tallpaul
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Just removed the 30mm risers and rotated the bars forward. Can already feel the reduction in coccyx pressure from that little mod. If it works on a proper road trip I'll need to redrill the bars for the control stops.
I did, but to be honest, I did not take it long distance. Maybe rode it for about 80 miles. I didn't feel much difference. Remember, I sit very close to the tank, so It probably doesn't matter. I didn't like that it created a gap between the seat and the tank and also it makes the ground a little further for my 30 inch inseam.Have you done the Flat Seat Mod? I did that along with an Air Hawk and can now do 600 mile days with no problem.
Hey Eric, I was thinking of removing the Helibars anyway. It didn't make the sitting more comfortable. The helibars take a lot of real estate from the tank area. The handlebars hits my tank-bag when I try to get out of the garage or in any tight slow maneuvers and I had to remove my radar detector. At least it didn't bother my GPS on the accessory bar.What might be a simple idea to see if the concept will work for you is lowering the bars. Remove any risers you have added and rotate the bars. I'm not sure how much you can get away with and still have a comfortable distance between the bars and tank. And you will likely need to drill another hole for the locating dimple to keep the controls from rotating. If that seems to be a direction that works, (lowering the bars), then a longer term solution might be a flatter bar with less sweep that brings your torso forward more for a riding position that gets you back into your personal sweet spot of comfort.
The good thing is that a lower bar would not require any other changes that I can think of, off hand. And most riders find a little less sweep helps with hand numbing issues too.
Good luck and please share what you end up doing so others that have similar issues can learn from your experience.
I can understand your points. Try doing what tallpaul is trying, remove the Helibar risers and rotate the stock bars forward. This will put you in more of a forward lean and it's a free thing to try.Hey Eric, I was thinking of removing the Helibars anyway. It didn't make the sitting more comfortable. The helibars take a lot of real estate from the tank area. The handlebars hits my tank-bag when I try to get out of the garage or in any tight slow maneuvers and I had to remove my radar detector. At least it didn't bother my GPS on the accessory bar.
I read Vetter Magic Seat board , but didn’t really get it. I do understand that using the hips and legs more to alleviate the pressure of my sit bones might help. Also try to force myself to a more sport touring position when riding long distance. BTW, I really like the looks of the stock handlebar. Don’t want to give up on it just yet. It’s also great for riding standing up when once in a while I get into a challenging off-road situation.
I might do that, but I am taking it baby steps at the moment. Don't want to spend big bucks without knowing the outcome. Yesterday in the evening removed the Helibars and the set the handlebars back to stock position with the dot aligned. I also replaced the Sargent with the stock seat withI'm the same height as you with the same inseam. While I've liked Sargent seats on my Africa Twin and GS, I didn't like it on my S10 either as it sat me too far back. I would recommend you either get the Seat Concepts seat, which is like the stock seat but more comfortable, or have Terry Adcox make you a custom seat. I bought one of his used and find it good for all day rides.
I might do that, but I am taking it baby steps now. Don't want to spend big bucks without knowing the outcome. Yesterday in the evening removed the Helibars and set the handlebars back to stock position with the dot aligned. I also replaced the Sargent with the stock seat with with the flat seat mod using this version https://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?threads/variation-on-the-seat-mod-with-pictures-for-the-lower-position.20455/. Using this version, I can leave with the gap between the seat and the tank versus the other version that requires no bumper replacement, but the gap is too much for my taste. I also ordered the Sqwoosh, found one on Amazon for $67.89, so decided to splurge. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FJ4DNMX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Although took it for a short spin, it’s not enough to tell. Only 150+ miles will. If this works, I will probably have a Sargent seat and Helibar set in like new condition for sale soon.I'm the same height as you with the same inseam. While I've liked Sargent seats on my Africa Twin and GS, I didn't like it on my S10 either as it sat me too far back. I would recommend you either get the Seat Concepts seat, which is like the stock seat but more comfortable, or have Terry Adcox make you a custom seat. I bought one of his used and find it good for all day rides.
My arms are proportional to my height and I really like the Helibars on my S10. They put me in the perfect position where I don't have to lean forward too much or have my arms stretched out too much.I might do that, but I am taking it baby steps at the moment. Don't want to spend big bucks without knowing the outcome. Yesterday in the evening removed the Helibars and the set the handlebars back to stock position with the dot aligned. I also replaced the Sargent with the stock seat with
I might do that, but I am taking it baby steps now. Don't want to spend big bucks without knowing the outcome. Yesterday in the evening removed the Helibars and set the handlebars back to stock position with the dot aligned. I also replaced the Sargent with the stock seat with with the flat seat mod using this version https://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?threads/variation-on-the-seat-mod-with-pictures-for-the-lower-position.20455/. Using this version, I can leave with the gap between the seat and the tank versus the other version that requires no bumper replacement, but the gap is too much for my taste. I also ordered the Sqwoosh, found one on Amazon for $67.89, so decided to splurge. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FJ4DNMX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Although took it for a short spin, it’s not enough to tell. Only 150+ miles will. If this works, I will probably have a Sargent seat and Helibar set in like new condition for sale soon.