'98 gs500e with Split Handlebars

[gs500ew_uk]

OK, had the standard gs for over a year now, time to mod!!!  got a Nexxus exhaust already to go on, plus K&N filters + new jets on way). Want to change the handlebars to straights, but it has got the split handlebars each on seperate risers at the moment. Is this standadr for the year,    as can only see 89' GS's with these on? (its a German model BTW). Any suggestions on what change to accomodate new set of straight bars will be most welcome!

Thanks, as ever...

[The Buddha]

Those were euro bars.
I'd trade ya the whole tube bar setup with a nice new bar (the top triple isn't quite that great ) for yours ...  each person ship ...
Cool.
Buddha.