Clubman bars on a GS500F

[Dr.McNinja]

Hey guys,

Now that my bike is working better I'm looking towards doing some cheap upgrades to make my bike look cleaner and perform better. I figured I'd start with the cheapest possible upgrade, an upgrade from the handlebars. I've been looking at clubman's and I really like the more aggressive look. It's really appealing to me with the faired version being more aggressive looking (the stock handlebars being a huge let down here). It also makes the naked version look more like a cafe-racer kind of bike which also appeals to what I want.

The question is, does anyone have any experience with Clubman Bars on the GS500F (K4-K8)? By the looks of them it would seem they would work but I could be wrong. Next, of the people who have them/used them, how are the vibrations? I like the look of the clubmans but if they're so uncomfortable (in the sense they vibrate too much) I'd be willing to spend more money on a suburban machinery one.


EDIT:

Forgot to ask how the bars would affect turning. I understand clip-ons complement the nearly 90 degree rake on a superbike. Will the more commuter friendly rake of a stock GS500F make upgrading the handlebars to more aggressive ones worthless?

[adidasguy]

There are other choices besides "Clubmans".
Many people go with the 1989 factory bars or the European ones (similar) which were available until 2000 in Europe and Canada.
Here they are on my 2009.
You can explore past topics for more information on these bars and other bar options.

[Twisted]

Some people have used the Suburban machinery bars. Try this page for more info - http://pantablo500.tripod.com/id29.html