Title: How to install napoleon bar-ends
Post by: Bluebellylint on September 17, 2005, 11:21:25 AM
Post by: Bluebellylint on September 17, 2005, 11:21:25 AM
I cant seem to figure out how to install my new napoleons. I know some of you have installed them so can you help me out? The problem is that the napoleons need a hollow bar to fit in, but my bar has the thing that the bar end weight screws into in the way. see the pictures below
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a172/bluebellylint/Bike/2005_0917006.jpg)
above: napoleon with mounting for hollow bar circled
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a172/bluebellylint/Bike/2005_0917003.jpg)
above: arrow pointing to piece in the way
so how can I remove this piece?
thanx for any advice.
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a172/bluebellylint/Bike/2005_0917006.jpg)
above: napoleon with mounting for hollow bar circled
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a172/bluebellylint/Bike/2005_0917003.jpg)
above: arrow pointing to piece in the way
so how can I remove this piece?
thanx for any advice.
Title: How to install napoleon bar-ends
Post by: davipu on September 17, 2005, 11:51:20 AM
Post by: davipu on September 17, 2005, 11:51:20 AM
search Srinath's handle bar posts about which bars had the threaded inserts in them. then replace the bars with stock ones from the years that didn't have the threaded inserts.
Title: How to install napoleon bar-ends
Post by: Bluebellylint on September 17, 2005, 12:01:32 PM
Post by: Bluebellylint on September 17, 2005, 12:01:32 PM
:x it looks like 1989-2000 have these plugs
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=7029
has any one ever figured out a way to remove it?
Edit: Updated Link
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=7029
has any one ever figured out a way to remove it?
Edit: Updated Link
Title: How to install napoleon bar-ends
Post by: Bluebellylint on September 17, 2005, 06:02:35 PM
Post by: Bluebellylint on September 17, 2005, 06:02:35 PM
NO ONE!
Title: How to install napoleon bar-ends
Post by: jag69 on September 17, 2005, 06:09:35 PM
Post by: jag69 on September 17, 2005, 06:09:35 PM
wish I could help ..... I am also interested in knowing.
Title: How to install napoleon bar-ends
Post by: RVertigo on September 19, 2005, 10:21:33 AM
Post by: RVertigo on September 19, 2005, 10:21:33 AM
1. Drill out the weld...
2. Drill out the whole thing (would take FOREVER)...
Or do what I did when I changed from '01 bars to '99 bars...
Get a shorter bolt. :thumb:
Look at the '99 parts page (http://houseofmotorcycles.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/oem_schematic_view~mp_id~~mscssid~G9J2UTWKT9SR2N8T00AKHLKGNQDN6QLC~schem_dept_id~721053~section_dept_id~1~section_dept_name~OEM+%28Stock%29+Parts~dept_type_id~2~model_dept_year~1999~model_dept_mfr~Suzuki~model_dept_id~703284~model_dept_name~GS500EX.asp)... I picked up '99 bolts from Suzuki and my '01 bar-ends fit perfectly. You can also go to Tacoma Screw for them. Don't bother with Home Depot. Metric is not something they bother with.
2. Drill out the whole thing (would take FOREVER)...
Or do what I did when I changed from '01 bars to '99 bars...
Get a shorter bolt. :thumb:
Look at the '99 parts page (http://houseofmotorcycles.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/oem_schematic_view~mp_id~~mscssid~G9J2UTWKT9SR2N8T00AKHLKGNQDN6QLC~schem_dept_id~721053~section_dept_id~1~section_dept_name~OEM+%28Stock%29+Parts~dept_type_id~2~model_dept_year~1999~model_dept_mfr~Suzuki~model_dept_id~703284~model_dept_name~GS500EX.asp)... I picked up '99 bolts from Suzuki and my '01 bar-ends fit perfectly. You can also go to Tacoma Screw for them. Don't bother with Home Depot. Metric is not something they bother with.
Title: How to install napoleon bar-ends
Post by: RVertigo on September 19, 2005, 10:22:41 AM
Post by: RVertigo on September 19, 2005, 10:22:41 AM
You might be able to use the bolts from your old bar-ends... :dunno:
Title: How to install napoleon bar-ends
Post by: Bluebellylint on September 19, 2005, 10:38:20 AM
Post by: Bluebellylint on September 19, 2005, 10:38:20 AM
Quote from: RVertigoYou might be able to use the bolts from your old bar-ends... :dunno:
I thought about doing that but I would need to hack off this piece of the napoleon.
dose anyone know where I can get a cheep hollow bar?
or dose anyone have a bar from a 2000 or newer bike they would like to sell?
Title: How to install napoleon bar-ends
Post by: RVertigo on September 19, 2005, 10:44:32 AM
Post by: RVertigo on September 19, 2005, 10:44:32 AM
Cheap hollow bars are at nearly every stealership... < $20.
You could probably sell your current bars and recoup some of the cost for better bars.
You could probably sell your current bars and recoup some of the cost for better bars.
Title: How to install napoleon bar-ends
Post by: Bluebellylint on September 21, 2005, 07:55:09 PM
Post by: Bluebellylint on September 21, 2005, 07:55:09 PM
ThanX for the advice.
The problem is now solved, I went and bought a bar for $13 from a steelership :o . while I was at it I thought I might as well get a lower profile bar because sock one is so high.
below are some pics of the new bar compared to the old one. they call this bar the "Drag Racer Bar"
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a172/bluebellylint/Bike/2005_0920011.jpg)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a172/bluebellylint/Bike/93b226d2.jpg)
The problem is now solved, I went and bought a bar for $13 from a steelership :o . while I was at it I thought I might as well get a lower profile bar because sock one is so high.
below are some pics of the new bar compared to the old one. they call this bar the "Drag Racer Bar"
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a172/bluebellylint/Bike/2005_0920011.jpg)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a172/bluebellylint/Bike/93b226d2.jpg)
Title: How to install napoleon bar-ends
Post by: oppy00 on September 21, 2005, 08:32:18 PM
Post by: oppy00 on September 21, 2005, 08:32:18 PM
Looks good, but how comfortable is it with the new bars? Looks like your wrists would be at a bit of an odd angle.
Title: How to install napoleon bar-ends
Post by: Bluebellylint on September 21, 2005, 08:40:34 PM
Post by: Bluebellylint on September 21, 2005, 08:40:34 PM
It took a little while to get use to but I like it now. I am 6'1" and I always thought the bars were to close for me making me sit up, but now it makes me lean forward for a more aggressive stance.
Title: How to install napoleon bar-ends
Post by: RVertigo on September 21, 2005, 10:45:30 PM
Post by: RVertigo on September 21, 2005, 10:45:30 PM
LINT!!!
You still work weekends?
RIDE!!!!!!!
:cheers:
You still work weekends?
RIDE!!!!!!!
:cheers:
Title: How to install napoleon bar-ends
Post by: Bluebellylint on September 22, 2005, 12:51:02 AM
Post by: Bluebellylint on September 22, 2005, 12:51:02 AM
After Oct 9th I will have Fri, Sat off and I would love to ride
Title: How to install napoleon bar-ends
Post by: kimo3825 on September 22, 2005, 12:52:27 AM
Post by: kimo3825 on September 22, 2005, 12:52:27 AM
pm sent
Title: How to install napoleon bar-ends
Post by: scottpA_GS on September 22, 2005, 08:58:49 AM
Post by: scottpA_GS on September 22, 2005, 08:58:49 AM
Does it vibe any worse w/o the bar ends?
Title: How to install napoleon bar-ends
Post by: Bluebellylint on September 22, 2005, 09:01:39 AM
Post by: Bluebellylint on September 22, 2005, 09:01:39 AM
Yes I think it does vibe a little worse. I dont really feel it in my hands but I can see it in my mirrors.
Title: How to install napoleon bar-ends
Post by: Bluebellylint on September 22, 2005, 09:18:11 AM
Post by: Bluebellylint on September 22, 2005, 09:18:11 AM
Also a word of caution to any one thinking of getting bars like these. The break line doesnt have as much clearance as it once did so you cant rotate the lever down as far as you might like.
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a172/bluebellylint/Bike/BrakeClearance.jpg)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a172/bluebellylint/Bike/BrakeClearance.jpg)
Title: How to install napoleon bar-ends
Post by: RVertigo on September 22, 2005, 11:27:55 AM
Post by: RVertigo on September 22, 2005, 11:27:55 AM
The ProGrip 719s cut some of the vibes... Then there's always the barsnake thing... Or the "fill it with BBs" idea.
:dunno:
:dunno:
Title: How to install napoleon bar-ends
Post by: Bluebellylint on September 22, 2005, 11:49:35 AM
Post by: Bluebellylint on September 22, 2005, 11:49:35 AM
:o "Fill it with BBs!!!" :o
Really the vibe is not bad enough to bother me
Really the vibe is not bad enough to bother me
Title: How to install napoleon bar-ends
Post by: RVertigo on September 22, 2005, 11:51:05 AM
Post by: RVertigo on September 22, 2005, 11:51:05 AM
Oh... NM then...
I rode around without bar-ends once... I couldn't take it. Maybe I'm just a wimp! :lol:
I rode around without bar-ends once... I couldn't take it. Maybe I'm just a wimp! :lol:
Title: How to install napoleon bar-ends
Post by: Bluebellylint on September 22, 2005, 11:56:48 AM
Post by: Bluebellylint on September 22, 2005, 11:56:48 AM
Well, I haven't taken it on any long trips with these bars yet. maybe we should take a trip to find out if they are to much for me. :)