changing bars on gs500f

[jakmobile]

Anyone change their handle bars yet?  If so what did you use and where did you get them.  Did they change the riding position at all(better/worse)?

Same questions(except riding position) regarding mirrors.

Pics?

[Meighan]

I just ordered a new bar & mirrors for my bike last week (need them since I crashed). They haven't arrived yet, should be here soon. When I get them on my bike I'll let you know how I like them and how it changes riding position, etc.    

EDIT: I just noticed that your topic was gs500f, sorry mine's not an f, just an 02 gs. Not sure how different it is from the 04 f's, but I think the late models are all pretty similar.

[ollie357]

I installed the type 2 suburban bars on my GS500F after bending the stock ones in a spill. Personally, I think they fit the bike WAAAAYYYY better than the originals. Normally I don't like very low bars, but these are still high enough that you're not hunched over. Actually make the bike slightly more comfortable. Also, they both look and are quality made; i.e. welded stainless steel. They make the stock bars look chintzy. Thats my input on this topic.

[johncam4]

i got the S.M. bars too....i think mine are the type 1 which are sportier the the type 2.....dont remember and too lazy to look up...any way like them alot.  THey are expensive but oh well they are worth it

[cajrovd]

Did you guys have any problems removing the grips or brake fluid container, etc.
I'm thinking about getting the type 2 bar, but a little concerned about cutting into or breaking something on new GS500F!!!

[vegasda9]

Where did you order the bars from? Any pics installed? Thanks!

[frankieG]

Where did you order the bars from? Any pics installed? Thanks!

ya really now guys no talking about kewl stuff and mods without

1 pics

2 links so we can check it out ourselves  

[Mat]

http://www.suburban-machinery.com/sv650.htm

[WAP]

I installed the type 2 suburban bars on my GS500F after bending the stock ones in a spill.

Pics! Pics!

The SM type 2 bars totally kick arse, you're right. I've had them on my 02 for a few months now and absolutely love them! Not only do they clean up the look of the bike's front end dramatically, they provide much more "up close and personal" feedback with what the front end is doing.  

[cay]

I'm seeing a fair amount of SV650 stuff tacked onto GS500s -- are there a lot of drop-in replacements, or do these mods require a bit of sweat to work?

[ollie357]

Yeah, yeah. You'll all get some pics soon enough.  

[jakmobile]

TTIWWOP.

[chimivee]

TTIWWOP.

Sheesh!...

SM Type II's, bar end mirrors.  Should work the same on the 500F:

[96gs]

I really like that. That looks very good, especially with the bar end mirrors.

[jakmobile]

Me likely, thanks Chim!