desperately seeking helibars for 2002 gsxr 1000

[accokeek88]

My first post here! Just got a 2002 gsxr 1000 and hope this is the correct forum to place this note. Looking for helibars to help ease the back. Can't find them anywhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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[Justin]

Did they even make Helibars for that year? I don't think they ever did.

[accokeek88]

Yes they did but they no longer will manufacture them. I called them ..looked on Craigslist,Ebay and on and on..

[Frankienuckles]

You can also look for a pair of Cyclecat adjustable clip-ons or Swatt clip-ons might work also. Unfortunately neather of these are still being made. There is always Ebay.

[veefer800canuck]

Gilles variobars. Pricey, but whittled like spaceship parts are!!!

http://www.gillestooling.com/

[veefer800canuck]

What about other model year 600 or 750 helibars? Could those be adapted if the fork tube size is the same?

I have modified ducati 900ss helibars on rc51 forks on a vfr800 so anything is possible!!

[accokeek88]

Variobars run $500 with the longer cables and entail trimming the fairing. I see them as the cadillac alternative. Helibars from another model were also suggested to me today by my neighbor. I'm going to try and see about that.. This Forum is outstanding! I would like to turn this bike into somewhat more of a tourer. That might be a long shot though.. It only has 8K on it and is pristine. I've had it for a month and I'm still in one piece!My last bike was a 01 Bandit so all this is a different world.
Thankyou!

[Justin]

This Forum is outstanding!

ST.n is chuck full of experts   - seriously though, stick around, there is a great bunch of guys and gals here.

Variobars run $500 with the longer cables and entail trimming the fairing.

Trimming fairings makes me *shudder* - I can understand you apprehension, even if you make it past the price.

I would like to turn this bike into somewhat more of a tourer. That might be a long shot though..

You can tour on whatever makes you smile. Of course, making it a tad more comfy always helps   - Or you could do what I did, and get the 1k's fatter older brother, kinda halfway between a real super-sport and a touring bike  

[HanksXXX]

Take a look at the LSL handlebar kits.
I have one on my 01 GSXR1000 Streetfighter and it changes the bike's riding position substantially.
I also added a set of Buell footpegs to ease the riding position further.
Hank

[Frankienuckles]

Oh yeah! Don't forget about "Convertibars".

[accokeek88]

There are used lsl's on ebay for $200.. The shop said to extend all wiring and cables + labor would run ballpark $600..
With lsl's there would maybe be minimal if any fairing trimming. With any modification like heli's or their counterparts, the mechanic showed me that there really is almost no room to trim before you contact the fairing subframe.  

[Spiffious]

Woodcraft risers are only $150ish.  Just measure the diameter of your forks and order.

EDIT: Just checked the site... They are about $180.  Can get them in various heights.  I believe '02 GSXR forks are 50mm diameter where the clip-on mounts.

http://www.woodcraft-cfm.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?search=action&category=CORI

[HanksXXX]

There are used lsl's on ebay for $200.. The shop said to extend all wiring and cables + labor would run ballpark $600..
With lsl's there would maybe be minimal if any fairing trimming. With any modification like heli's or their counterparts, the mechanic showed me that there really is almost no room to trim before you contact the fairing subframe.  

I didn't extend anything.
I can't address clearing the fairing or shield because none is fitted.
I think if you check LSL(Spiegler) USA's site, they specify what has to be done.
Hank

[tigertom1965]

The Spiegler kit is like $409 but includes the longer cables and brake lines. It also says that the fairing has to be trimmed on both sides. I would find another dealer as that guy is ripping you off. $400 for new longer cables and brake lines plus labor sounds really steep.

[accokeek88]

Yes, his price is way steep. Particularly since it was $600, not $400 for labor alone. He said there are "unknowns" going into it unless somebody has done lsl's to this exact year (02) and maintained the full fairing. He seemed sort of fixated on the electrical wiring that might have to be extended, rather then just the clutch, brake and throttle cables. Also, he was the front desk guy, not one of the top crack mechanics in the shop itself.With most clip on risers, as soon as you come up 1 inch, you will have to trim the fairing and even then you still will have to angle back right away to avoig the fairing frame. Starting to look at Apex now.. I'm in a little less of a hurry now that the cost of all this is being made more clear.
Everybody's input on this has been enlightening, to say the least!
Thankyou.

[accokeek88]

Taking Hank's advice.. Just ordered the lsl spiegler handel bar conversion kit.. The speed shop ended up with a $225 quote but my neighbor said he'll do it just for kicks! Have to wait 2 weeks for the parts to come in.. Wouldn't mind seeing a picture of Hanks unfaired gsxr..
Thanks again to everyone

[veefer800canuck]

Post up pics of the install and finished product please!  

[Justin]

Post up pics of the install and finished product please!  

+1, would love to see pics afterwards - and good luck with the project  

[Krellian]

You can tour on whatever makes you smile. Of course, making it a tad more comfy always helps   - Or you could do what I did, and get the 1k's fatter older brother, kinda halfway between a real super-sport and a touring bike  

Yeah, but your Nuts doing what you do on a Busa  

[sleazy rider]

Dave, did you see Warchild's recent trip report on his Busa?    Makes Justin look downright sane.  

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,65737.0.html