replacing handle bar on 2001 gs500

[Thomas2001]

Hello, I am new to this forum. I have a bent handle bar on a 2001 gs500.

I bought a handle bar on Ebay that the seller said it was removed from a 2002 gs500.

The ad said it was "56111-01DA0"

56111-01DA0

On the bar is factory etched "2H21P 01DA0"

I went out and compared it to the bar on my bike, and the bends look like a match, but the width of this replacement is about 3/4 to whole inch longer on each end, so overall it is 1 1/2" to two inches longer.

I am guessing I'll have to have it cut down. Where the hole is drilled, I am thinking the throttle grip would have the extra width sticking out. This bike is my only transportation.

Or will I be surprised and find that it works out OK?

I have a bicycle and work is only six minutes away, but... I like this GSTwin!

I'll probably return it... If I cut it down a bit, I might have to drill another hole. Does anyone know how close to the old hole I can drill another one without compromising the strength of the bar?

Also, this replacement bar has a hole drilled 3/4 inch from the clutch (left) end. What could that be for? From the IPB at cheap cycle parts dt com, the 2001 has no such hole

[mr72]

The wider handlebar will work fine and you might even prefer it. You can always cut it down later.

I have a handlebar that's probably 4-5" wider than stock on mine.

[Thomas2001]

Yes, I have considered that. Would not mind being able to move my mirrors out to where I could see behind me better without bar-end mirrors. Already have two inch extensions on them and found some mirrors from sv650. Don't like the extensions, it is too close to the choke control.

[Thomas2001]

Thanks, I guess I'll keep them and  sleep on it.   Hope I don't need to get longer cables or something.

Wish logging wasn't so hard. I could have sworn that magic created the electric arc that ignites the fuel the cylinder. just for giggles I tried: spark plug, gas, induction, condenser, coil, battery, Jesus, electricity, Suzuki, voltage ... I need study I guess.

Night shift worker- off to sleep

Thanks again

[ShowBizWolf]

Hi Thomas and welcome to the forum!!

Those questions will go away after you post 2 more times 

Good luck with your handlebars and post up some pics of your bike! We love pics