Fishhook323
Parking Attendant
Posts: 9
|
posted February 12, 2012 08:20 AM
Genmar bar riser vs helibar Question?
Who has the genmar bar risers and how do you like them compared to the helibars? Do you have to change the brake line or anything? Just a 1/4" difference but the genmars have the covers over the adjusters that I like.
  
|
oldkawboy
Needs a job
Posts: 2125
|
posted February 12, 2012 09:42 AM
I've had the GenMars on a couple 14's and liked them. They are as tall as you can go because there would be rubbing against the windscreen wellnut if any higher.
Their quality is great with simple installation.
Since the rise is only 3/4" no new lines are needed.
Dan
|
Fishhook323
Parking Attendant
Posts: 9
|
posted February 12, 2012 09:51 AM
The genmars are showing 1" height on the site and I was wondering if they rubbed or you had to change anything? Thanks for the info!
|
oldkawboy
Needs a job
Posts: 2125
|
posted February 12, 2012 04:31 PM
Sorry, it's been a while since I bought mine......
I'd say the Heli-Bars are 3/4" and the GenMars are 1". I just remember the GenMars being 1/4" taller.
The GenMars worked fine with no mods.
Dan
|
Fishhook323
Parking Attendant
Posts: 9
|
posted February 12, 2012 05:51 PM
Thanks Dan! I am going to give them a try on the new 14. I do more sport touring than anything and wanted as much rise as I could get without changing brake and clutch lines.
Kevin
|
Quarter Pounder
Pro
with Cheese
Posts: 1069
|
posted February 12, 2012 06:35 PM
LSL bar kit and it comes with new braided brake lines. If you find those little "risers" are not enough, check out the LSL kit. Well built and quality stuff.
This makes the ZX an all day tourer yet retains all the fun of the original 14. Win!
____________
SWB 2008 ZX-14
9.19 @ 151
5.98 @ 123
1.53 60'
|
Fishhook323
Parking Attendant
Posts: 9
|
posted February 12, 2012 06:44 PM
Quarter that looks good! I just might have to try those if the genmars don't stack up. Thanks for the pic. I bet it is comfortable.
|
Quarter Pounder
Pro
with Cheese
Posts: 1069
|
posted February 12, 2012 07:06 PM
 Edited By: Quarter Pounder on 13 Feb 2012 03:07
I tried the genmars and it was not enough of a change to make a real difference. The kit comes with a different bar than what I used (stock ZRX bar) that has less of a rise. Same bend, just lower rise.
Here's a different view...Sgt seat, Murphs lower pegs for a C14 (direct fit) and rear rack for topbox or rack depending on mood. Can you say comfy touring?!
____________
SWB 2008 ZX-14
9.19 @ 151
5.98 @ 123
1.53 60'
|
|
|
HOME
NEW TOPIC