ORIGINAL: aruban

I just got a 06 CBR 1000rr (black) two weeks ago and could not get used to the more aggressive riding position. After putting 500 miles on it I decided the first mod will be Heli Bars. The bars were $300 and the dealer charged me $300 to install (3.5 hours @ $80/hr). After getting it back (yesterday) I immediately liked the easier reach from the bars but noticed that my hands are a little wider than stock and it was harder looking in the mirrors at cars directly behind you. They were installed a little wide because of tank clearance and it gave more of a dirt bike feel. So this morning I adjusted them a little more IN so that my hands would touch the tank slightly going lock left to lock right. Now I just love the position! I realize that the only time I need lock to lock clearance is in the parking lot unless for a tankslapper but hopefully HESD will stop that. Now I feel like I can ride cross country on this thing and it's real comfortable. I feel that it's the best investment I've ever done.