89 Clip-ons to regular bars?

[OPTheory]

Hey fellas,

I tried searching for an answer around the forums but wasn't able to find much.  So I have a 1989 model with the supposedly much sought-after clip-on bars.  I'm honestly not a fan of them - it just doesn't do it for me.  I'd much rather have something like the stock "straight-through" bars on the later models.  So the simple question is... is it possible to use other kinds of bars on a 1989 model?  What does it involve replacing?

If it is possible - let me know if any of you want to trade.

[mullethunter3]

It is possible. The GS uses a second plate on top of the top triple to mount the handlebars onto. You have clip-ons mounted to this plate. I'm assuming the easiest way to get a single bar mount would be to buy the handlebar mounting plate from a newer bike. The newer plates have a set of clamps that hold a single bar onto it. I'm sure you could find one pretty easily.

I just bought a set of clip-ons and mounting plate from eBay yesterday from an '89. Looks like we're going reverse.

[pantablo]

you could trade someone here for thier regular top plate and handlebars, since the 89 clip ons are sought after...

[ben2go]

Yep they change over.

[mullethunter3]

Had I not bought a set of clip ons on on Saturday, I would say trade me for them. But once I get my new bars I'll be willing to sell my old ones to you.

[wongtongdong]

I'll trade my stock 02 handlebars for your clip ons!

email me! pjwong83@yahoo.com

[frankieG]

r u nuts the clips ons are way better than the old man risers

[DrtRydr23]

I'll trade my stock 02 handlebars for your clip ons!

email me! pjwong83@yahoo.com

If you're going to trade, make sure you swap top plates along with bars.