Any discussion/opinions on extra Upright Grips on handlebar ends?

[Flier Tuck]

It may be a false memory but I seem to recall some posts about extra vertical grips on the end of the handlebars on some Spyders.
I have problems with wrists and hands and think this sort of modification would be helpful to me, only when in cruise control type situations of course. Anyone recall this discussion or just have opinions to share.
Thanks,
Alan.

 

[Lee0123]

I think you are asking about "Helibars". These are a very adjustable brand of handlebars.

https://www.helibars.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqIWSpbIBA4VOOYLYbAEZhuRarRvo7MGipHgUxRSuv468nzQFU0

 

[Flier Tuck]

No Lee, I have Helibars on my bike already. What I think I remember were bars with grips fitted which replaced the bar end weights, going straight up. I may have seen them on the GoldWing site which I was on before I got a Spyder.

 

[ARtraveler]

No Lee, I have Helibars on my bike already. What I think I remember were bars with grips fitted which replaced the bar end weights, going straight up. I may have seen them on the GoldWing site which I was on before I got a Spyder.

My memory does not recall this type of handle grips mentioned on SL. The GW site may be your answer for this one. :dontknow:

 

[CopperSpyder]

This? Handlebar Risers for spyder 2008 to 2012 I think.

 

[PistonBlown]

They are common for mountain bikes. I've not heard of them being used on motorbikes though probably no reason why not if you can find the same bar diameter that fit strongly enough. Probably the biggest issue is that the ones I've seen clamp to the outside of the bars rather than fitting in the end (which is what you'd need).

The other option may be to look at handguards like Acerbis and Barkbuster. You can buy the brackets separate from the guard part and potentially they could be modified to work vertically and would be suitably strong, but would need some sort of grip worked out.

 

[greer]

Would an adapter for bar end mirrors be stout enough?

Sarah

 

[Flier Tuck]

Many thanks to all who replied with serious and helpful comments. I believe that my fading memory did recall the handlebar risers as shown by CopperSpyder. I do have a set of Barkbusters stowed away somewhere and I will dig them out now that my riding is over for this year.

Thanks again,

Alan.