srinath's SM Knock off bars on an 04

[tdan553527]

Got em installed on my F last night, love the setup, sportier, have to lean a little more over the tank, but I like the sportbike feel. Went on a little 5 mile test ride last night, bike feels more stable, steering response seems better (if that's possible). Here's the pics. Was stated before that these were not practical for the 04, due to being to close to the fairings, you decide. They could be shortened a little, and everything could be moved inward 1/2" to 3/4",

$45.00 from srinath, if enough people with are interested, he might do another bulk order, up to him though.


What has to be done-
     drill two hole for starter assembly and turn signal assembly, of
     course, the tabs could be cut off. Had to dremel out the inside of
     the bars a little to get the bar ends to fit.


     
Excuse the dirt, car broke, had to ride in the rain an hour to work yesterday.
Top view, plenty of room




Left side, full turn, about 2" from blinker switch to tank.



Left side, a good 2" or more to the fairing



Right side, full turn, a good 2"


Right side, Brake lever is a little closer than the clutch is, but it can be rotated, this is where it's the most comfortable. Still, plenty of clearance

[tdan553527]

Here's another pic comparing before and after.

[cozy]

Nice pics, Shane.
I always thought the stockers looked kinda dorky on fully faired GS's.
Enjoy!

[chinox22x]

those look good, a lot more clearance than the SM2 bars i installed.  this pic is not at full twist, its about an inch from the tank at full twist.

[tdan553527]

Thanks, yea, more clearance than I expected. I like em'

[Daniely]

Very nice, now stop chattin and get to work on your tail swap.

[tdan553527]

Daniely wrote

Very nice, now stop chattin and get to work on your tail swap

Waiting on my new welder.

[The Buddha]

Yea who knew ...
I made some for SV guys around here ... made 4 more and well 2 inches from tank and fairing is really good ... on a bike it was never intended for ...
I can make a few more ... Now you had any trouble with the diameter being too small ... its a shade smaller than the other (2 welds) but I thought powder coating took care of it. The 2 welds were too large OD, I was afraid these be too small. SV's fit it just fine. But you never know ...
Cool.
Srinath.

[Gleanerizer]

If you're making a few more handlebars Srianth, I'd certainly be interested in having a set on my '02.  New bars that allow me to lean forward just a bit more would put me in a nice still zone behind my windscreen.  Stock bars ain't cutting it...  If you do this, though, I'd have to put off getting your engine guards for a while, but since it doesn't look like you're going to be making those anytime soon it doesn't look like that'll be a factor.  For real.

Edit:  In case it isn't implied enough, take this message to mean that those bars are really sweet.

[tdan553527]

Srinath, no problems with the OD, all assemblies and grips fit good. Only problem was the barends, but easily solved.

[The Buddha]

You can have some right now ... I got 2 left overs ... and actually I got enough steel to possibly make 3-4+ sets ... what I need to see is if the 89 mod for 04 is going to be just the 2 that have already contaced me or more ... In any case 3-4 more no problem, I already ahve 2 ... so I guess order up and Thanks Tdan for pics ... I dont ahve 04 and will never do anyhitng that nice even if I did. Nice to know people liked it and lucky that it fit an 04 ... sorta like falling back asswards into somehting good. If I get people wanting these I'll make them and powder coat it ... so first 2 get immediate, and then wait a week or so ...
Cool.
Srinath.

[tdan553527]

srinath

Thanks Tdan for pics

No problem, thanks for making the bars.

[DaveO]

One is spoken for. PayPaled you today Srinith.
Thanks, Dave

[Venom]

second one spoken for just pay pal'ed srinath for the other one

[mattford11]

Darn... one post too late...Srinath let me know if you can make me a set like Shanes. I think those look killer on the 04' F I'll paypal u asap if you need the money in advance.

Matt

[The Buddha]

OK then ... I will cut a few more tommorow, monday drop it off at powdercoaters, with any luck by wednesday I'll have a few more ... Once again ... who knew ... I made it for a SV ...  And Yes prepay ... cos next set is probably going to be much further out, I got steel now for maybe 3-4 more, and the next run will ahve to be after flanges and maybe case savers ...
Cool.
Srinath.

[aplitz]

hopefully the welds hold...knock on wood

[MR_PINK]

Looks good but i much prefer my sm bars....but you also paid much less the I...nice bike  

[The Buddha]

hopefully the welds hold...knock on wood

Great ... here we go again ...
Cool.
Srinath.

[DaveO]

Srinath, what is the deal with you and aplitz? Every time the subject of your bars comes up he starts in about welds. Did he get a bad set or what?