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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: bmagnant on April 26, 2004, 07:09:36 PM

Title: handlebars bent
Post by: bmagnant on April 26, 2004, 07:09:36 PM
I dropped my gs500e today :dunno:  and i bent the handle bars alittle.  My question is it possible to bend them back... if so do i use a torch.  the bend is not bad i can ride with it but it is noticeable.  If they cant be bent where is the best place to get a replacement bar.  Thanks
Bob
Title: handlebars bent
Post by: b1k3r 3li+3 on April 26, 2004, 07:28:25 PM
bikebandit has oem replacment parts, or you can go aftermarket also.
Title: handlebars bent
Post by: newbieone on April 26, 2004, 08:33:09 PM
get some clip-on style from srinath! They are sweet.
Title: Re: handlebars bent
Post by: GregoryTheriault on May 12, 2004, 04:29:12 PM
I just did factory bar replacement and they were no more expensive than anyone else. 65$ canadian
Title: handlebars bent
Post by: Ed_in_Az on May 12, 2004, 05:09:01 PM
You could try using a long bar for leverage to pull them back straight. Or as I used to do to my dirtbikes, whack the bars with a rubber hammer / mallet. I've had them turn out very well.
Title: handlebars bent
Post by: newbieone on May 12, 2004, 05:11:24 PM
Ed's method is worth-while checking into, but if you are a prefectionist like me only some new ones will do.  Hit srinath up.  Not bad for $40+/- can beat it.
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