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Title: MX Bars
Post by: Grommett2k on April 21, 2009, 03:54:23 PM
Anyone put them on their GS? If so looking for info on install, brand, pics, etc. I am thinking of swapping out my SM2 bars for MX or Superbike...MX would be first preference.

Thanks
Title: Re: MX Bars
Post by: ineedanap on April 21, 2009, 04:21:49 PM
I had a set of yz low renthals.  They sucked.  So wide it was uncomfortable, but the way the bends were you couldn't cut it narrower.  There was not enough pull back so I ended up sitting too far forward, even though I have long arms.  I hated them.  The only time they ever felt right was when I was standing on the pegs!!!! 
Title: Re: MX Bars
Post by: arbakken on April 21, 2009, 07:52:39 PM
yeah, tried them, didn't like them. They have an upturn, which is really uncomfortable. Don't do it
Title: Re: MX Bars
Post by: Zilla on April 23, 2009, 07:12:25 PM
Got them on my 91. I can't remember the bend. KX highs, I think . I kind of like them, but I haven't ridden far with them. the rest of my bike has too many issues. Carbs need to come off again. Clutch is slipping. Front brake is spongy, and the V&H pipe HAS to go.
Title: Re: MX Bars
Post by: The Buddha on April 23, 2009, 08:20:47 PM
They worked like a charm on my virago 535, and my maxim X, whihc in fact has pink MX bars, so I wanna try em on my virago 1100 after fabbing up 4 inch risers.
On a GS mmmm ... may not ... dunno.
Cool.
Buddha.