What a PITA! I used the 'blocks' to raise and move back slightly my bars on my 2005 FJR (I'm 6' tall) and they're perfect. No changing nothing - unbolt the bars, install the blocks - pull up some hydraulic line slack (there was sufficient) and bolt the bars back on. 40K kms later I've been a very happy rider. 2 other essential mods: a heat blanket/scrotum guard (made from a piece of water heater cover) and some sheepskin under my arse. Many multi-day trips made on this dream machine - love it, my favorite bike yet (I'm 70).
Thanks Bill! Really helpful vid. Something that I did that might help people... I used an 18" bolt cutter to cut the cable holder instead of a hacksaw. It was a snip, snip and your done. The cutting head went right in the small spot with no issues! Hope it helps someone! "UPDATE" I finished the Heli upgrade yesterday! The Heli directions were ok! But between the Heli instructions and your video everything was covered and turned out great!! Thanks again Bill!!!
Thanks for making the video. My Helibar kit arrived today to put on my new 2021 FJR1300 ESM. I'm sure your instruction here will help me get the Helibar riser installed!!!
Heli bars don,t belong on an Fjr unless you are inpared like a T- rex with very short arms! FJR HAS 3 POSITION BARS! IF THAT DOESN,T WORK YOU BOUGHT THE WRONG BIKE!
Thanks for the video! I would like to comment on a small detail, really not that much if a big deal, but you used your torque wrench to “loosen” the steering stem bolt! This wrench should “not” be used this way! I’m not a motorcycle mechanic, but use a torque wrench regularly for my work.
i did this same install on my 2016, which is very similiar (though i have the regular clutch), the bleeding of the brakes is at the extension but you should also bleed the front brakes as well, what makes it more difficult is the brakes are linked so you have to be careful which bleeder to use (consult the manual) OR you could bleed the front and rear calipers just to be safe
How reasonable would it be to, once the plate has been installed, to change the bar adjustment depending on whether you're headed for the local twisties vs long distance days? Thanks for the video.
I have never tried that, but I think it is relatively easy. The bars are adjustable as to angle, and this can be done by removing the cover plates and loosening the bolts holding the bars to the main plate.
Hi, Rick. It is a Techmount steering stem mount. I think the current part number is 5-10998ZUMO. It appears to mate with a Garmin zumo mount, sold by Garmin, that should hold any Garmin GPS. But you should check before buying. Good luck!
I just installed my Helibar today. Having watched your video a couple of times first made the install go really smoothly for me. For the most part. The part missing from your video - bleeding the brakes - is where I got hung up.
Very. It allowed me to sit more upright and this relieved pressure on my lower back. While it is sort of an advanced bolt-on, and does not look as slick as the Motorcycle Larry top triple tree replacement, it was cheaper and I felt more straightforward to install. The ML bar riser requires that you drill out the ignition body (secured by tamper-proof fasterners) and comments online indicated that this is a pretty tricky step.
It appears you used a torque wrench to break that steering head nut loose. Bad mojo, quick way to throw out your spec on the torque wrench. Never use your torque wrench as a Breaker Bar. Mentioning this in case anyone is following this. If you need a Breaker Bar, you need a Breaker bar. Seldom used but worth the money when you need one. Overall a good video :)
I no longer have the bike or the torque wrench, but others may benefit from your comment. And you are welcome to produce your own video with the correct use of tools to make sure others aren't led astray.
I noticed that you attached the brake line extension to the master cylinder to the left of the small 1/4" post that protrudes near the fluid port at 5:04. I wasn't sure about this when I installed mine, so I did it to the right reasoning it would impede the extension from rotating clockwise as I tightened it. I was not clear about this step. Is it supposed to be on the left? Thank you.
Hi, John, It's been a couple of years since the install and I frankly don't recall if there is a clear answer to your question. I consulted the written instructions sent with the kit, and it appears that I installed the brake line extension to the master cylinder in the same configuration shown in photo 10A of the instructions. It would seem that you could install it in the other orientation, though, and if there were no impediments created by that, it should work.
Great video! I want to get an FJR, but when I test rode one, I felt too much pressure on my wrists from too much leaning forward. I feel like this would be a good solution and I feel confident enough with my mechanical skills to be able to do it.....but now I'm a little worried about the brake line bleeding part....
