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    #16
    You'd miss the S. that other bike won't do this.
    Last edited by cabnfvr; 06-02-2020, 11:51 AM.
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    • 802Mike
      #16.2
      802Mike commented
      06-02-2020, 09:17 PM
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      Sum beach, someone got a little spunky there!
    • 955i
      #16.3
      955i commented
      06-03-2020, 09:10 AM
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      Dadgummit, Tim! I watched half of this video before I figured out it wasn't you and Susan passing all those dudes doodling around on the Mountain Course! I wondered why the K wasn't passing guys faster LOL!
    • justjoe
      #16.4
      justjoe commented
      06-03-2020, 10:57 AM
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      It's like I've ridden with that guy before!
    #17
    Question for those who have installed Helibars. How do you keep the clutch cable from snagging on the ignition plug cover. The cable is secured against the faring and is threaded around a part of the wiring harness, so it would be difficult to get in there and Can I file off the point of the plug cover so the clutch cable can slide over it more easily?

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    • cabnfvr
      #17.1
      cabnfvr commented
      06-06-2020, 06:20 PM
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      Hi, you have to clip the zip tie inside the right fairing. It hard to get in there but be very careful that all you clip is the tie. Once that's done the clutch line will be just long enough to clear the ignition. Clipping the zip has no negative effects.
      Last edited by cabnfvr; 06-06-2020, 06:26 PM.
    #18
    Same for the brake cable?...that one also catches.

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    • cabnfvr
      #18.3
      cabnfvr commented
      06-06-2020, 06:31 PM
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      Just the one zip tie on each. It's the first one you get too when chasing the respective lines down into the fairing.
      Last edited by cabnfvr; 06-06-2020, 07:09 PM.
    • Bobby
      #18.4
      Bobby commented
      06-06-2020, 08:13 PM
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      Got it. Thanks.
    • Bobby
      #18.5
      Bobby commented
      06-06-2020, 08:15 PM
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      Brake cable still catches a bit. I may just leave the switch cover off.
    #19
    Helibars installed. Raining now so have to wait for test ride.
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      #20
      Bobby,
      curious whats your first impressions by just sitting on the bike?

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      • Bobby
        #20.1
        Bobby commented
        06-07-2020, 08:48 PM
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        A little more upright and comfortable position. The change isn't radical structurally (only about an inch up and half an inch back) but I think it's going to be enough to significantly reduce pressure on my wrists. Doesn't look any different at a glance.
      #21
      Ride about two hours this evening. No wrist pain. The position is upright to the point where I can hold the grips and have virtually no forward leaning pressure. This is really going to help alot. Thanks for the advice to try theses helibars before giving up on the KS.
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      • 802Mike
        #21.1
        802Mike commented
        06-09-2020, 05:08 AM
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        With the KRS we found the faster we rode the less stress on the wrists and shoulders.
      #22
      Bobby,
      glad to hear the heli bars will work out?

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        #23
        Win, Win, Bobby! Win for comfort, and win for the K.

        PS: a Norton keyring on a Beemer .... tsk tsk!
        2015 Black BMW K1300R @ 49,200 km / 30,500 mi
        2006 Honda FireBlade @ 83,200 km / 51,800 mi - 3 x transcontinentals & a whole lotta hooning
        DEAD: 2012 Acid Green BMW K1300R @ 172,600 km / 107,200 mi - Hit a kangaroo - RIP dear friend

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          #24
          Headed to see the sports medicine doctor on Tuesday to talk mainly about the minimally invasive carpel tunnel surgery for my throttle hand. It's gotten to the point where it only takes 15 minutes for half my hand to fall asleep. So we'll see.

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            #25
            Bobby, you may want to try Grip Puppies. I just installed them (chimp simple to do) and will know in a few days what I think of them. We leave for Arkansas on Thursday. I'll post my thoughts soon thereafter.

            Grip Puppies, about 20 dollars from Amazon. (Do not get Grip Buddies. Different animal.)
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            As installed.
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            Pic number 2.
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              #26
              Hope you have success with those. I just came from the sport medicine doc and she referred me to an orthopedic hand specialist for a consultation. So while see.

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                #27
                Just an fyi...and I endorse them too. But: Your heated grips will take longer to feel (if you have them) and when hot they can drag on the throttle housing so don't but them all the way up tight. And lastly, they'll soak up water if your bike is out in the rain unprotected. Still, worthy addition.

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                • wildbears
                  #27.1
                  wildbears commented
                  10-08-2020, 09:11 AM
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                  The heated grips on the K12RS are too hot so maybe a good addition.

                  Wonder if turning on the heated grips will dry them out?
                #28
                I've had Grip Puppies on ALL my bikes for years. IMHO they are the best of all the grip enhancers out there.
                Chattanooga, TN
                Certified Hooligan.
                2018 S1000XR, 2014 R1200GSAw, 2015 Husqvarna FE501S

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                  #29
                  Originally posted by Loggiebone View Post
                  Just an fyi....... they'll soak up water if your bike is out in the rain unprotected.
                  I have a funny feeling we won't notice if they do. Heading to Arkansas tomorrow morning. Friday night / Saturday morning looks, shall we say, adventurous.

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                  • justjoe
                    #29.4
                    justjoe commented
                    10-08-2020, 09:46 AM
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                    I will remind you of this post the next time you start whining about rain, Mani!
                  • Loggiebone
                    #29.5
                    Loggiebone commented
                    10-08-2020, 01:23 PM
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                    Or mud!!!?
                  • aviator
                    #29.6
                    aviator commented
                    10-09-2020, 05:38 AM
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                    mud, yes. especially that POS GA red clay. Believe it or not, my Husky still has it.
                    Rain, no. I have no issues with it. But going to a gathering with it being a wash is painful.
                  #30
                  OK, Grip Puppies were too large for my liking. They have several endorsements though. For 20 bucks give the a try!

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