used are hard to come by... VFR bars can be had from Honda Direct Line for less than the Helibars but, they're still not cheap... Has anyone made the conversion? Opinions? Ideas? I have the VFR bars on my XX and they helped a lot with my comfort and as said they look a lot more like stock bars than the Heli's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon haney Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 VFR's all the way. They are cheaper, look better, and I like the angle better than the heli-bars. If you already have after-market brake lines, they should work with the VFR bars and the stock clutch line works also if you bend the metal tubing at the frame just a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haWHYnXX Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I have the VFR bars on my XX and they helped a lot with my comfort and as said they look a lot more like stock bars than the Heli's +1 - I also have them. Feel good (and I think it has more to do with the out angle of the bars rather than the height) and look stock compared to Heli's. You will need to cut off the locating tab on your brake and clutch M/C to make stock hydraulic lines work, or get longer lines. You can also buy the Helibars for a VFR but you may need longer brake hoses. Should be comfy. Anyone try this? This can also be done but look even less stock than XX Heli's. Others have said that it raises you up too high which then presents problems in other areas (namely back and thighs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I just noticed a set of Helibars for the XX on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=140200034072 Not mine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I am looking to add either VFR clips-ons or Helibars to my 98 bird... New Helibars seem to be the same price everywhere and used are hard to come by... VFR bars can be had from Honda Direct Line for less than the Helibars but, they're still not cheap... Has anyone made the conversion? Opinions? Ideas? I have the VFR bars on my XX and they helped a lot with my comfort and as said they look a lot more like stock bars than the Heli's +2 or more. My bike came with Hellibars when I bought it used in 99. I never liked the looks of them or the bolts to mount them, the allen heads got chewed up real fast from me repositioning them a few times. I got a set of VFR bars off a VFR site for $75 I think a few years back and still love them. Slightly higher and further back than Helli and look WAY better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblock Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 I am looking to add either VFR clips-ons or Helibars to my 98 bird... New Helibars seem to be the same price everywhere and used are hard to come by... VFR bars can be had from Honda Direct Line for less than the Helibars but, they're still not cheap... Has anyone made the conversion? Opinions? Ideas? I have the VFR bars on my XX and they helped a lot with my comfort and as said they look a lot more like stock bars than the Heli's +2 or more. My bike came with Hellibars when I bought it used in 99. I never liked the looks of them or the bolts to mount them, the allen heads got chewed up real fast from me repositioning them a few times. I got a set of VFR bars off a VFR site for $75 I think a few years back and still love them. Slightly higher and further back than Helli and look WAY better. Thanks for all the responses, my mind is made up... now if anyone has a set... Pete in PA, you don't happen to remember what that VFR site was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lensmanxx Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I put Helibars on mine. I'm happy with them, so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryG Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I put Helibars on mine. I'm happy with them, so far. Did you have to do any finagling to get them to fit or put longer lines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para045 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Did you have to do any finagling to get them to fit or put longer lines? VFR bars and Heli's should fit with stock lines - My VFR bars did Just have to unclip the throttle cables from the clips next to the steering kneck under the front of the tank to get a bit more length :icon_think: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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