"I
got the barbacks and put them on yesterday. They are incredible!! They feel great
and look even better!! You are a true craftsman!! They are the best purchase that
I have made for the "S". Thanks to you for a great product and great
service."
Jarret S.
Patterson, NY
"I
mounted mine over the weekend. I have them pointed inward on a slight angle and
it moves the bars out a little and it feels great. With my peg lowering kit and
these barbacks it feels like I'm on my old K12RS with comfort bars. Thanks Rapid
Dog!!"
Tony
C.
Alta Loma, CA
"Rapid's
design is the best. He'll be making more, believe me..."
Joe Cipriano
Chicago, ILL
"SoCal
IS the place for custom machining, ain't it?
The CNC guy obviously really
knows his stuff...beautiful!!!! Thanks for the hard work and innovation to build
an accessory that's necessary and of great quality."
Jony
RR
Tacoma, WA
Initial
Review by Johnny on Pelican Parts BB:
"Another satisfied customer; amazing how such a little horizontal/vertical
shift can produce so much more comfort. And yes, my S is much more sport-tour
oriented than a boxercup-type thingie. I ride it a lot further than 20 laps, too."
"Randy:
I've installed your bar backs and after the first run I'm very pleased with the
results. After several hours riding I had absolutely no soreness. It took a few
minutes to adjust to a less"sporting" position but now the fit is much
improved.
The bar backs worked well for me with the Suburban Machinery peg
lowing kit. I sensed less vibration in the throttle handle but this could be a
result of a tune-up. Installation went easily and the quality of fit & finish
is excellent. One note - your suggestion of 18 ft-lbs for the bar backs may be
a tad too high. The comfort bar clamps appeared to be set at about 18 but they
have much more thread engagement. Using a lubricant/thread locker has the affect
of increasing the effective torque. I believe the generic recommended range for
a 6mm screw is 10-12 ft-lb. I used 12 and really had to hit the bars hard to get
a very little movement.
Anyway, a great product - Thanks"
Charles A.
Ontario,
Canada
"Randy,
I
was one of the original buyers of your bar backs. They allow me to take most of
my weight off my wrists. The is especially important to me because of a motorcycle
related injury to my left wrist. Without your bar backs I couldn't ride the R1100S
for more then 30 minutes. With your bar backs I can ride all day. :)"
Jeff M.
Merrimac,
WI
"They
has improved the ride of my bike soo much. These barbacks made me love my bike.
If you've got the low bars try the barbacksI have had wrist surgery and the low
bars limited my riding time. Now with the more upright position there is less
weight on the wrist. I also enjoy the heads up riding for safety reasons. My wife
says that she likes them as well. They limit her sliding on the rear seat on quick
stops..
Thanks for the great product.."
Claude A.
Calhoun,
GA
I've
only started to use your barbacks just lately since my girlfriend has been riding
my '04 S. We both love them and pretty much change on and off when we feel like
it, the change is so easy. Thanks for your help."
William
S.
Micanopy Fl.
"Hi
Randy,
Just wanted to let you know that my risers are on, my shocks are on,
and the bike is awesome now! The risers are beautiful and are perfect for me.
I LOVE them! Ron told me they were the nicest aftermarket product he's seen..."
Ron & Meg Schmidt
- Motorcycle Repair and Rendezvous
Midvale, UT
"I
now have a wonderfully comfortable riding position with the same sweet handling.
A GREAT product..."
Dave S.
West Chester,
OH
"I
just installed my barbacks last night, also turned them just slightly inward to
give about 1 inch clearance from grip to tank at full lock. 2002 SA, zero install
problems, and all I can say Randy is: THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, ETC..Folks, if you don't have em, you
want em!"
Brent A.
Coarsegold,
CA
"The
bar backs arrived. Fred installed them immediately. I took the bike
for a
ride. What a difference they made!! Woo-hoo :)"
Fred & Michelle Ahlgren
Highland Heights, OH
"GRRReat!.
The barbacks are better than I ever expected. I get on the bike, start riding,
and don't want to stop. Simply put ""the best aftermarket piece I could
have purchased"
Dennis
F.
Concord, CA
"...thanks
for the comfort zone on my R1100S!!!"
Jim P.
Tulsa, OK
"Got
the barbacks on the bike, superb in every way. Great fit and finish. These jewels
significantly improved my seating posture and overall position on the bike. Makes
this sport touring motorcycle a real joy to ride, for hundreds of miles per day
(something I did not think was possible). Worth every penny when one considers
I was just about ready to say good-bye to my R1100S due to the rather uncomfortable
stock setup. Keep up the good work. I'd recommend this alteration to those over
40. Cheers and thanks,"
Scott K.
Odessa, FL
"I
installed the barbacks, easy install.
I'm on my second "S" an '04.
Never tried bar backs of any kind before.
What a difference they made.
Very high quality. Nice job.
Its surprising what a differnce an inch or so
made."
Jim
S.
Austin, TX
"I've
gone for a much longer ride and my hands are no longer going numb!!!
What
a difference! Yahoo!"
Victor
J.
San Jose, CA
"I
got them this morning at the post office at 8 o'clock. Iwent home and put them
on, easy as pie. Then I rode for about 4 hours. WOW WHAT A DIFFERENCE! Absolutely
the best money I've spent on my S yet.
Thank you for such a nice product,"
JJ
Baxter, TN
"Ordered up Monday, received Thursday. Figured it'd take all weekdend of
fussing around to get mounted. Imagine my glee/amazement when I had them on Friday
evening in under an hour (including time to find tools, etc.). Everything about
mounting was a pleasure as it fit, and fit the first time! Yes, they are comfortable,
and I could "flatten out" the grip angle slightly. They are so comfortable
they remind me of my old FJ1100"
Bad
Billy
Tempe, AZ
"I
received my Barbacks from Randy last week. They are beautifully made, it took
me about an hour to install. Just follow his directions, no problems with wires
or cables. What an addition to the comfort factor on those long trips."
Wally A.
State College,
PA
"Got
the barbacks today and I think I might order another set - I'll mount one set
and keep the other set as object d'art..."
Trex
Bryn Mawr, PA
"Just
finished test riding the Rapid Dog Barbacks. Here is an unsolicited recommendation:
1) EYE CANDY - These things are f*****g beautiful.
2) INSTALLATION - 45 minutes
if you remove both panels to snip wire ties. Instructions are clear & detailed,
with excellent photographs.
3) 85 mile test ride convinced me that this is
the best money I've put into this bike. The difference in riding posture and comfort
is incredible!
4) If you've considered this item, follow the advice in the
old Nike commercial - Just Do It!"
Bill Telle
Muscatine Iowa
"I
wanted you to know that they
are installed and they are terrific! The difference
in comfort for a
guy like me (63 years old and kind of small and stiff) is
wonderful."
David
W.
Cedar Falls, IA
"We
were immediately impressed by the machining of the billet aluminum. Arthur commented:
'Even if they don't work, Rob, they'd look great sitting on your desk!'...
Naturally, your claimed 30 minute installation time was viewed with skepticism
so we were all pleasantly surprised to see, 29.9 minutes later, the task was done
and we were still speaking in civil terms to each other! There is a noticeable
difference in one's riding posture (to the good) and I like the ability to change
the angle of the clip-ons away from the BMW factory standard if one care's to.
(about
2 weeks later...)
The S is approaching 10,000 miles on the clocks which means
I've logged some 3,000 miles with these bar backs. I have ridden them in almost
every type of riding condition from hot to wet, from fast to slow, from asphalt
to dirt.
Simply put, I think they are the best modification one can make to
convert the S from a comfortable Sport Bike to a comfortable Sport Touring Bike."
"Saint"
Uxbridge,
MA
"I
put the barbacks on last night. What a difference they make. Great product ."
David A.
Riverview,
FL
"...really
enjoying your barbacks ... upright is better and they moved me back in the Corbin
right where I should have been sitting all along ... great comfort, no more aching
hips ... super idea!!!!!! ."
Dan
A.
Ontario, Canada
"They
arrived at 4:00 today and were on the bike by 5:00! Look & feel great! Want
a slightly used set of Suburban risers? Thanks again"
Ray M.
Colombia, SC
"I
put the bar backs on this weekend and they work really well. It
definitely
makes a difference in the level of comfort for the long rides.
Very nice product.
I like being able to adjust them individually to fit just
so. It is truly night
and day for those of us that would rather save the
push ups till after the
ride... "
Todd H.
Boulder, CO
"Dude
you rock! those barbacks went on in twenty minutes, and they work perfect.
now
my back and wrists don't hurt on long distance rides.... "
J. Spence.
San Jose,
CA
"I
had similiar problems with the '04 S I bought last May. My hands frequently became
numb during a 20-30 minute ride to work. I bought a pair of the bar backs offered
by Rapid Dog and my problems went completely away. I can now ride for hours with
no trace of the problem. I highly recommend them. I have no financial interest
in them, other than a VERY satisfied customer."
D. Wood.
Chalfont,
PA
"I
received my set of barbacks on Thurs, thanks for forwarding so quickly. I
had
them installed quickly and out for a 100 mile test ride. They are
absolutely
the best change for the S. I'm not so tall, 5'8", and the couple
of extra
inches make all the difference in the world, so much less pressure
on the wrists.
Perfect. Thank you!"
L.
Kuester
E.Granby, CT
"I wanted to say how well the bar backs are working.
It only took 15 mins.
or less to install them and they
fit perfectly. Of course as soon as I had
them on
Houston got record rainfall, but as soon as it stopped
I took a
longish ride and marvelled at the difference.
Much more comfortable, and my
wife is looking forward
to trying them out. She never felt comfortable on my
1100S,
too much lean for her. She has an R1150R.
Thanks for making a fine product
and your speedy
response. Good riding!"
Jim H.
Houston,
Tx
"I put on the bar backs I recently purchased and had a chance to ride about
200 miles so far. They're great! Just what I was looking for. I'm loving the S
all over again. I was worried about how the bike would handle in the twisties
- just fine. My new upper body position now makes the stock seat actually comfortable.
I don't seem to be pushed forward towards the tank all the time. Installation
was a breeze - no new cable/hose required (I have a 99 with the kit to mount the
bars above the triple clamp with footpegs lowered).
Thanks again,"
Kalman
L.
Fairfield, CA
"Randy,
Just wanted to follow up and write that I am happy with my bar risers. I certainly
have a more comfortable riding position. I am about 5'9", and short armed, so
it was what I needed... they work great, and thanks for making them!"
Kyle
S.
Caldwell, NJ
"Randy,
Thanks very much,...just
to say risers fitted and exceed my expectations and
shall recommend to any
other BMWriders Ihappen across."
All the best
Keith"
Keith M.
Shropshire, United Kingdom
"Thanks
for your barbacks. It looks great!
I will tell every Norwegian!"
Bjorn
V.
Drammen, Norway
"...Installed
a Speigler brakeline kit with 2 inches added to the top line...just returned from
a 250 mile trip and evreything is great!
I appreciate your product, it makes
an old guy (65) grin to be able to ride one of these bikes."
Don
B.
Humble, TX
"Barbacks
arrived today fit and work beautifully, just been for quick 80
mile ride this
morning major improvement in riding position."
Mark G.
Cumbria,
United Kingdom
"After
installing I went on a 1500 mile 5 day ride. It was perfect - the
risers were
just the ticket."
Randy
K.
Concord, NH
"Hi
Randy, I received the barbacks yesterday and liked what I saw right away. I installed
them today in about 30 minutes! I snipped off three zip ties, two on the right
and one on the left. I didn't need to loosen any hydraulic lines. Only had time
for a quick test ride but really like the difference.
... Thought I'd give
you a little more feedback now that I've had the chance to log a few hundred miles.
I LOVE YOUR BARBACKS!!! My 50+ body is very happy with the improved riding position.
I think I'll be able to make it to 60 with my beloved R1100S ( that's 9 more years!).
Thanks again.
Great idea, beautiful workmanship! "
Jeff
L .
Spring Hill, FL
"Your
barbacks now give me the riding position that I used to dream of, very comfortable
thank you."
David G.
Milton, VT
"As
I travel a lot through West Europe by bike (motorbike-hotels) I shall recommend
your barbacks to all R1100S-owners."
Robert van L
Amsterdam,
Netherlands
"They
are great. They work great. They feel great. I think the best description is that
I no longer have to reach for the bars, they are now placed in my hands. So comfortable
to ride in such a natural position now. All solutions should be as good as yours.
Thanks for everything."
Alan
G
Rutland, VT
"I
already bought a set a few monthes ago (found you through www.motor-forum.nl)
and now order a set for my partner who is jealous of my very comfortable seating!
It is really a great product and was very fast to fit. Didn't even need longer
brakelines (although I had the low clippings).
Great!!!"
Violaine
S.
Deventer, Netherlands
"Randy,
Add this to your testimonials. I rode my bike from the Twin Cities to the BMW
international rally in West Bend, WI this past weekend. Thanks to the barbacks
it was a very comfortable ride.
I can't imagine what it would have been like
without them..."
Irv L.
Twin Cities, USA
"They
looked fantastic on opening the package. Very well made and good quality finish.
They are now fitted
and I've ridden the bike around the drive just to see how they feel. Very pleased
so far. A much improved riding position and the barbacks look really discreet
on the bike. On Sunday I'm out instructing for the day so they should get a 100mile
or so test. Can't wait!
Thanks
very much for the great product. I thought the whole transaction was very smooth
and straightforward. I particularly liked the way that you kept me informed of
the production timescale throughout. I didn't mind the short wait at all and once
you said they would be shipped they arrived very quickly.
Kind regards,"
Clare C.
Cheshire,UK
"Randy,
I want to thank you for handling this so quickly and generously. The barbacks
got here in time to install before a long ride on Saturday. A noticable improvement!
Probably the decising factor to keep the bike."
Daron S.
Weaverville,
NC
"I
received the barbacks, installed them and I must say that I am very happy indeed
:-)
I was actually thinking about changing the bike for a bike with more upright
riding position, but now I can continue riding the bike I love so much."
Jan
Fredrik
Stavanger, Norway
"Received the bar backs this Tuesday & installed them, they work great...thought I was going to have to sell the bike & get a R1200RT.
You saved me thousands! Thanks!"
Doug R.
Mooresville, NC
"Hey Randy......Got the barbacks on.....What a great invention. Yesterday I took a 3.5 hour ride thru So. Fla. and did not have one bit of discomfort as with my comfort (not) bars. With the old comfort bars I could only take about 40 min. in the saddle then needed a break. The barbacks have provided everything you said they would. My 59 year old back, shoulders and arms appreciate these remarkable devices. Thanks for all your advice and suggestions. Only problem is I now have more bugs on my teeth from smiling!. Thanks again!"
Carl Q .
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
"I received your barbacks Saturday; installed them in ten minutes. Took a 100 mile ride yesterday, and never even once thought about my riding position. The R1100S feels like a BMW now! Amazing little product."
Mark M .
Carbondale, CO
"And then...
the ride. Perfect. No other words..."
Peter G .
Zwijnaarde, Belgium
"Happy Bar
Back Rider...
Rapid Dawg, I only got around to fitting the bar backs yesterday - was waiting
on the longer braided hoses and waiting even longer for the motivation to
actually take old hoses off, fit new ones and prime/bleed (while I was motivated,
I changed the engine oil/filter and the tranny & final drive oils). Mate,
what a difference!! The more comfortable riding position/ less strain on wrists
has already been mentioned in many posts. But an extra bonus is that the mirrors
now work great - you can now see the road and traffic behind you! As opposed
to before, when you had to contort neck and head and still got a crap rear
view. I also feel that the handling has improved. The bike is easier to drop
into turns, especially low speed turns. Not sure why - better leverage with
the higher and slightly wider bars?! Different riding position changing the
weight distribution/balance?!? I'll leave the 'why' to more knowledgeable
forum members..."
Mark M.
New South Wales, AU
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