Helibars vs ABM handle bars

[drsureshmohan]

Hi , I’m 65 yrs old , rode my friend s gen 3 Busa yesterday , I found it very aggressive ( lean forward ) to my liking . Should I first try the helibars ? I doubt any of the extra long cabling for ABM handle bars would be available in india though it looks tempting . Thanks for your inputs

Pic below is standard gen 3 with me atop , how better would the helibar be

 

[pcs]

core moto makes custom brake lines. if you swapped to handle bars and you need longer brake lines, they can be custom made. this kit is listed with the longer lines for taller bars

Suzuki Hayabusa handlebar riser kit from ABM

Suzuki Hayabusa with ABS Ready Bolt-On Riser Kit

spieglerusa.com

 

[60+ Busa Rider]

Welcome to the org. I have a gen 3 with Helibars, I’m 62 and I bought my bike new so I was able to know the difference from stock to helibars. They definitely help with the lean forward but I wouldn’t say it’s a world of difference. Helibars will give you 1” up and about 3/8” back due to the angle. They are definitely worth the money and I would buy them again but it’s still only 1” at the end of the day. IMO If you do helibars and drop pegs on the gen 3 that makes the bike very comfortable to ride all day. I hope this helps.

 

[drsureshmohan]

Welcome to the org. I have a gen 3 with Helibars, I’m 62 and I bought my bike new so I was able to know the difference from stock to helibars. They definitely help with the lean forward but I wouldn’t say it’s a world of difference. Helibars will give you 1” up and about 3/8” back due to the angle. They are definitely worth the money and I would buy them again but it’s still only 1” at the end of the day. IMO If you do helibars and drop pegs on the gen 3 that makes the bike very comfortable to ride all day. I hope this helps.

Welcome to the org. I have a gen 3 with Helibars, I’m 62 and I bought my bike new so I was able to know the difference from stock to helibars. They definitely help with the lean forward but I wouldn’t say it’s a world of difference. Helibars will give you 1” up and about 3/8” back due to the angle. They are definitely worth the money and I would buy them again but it’s still only 1” at the end of the day. IMO If you do helibars and drop pegs on the gen 3 that makes the bike very comfortable to ride all day. I hope this helps.

Thanks very much but could you explain dropping pegs and point me to some link cos I’m not able to understand though I see the term being used often

 

[60+ Busa Rider]

Thanks very much but could you explain dropping pegs and point me to some link cos I’m not able to understand though I see the term being used often

This is just a reference as there are many styles out there but these will drop the foot pegs 40mm / 1-1/2” and you can clock them forward or backwards. You need to readjusted your shifter, rear brake pedal and rear brake light switch if you install these.

 

[60+ Busa Rider]

I forgot to mention they fit the gen 3 without any modifications.

 

[drsureshmohan]

Ah !! Finally I understood thanks so much

 

[drsureshmohan]

I understood the design but how will it help the riding position ? Thanks and sorry for the noob question ( I’m been riding the ninja 1000 ax for the last decade )

 

[60+ Busa Rider]

Dropping the pegs helps people who are taller or have aging joint's and just a little more relaxed riding position. I have these that I made out of two different kits but requires some machining.

 

[drsureshmohan]

Thank you so so much for your kind replies

 

[Kiwi Rider]

Thank you so so much for your kind replies

For the most comfortable and relaxed riding position, you need an ABM top yoke and handlebar kit, comes with the longer brake and clutch hoses… I got mine from Bikermart in the UK… very reasonable price too.

Bikermart: Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa 2021 onwards ABM Superbike Fat Bar Kit, abm complete yoke and riser kits

www.bikermart.co.uk

 

[wellcraft]

The helibars are a pretty cheap option and basically plug and play since there's no need to extend any brake lines or cables and if it doesn't work for you you haven't invested a lot of money. The handlebar kit from ABM will give you a much better and more relaxed riding position but at a much higher cost. I'd try the helibar risers first and see if that works for you after riding a thousand miles or so before going to the ABM handlebar kit.

 

[sixpack577]

The ABM kit also comes with the brake lines, you don't have to buy them seperately(unless you want to).

 

[Bumblebee]

Hi , I’m 65 yrs old , rode my friend s gen 3 Busa yesterday , I found it very aggressive ( lean forward ) to my liking . Should I first try the helibars ? I doubt any of the extra long cabling for ABM handle bars would be available in india though it looks tempting . Thanks for your inputs

Pic below is standard gen 3 with me atop , how better would the helibar be

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You have a tough call ahead of you....if you are 100% committed to getting a Hayabusa and you find it uncomfortable right off the start, either get a set of ABM bars or look at another bike that suits you more.

Heli bars will only do so much.......drops pegs will help a little but they can only do so much as well.....

 

[drsureshmohan]

I thank this wonderful and helpful forum for all the suggestions ,been riding the ninja 1000 sx for 8 yrs so wanted to get the busa

 

[drsureshmohan]

First im gonna try helibars and ride a thousand miles and decide

 

[wellcraft]

First im gonna try helibars and ride a thousand miles and decide

You have to give your body time to adjust to the new riding position before making a decision so you're doing the right thing. If after a 1000 miles or so you find the bike still isn't comfortable you can then opt for the more expensive ABM handlebar kit. I just bought a leftover 2023 Hayabusa and my plan is to ride the bike as is until I get past the break-in period and then go with bar risers and lowered pegs.

 

[Chris0053]

Heli bars and lower pegs make mine all day comfortable, and I’m 64 1/2

 

[Kiwi Rider]

Heli bars and lower pegs make mine all day comfortable, and I’m 64 1/2

The good thing about helibars is that they are angled upward slightly and not drooping down like a proper sportbike.

 

[Vanishing Point]

@drsureshmohan , i hope you have now allot tips&tricks, but !
ABM kit is BEST with Spiegler /Abm/Rental/Huricane bars
Heli-Bars for Gen3 is a 25 mm riser/ higher plate , fits under Upper plate and Black plate 4 bolts from under .
Heli-Bars for K8-M0 Gen2 are Z shape bars , fits only on Gen2 upperplate and you can swap them for Gen3 upperplate .
If you have Q , i can add PICTURES