I'm still searching for undamaged stock handlebars for my 1991 GS500

Trwhouse · January 22, 2009, 11:22:46 AM

Hi all,
For months I've been seeking stock, UNDAMAGED, handlebars for my bike. I don't want bars that are "slightly bent." That's what I already have.

Does anyone have an undamaged stock handlebar, the earlier ones with the welded in bungs for the bar end weights, that they'd sell to me cheap?
I'm looking for a set that's in good shape, undamaged and maybe with only slight scratches from normal wear. My bars are black, but chrome would be fine, too.
Can anyone help?
Thanks,
Trwhouse

JHoffy8 · January 22, 2009, 02:35:31 PM

Once I get some 4 welds off Buddah you can have mine.... They are not bent at all black color has faded a little from the FL sun tho. Let me know.

Trwhouse · January 22, 2009, 07:51:48 PM

Hey there,
Yes, I am very interested, even with faded paint.
I live in Zip 17520 in PA.
Let me know what shipping is and how much you want for them.

Thanks so much man!
Yours,
Trwhouse

utgunslinger13 · January 22, 2009, 09:06:48 PM

I've been trying to locate a set of clip ons from an 89 to replace the bars on my 1991 and if you still need it when I replace the bars then we can work something out. I can't promise that these are in fact from a 1991 because the PO has mixed and matched parts from different model GS's but when I do I'll hit you up and see if you still need them!

Thanks,

Nick

Trwhouse · January 23, 2009, 10:19:03 AM

Hi Nick,
Thanks! Yes, keep me informed as your search continues for clip-ons.
I appreciate it.
Trwhouse

jeremy.karnes · February 21, 2009, 10:27:59 AM

Hey, I have a set of black bars that as far as I know are straight as an arrow. I took them off the bike when I did a swap to the '89 clip-ons. I used the weights so you would have to come up with those yourself.

Let me know if you are interested.

If you happen to have a 97ish front caliper that you know is good we could make a trade!!!

utgunslinger13 · February 27, 2009, 10:45:36 AM

Hey I just posted a for sale thread from my handlebars. I posted a pic in there and they seem 100% straight to me and in great condition. Do you still need a set?

Thanks,

Nick

The Buddha · February 27, 2009, 01:12:28 PM

Sheesh, it takes you 6 months to buy a handlebar. Man ...

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Cool.
Buddha.

joshr08 · February 27, 2009, 01:14:17 PM

Ill have a perfect set come next winter when i do my FE swap.

utgunslinger13 · February 27, 2009, 02:00:33 PM

well I have some now if he wants some lol

Trwhouse · February 27, 2009, 02:31:03 PM

Hi Ut,
Well, here's the deal.
I found some and am waiting for them.
All should be well soon.

Thanks anyway. By the way -- those chrome bars -- are you sre they are stock? I think they were all black bars in the early 1990s? And it looks like your chrome bars have black plastic end caps? If so, they are probably aftermarket Daytona or Superbike bars by K&N or another brand.
Best wishes,
Trwhouse

utgunslinger13 · February 27, 2009, 03:20:05 PM

As far as I know they were stock. They were on the bike when I got them lol

Thanks,

Nick

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