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Title: change gs 500e 1989 clipons to handlebars .. bars hit forks
Post by: jackinacabin on June 21, 2018, 06:52:00 AM
As Above. On amy 1989 gs the forks have raised bolt-like nipples  that catch the curve of the handle bars .I have changed the top yoke to the handlebar type.. Wondering if they are changeable or its a matter or using risers to clear them . Thanks folks
Title: Re: change gs 500e 1989 clipons to handlebars .. bars hit forks
Post by: ShowBizWolf on June 21, 2018, 09:23:24 AM
I'm imagining you mean your fork caps are the adjustable kind? They can stick up quite far, you're right.

You can lower the forks in the clamps (as I will need to do when I install my new forks) or yes, you can get some risers for your new bars.
http://wiki.gstwins.com/index.php?n=Upgrades.HandlebarRisers
Title: Re: change gs 500e 1989 clipons to handlebars .. bars hit forks
Post by: jackinacabin on June 21, 2018, 10:37:10 AM
I have bought some adjustable reisers that have  several different heights controlled by various shims so hope i can get something comfortable.... cheers ... good ;uck with your bars , those  risers in the link look nice ...
Title: Re: change gs 500e 1989 clipons to handlebars .. bars hit forks
Post by: jackinacabin on June 24, 2018, 05:10:11 PM
tis done , works very well .... now sorting the  rusty tank issues!!!!
Title: Re: change gs 500e 1989 clipons to handlebars .. bars hit forks
Post by: ShowBizWolf on June 25, 2018, 09:58:47 AM
Wonderful news!!! :woohoo:
Title: Re: change gs 500e 1989 clipons to handlebars .. bars hit forks
Post by: jackinacabin on June 26, 2018, 01:23:29 PM
Cheers Bizwolf , yeah its grand ,,, a different bike to ride , far less uncomfortable ..... tank and service and seat coming up ....