I've done a search and found lots of topics covering this issue but none that give specific names of companies or sites other than the SM bars. I cant afford these but would like something similiar with a more aggressive feel than the stock ones. The object here is cheap with little or no mods to get a good fit. Thanks :)
I got the bikemaster clubmans available from bike bandit. They're not as low as the SM2's but they're lower than stock. I like them okay so far, but I don't have much to compare with, and I haven't ridden for long distances. They're less than $25 shipped. You'll need to drill holes in the bars for the tabs on the switches, but this is easy as long as you have a centerpunch.
does anyone know if these are a similiar position to clip on's
i've got some bars that i bought from the local bike shop to try and fit onto my GS... but coz i have the "F" model they hit the front windshield fairing..probably better for the naked bikes...
I bought these for $50AUD each, but will let them go for $20ea.. If anyone wants them, lemmie know.. i'll try and post some pics of them so you can see what they look like... :icon_lol:
Quote from: lachie on May 21, 2006, 11:07:29 PM
i've got some bars that i bought from the local bike shop to try and fit onto my GS... but coz i have the "F" model they hit the front windshield fairing..probably better for the naked bikes...
I bought these for $50AUD each, but will let them go for $20ea.. If anyone wants them, lemmie know.. i'll try and post some pics of them so you can see what they look like... :icon_lol:
Pics pics pics!!!
just took a coupla pics of these bars - but i dunno how to post them... :dunno_white:
Quote from: lachie on May 22, 2006, 12:40:57 AM
just took a coupla pics of these bars - but i dunno how to post them... :dunno_white:
Fourth thread from the top of the General GS500 Discussion area is labeled: PHOTO GALLERY IS OPEN FOR ALL TO POST PHOTOS (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=25430.0)
(http://www.gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/14728/normal_100_1511.JPG) first pic..
(http://www.gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/14728/normal_100_1510.JPG) 2nd pic..
i put the original handlebars in there for comparisons.... :icon_mrgreen:
umm... so which set is the ones you're talking about? :dunno_white:
Quote from: joedude on May 22, 2006, 04:25:37 PM
umm... so which set is the ones you're talking about? :dunno_white:
the only ones i wanna keep is the original bars... the 2 bars in the middle didn't hit the tank when i tried fitting them, but they hit the windshield - so no good for me... the bottom ones (depending on how you position them) might make the horn/start button touch the tank... but doesn't touch when you lock the handlebars..
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What's the difference between the 2 in the middle? Which ones are lower?
I don't understand how they hit the windshield...seems like the would hit the fairing or something??
Which one of those are u selling? :laugh:
Quote from: dwn4whadever on May 23, 2006, 10:10:12 PM
Which one of those are u selling? :laugh:
A few posts up:
Quote from: lachie on May 22, 2006, 04:35:30 PM
Quote from: joedude on May 22, 2006, 04:25:37 PM
umm... so which set is the ones you're talking about? :dunno_white:
the only ones i wanna keep is the original bars... the 2 bars in the middle didn't hit the tank when i tried fitting them, but they hit the windshield - so no good for me... the bottom ones (depending on how you position them) might make the horn/start button touch the tank... but doesn't touch when you lock the handlebars..
Quote from: ckirtner80 on May 23, 2006, 09:21:16 PM
I don't understand how they hit the windshield...seems like the would hit the fairing or something??
yeah they hit the fairing i guess.... but it's the part of the fairing where the windshield is...
ok to top chrome ones are 30in wide, approx. if you fit them flat, the end are approx. 3in lower from the middle (angled down/in like a sprots bike), the bar ends are forward approx. 4.5 - 5in from where you mount them.
the middle chrome ones are completely flat. approx 4in forward and approx. 30.5in wide....
hope this helps guys.... lemmie know if anyone's keen...
bumpin this back up....
measured the top chrome bars.... when lying flat - 2in off the floor to the crossbar if that helps... :dunno_white:
Quote from: lachie on May 25, 2006, 02:12:15 AM
bumpin this back up....
measured the top chrome bars.... when lying flat - 2in off the floor to the crossbar if that helps... :dunno_white:
Put it in the For Sale section if you are trying to sell them