gsinnc
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Honestly for a part that is critical to being manufactured properly and of the strongest materials I would not mess with any knock-offs. Especially Chinese crap.
But that is just me.
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Helibar risers?
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Honestly for a part that is critical to being manufactured properly and of the strongest materials I would not mess with any knock-offs. Especially Chinese crap.
But that is just me.
Wunderlich has a tent with their products mounted on bikes in the parking lot a the Daytona BMW dealer for bike week. They have a new rt with their bar risers mounted. They are similar to the knock offs in the picture but look more robust. And because they are from Wunderlich they are more money. But they come with the removal tool for the person buying to keep. And on the demo bike they are almost not noticeable.
Have to agree. It's amazing what that little bit of rise and back does for your posture when cruising along. I've had my Illium risers (and also their tip-over bars) for a couple years now. Very happy with both purchases.
garybinnyc
New member
Completely agree, installed them a week ago on my RS1250RS and what a difference.
gsinnc
Well-known member
Any chance you can post some pictures? Thinking of moving to RS from my RT but concerned about riding position so risers wound be a must
There are already photos posted of Illium risers on this thread. ...Mine look just the same!
gsinnc
Well-known member
All photos are of RTs , I did not see any RS photos and the RS bars were a different design?
r0ckrat
Active member
The only difference is what's in front of the bars (dash/plastics) - the mounting style is the same.
gsinnc
Well-known member
Sorry was not aware the same risers would work on the RS. All options I had seen in the past for the RS mounted similar to these. https://www.iliumworks.com/BMW_Motorcycle_Accessories.cfm?pn=31-200&pID=120
Funny ilium works does not list the 1250RS on their site. Thanks for the in on using the RT risers on the RS
Here are a couple of shots of mine on my '21 RS. These made a huge difference along with a set of Suburban Machinery peg lowering blocks. I am 6'4", 35" inseam, and now have my RS set up perfectly for long days.
gsinnc
Well-known member
Thanks! So the RS set-up IS different from the RT risers. Thanks for the photos!!
I have Helibars on my K1300S and I like them.
I ordered a new R1250 GS a week ago and ordered the 1.5” risers from BMW which bring the bars UP but not back. Check the specs as some of the risers to both which ,of course, is personal preference depending on your build and the fit on the bike.
I ordered a new R1250 GS a week ago and ordered the 1.5” risers from BMW which bring the bars UP but not back. Check the specs as some of the risers to both which ,of course, is personal preference depending on your build and the fit on the bike.
Just posted on the LT website, not mine:
https://www.bmwlt.com/threads/black...bmw-r1200-1250-rt-new-never-installed.192848/
https://www.bmwlt.com/threads/black...bmw-r1200-1250-rt-new-never-installed.192848/
gsinnc
Well-known member
That is a really good deal !! But make sure to get the "tool" to remove your bars. The inventor may rent it to you. These are sold on eBay and really pretty nicely made.
I'd check with the sell, they have to be a Chinese knock off.
gsinnc
Well-known member
No not at all! A guy makes them himself. Great YouTube video and truly made in the USA!
I don’t know your bikes specifics. Perhaps Rox has an offering-
https://roxspeedfx.com/pages/rox-sp...-bmw-honda-yamaha-kawasaki-suzuki-ktm-triumph
I have them on the F800GS and I like them.
OM
https://roxspeedfx.com/pages/rox-sp...-bmw-honda-yamaha-kawasaki-suzuki-ktm-triumph
I have them on the F800GS and I like them.
OM
gsinnc
Well-known member
Those are listed as Black Lab risers and here is the YouTube about them from Jack McCally the guy who made them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTT3Q8A-kWE
